TEXAS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Texas gets an A.
Cheap fees, public booking, mandatory e-filing. The Public Information Act treats sunlight as the default.
COMPUTED 2026-07-27 22:01 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 21:43 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-27 21:43 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 21:43 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-27 21:43 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · TX Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the TX field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SHOOTING OF MINOR VICTIM
Wanted
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Wanted
ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · TX
Children Missing From Texas (Statewide)
Active Texas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Emily Alvarez- Diaz (TX)
Madison Cabrera Alvarez (TX)
Isaiah Sandoval (TX)
Keyon Gemar (TX)
Alisha Toussaint (TX)
Brielynn Gillespie (TX)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01999 | Ramirez Meza v. Blanche et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04794 | Diaz Herrero v. Vergara et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-02001 | Lopez v. Sun City Winnelson Co | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01139 | Meza Gonzales v. Director et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01990 | Renteria v. Clerk of Courts et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01991 | Prieto Lopez v. Field Office Director et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04740 | Perdomo Lopez v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04730 | Galicia Linares v. Attorney General of the United States et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01987 | De Armas Balaguer v. Warden et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01995 | Acosta Herman v. El Paso Camp East Montana | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04691 | Seguiera-Barill v. Attorney General of the United States et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01969 | FILING ERROR | 07/27/2026 |
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Texas?▼
For an official criminal history report in Texas, use the Texas Department of Public Safety Computerized Criminal History (CCH) at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/. Name-based statewide searches cost $3 each. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks, schedule through IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/ — fees range $25-$40. Subjects can request their own record at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/. The DPS Crime Records Service is at PO Box 4143, Austin, TX 78765 (512-424-2032). Court records are searchable on county-level case search systems. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: TX DPS Crime Records (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records), TX Judicial Branch (https://www.txcourts.gov/).
Where do I look up someone in jail or prison in Dallas?▼
To look up someone in jail or prison in Dallas, TX (Dallas County), the Dallas County Sheriff Inmate Search at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/sheriff/inmate-information/inmate-information/ shows current detainees at Dallas County Jail. The Dallas Police Department arrest blotter is at https://www.dallaspolice.net/. For state-prison inmates from Dallas County, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search at https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/ shows current state inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, and parole eligibility. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: Dallas County (https://www.dallascounty.org/), TDCJ (https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/).
How do I look up a court case in New Braunfels?▼
To look up a court case in New Braunfels, TX (Comal County), contact the Comal County District Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830-221-1250) for felony and civil cases. The Comal County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and civil at the same address (830-221-1230). The New Braunfels Municipal Court at 1488 S. Seguin Avenue handles city ordinance violations and traffic. Online search is available at https://www.co.comal.tx.us/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost about $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: Comal County (https://www.co.comal.tx.us/), New Braunfels (https://www.nbtexas.org/).
How can I obtain a police report?▼
To obtain a police report in Dallas, TX (Dallas County), contact the Dallas Police Department Records Unit at 1400 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX 75215 (214-671-3345). Online ordering is available at https://www.dallaspolice.net/. Standard fee is $11.45 for an incident or accident report. The DPD releases reports under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). The Dallas County Sheriff at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/sheriff/inmate-information/ handles county-level incidents. For state-trooper-issued reports, use the TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS) at https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/. Sources: Dallas PD (https://www.dallaspolice.net/), TX PIA (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).
How do I get a criminal background check in Grayson?▼
To get a criminal background check in Grayson County, TX, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office at 200 South Crockett Street, Sherman, TX 75090 (903-813-4200) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ provides name-based statewide searches for $3. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are at the Grayson County District Clerk and County Clerk at https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: TX DPS (https://www.dps.texas.gov/), Grayson County (https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/).
Where do I look up probate records in Allen?▼
To look up probate records in Allen, TX (Collin County), contact the Collin County Probate Court at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 4192, McKinney, TX 75071 (972-548-4185). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Texas Estates Code §51.052. Search probate records at the Collin County Clerk online portal at https://www.collincountytx.gov/. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the Probate Court. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: Collin County (https://www.collincountytx.gov/), TX Estates Code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.htm).
Internal · Recently Indexed
Recently Indexed Court Cases
Most recent 50 court filings indexed in this state. Each link opens the public-record summary.
