AUSTIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Austin gets an A.
Cheap fees, public booking, mandatory e-filing. The Public Information Act treats sunlight as the default.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Austin.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 03:00 UTC · SCORE 24/24
Live data · checked just now
TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
TX DPS
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 02:58 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 02:58 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 02:58 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 02:58 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.