- ramirez meza v. blanche
- diaz herrero v. vergara
- lopez v. sun city winnelson co
- meza gonzales v. director
- renteria v. clerk of courts
- prieto lopez v. field office director
- perdomo lopez v. us immigration and customs enforcement
- galicia linares v. attorney general of the united states
- de armas balaguer v. warden
- acosta herman v. el paso camp east montana
- seguiera-barill v. attorney general of the united states
- filing error
- watson v. acceptance indemnity insurance company
- martinez padin v. de anda ybarra
- rodriguez diaz v. us department of homeland security
- zuniga perez v. attorney general of the united states
- andino munoz v. us immigration and customs enforcement
- camacho moreno v. attorney general of the united states
- granados saavedra v. warden
- mendoza hernandez v. attorney general of the united states
- jimenez-vilchis v. us immigration and customs enforcement
- carrasco vega v. ortega
- arzate benavides v. mullin secretary of us department of homeland security
- inosencio garcia v. director us immigration and customs enforcement
- villafranca-trejo v. blanche
- garcia v. nationstar mortgage llc d/b/a mr cooper
- canela caseio v. de anda ybarra
- garcia v. dhs
- canaca quintanilla v. blanche
- garcia muniz v. warden
- usa v. sandoval-flores
- colindres-reyes v. director dilley processing center
- garcia giron v. thompson
- ravelo v. warden ero el paso camp east montana
- lanuza villeda v. us immigration and customs enforcement
- bussott v. blanche
- arellano rodriguez v. warden karnes county immigration processing center
- aviles-romero v. bradford
- usa v. nguyen
- usa v. alvarado
- rodriguez pena v. warden south texas ice processing center
- usa v. salazar-carrizales
- estrada garay v. department of homeland security
- baldwin v. walmart inc
- miranda rodriguez v. de and a-ybarra
- usa v. baires-mejia
- usa v. lopez-calel
- usa v. chai
- usa v. cedillo-martinez
- usa v. lopez-lopez
📊 Public Data Sources for TX
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · TX · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for TX
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (TX)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in TX
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in TX
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in TX
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for TX
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (TX) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| JONES, TROY, CORNELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LAURENT GRESSOT | HOUSTON |
| ROBERT BISBEE | LUBBOCK |
| LISA FRIEDMAN | SAN ANTONIO |
| BERTHA ARENAS | SAN ANTONIO |
| ROSE ANN RENOUF | FORT WORTH |
| ANDREA MARTIN | DALLAS |
| BAO QUOC LA | HOUSTON |
| MERCY EMS, LLC | ADDISON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| STAN TRANS 31060 | TEXAS CITY |
| VINTAGE CLEANERS | HOUSTON |
| SRM PLANT 14123 SPECHT | SAN ANTONIO |
| FALLS AT DRY CREEK LD | CYPRESS |
| ENCORE WELLHEAD SYSTEMS LLC | HOUSTON |
| LA NOGALERA PECAN MANUFACTURING WAREHOUS | HORIZON CITY |
| B&B QUICK LUBE & SERVICE CENTER | CARROLLTON |
| UNITED STATES INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | DEER PARK |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (TX) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Unable to get your credit report or |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A LITTLE WALNUT PHARMACY, INC. | 1128a1 |
| ADAPTIVE LIVING CNTR OF TX INC | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT | 1128b8 |
| AFFORDABLE PHARMACY, INC | 1128a1 |
| ALDINE BENDER CHIROPRACTIC | 1128b8 |
| ALL AMERICAN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 1128b7 |
| ALLEN RESEARCH CORPORATION | 1128b7 |
| ALPHA HERBS & VITAMINS | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 8
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Citizens State Bank of Luling | Luling |
| Commercial State Bank | Palmer |
| Schertz Bank & Trust | Schertz |
| Peoples State Bank | Shepherd |
| Crowell State Bank | Crowell |
| Avana Bank | Abilene |
| Crossroads Bank | Yoakum |
| Peoples State Bank of Hallettsville | Hallettsville |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Total Men’s Primary Care and Dr. Mason Jones Agree to Pay Up to $600,000 in Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
College Station man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child after communicating via social media
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Sentenced in Del Rio to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Deadly Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
11 Charged in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Relating to Aliens Found Dead in a Boxcar Earlier This Year
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Waco Jeweler and Co-Conspirator Arrested, Indicted for Allegedly Buying Known Stolen Jewelry
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Texas
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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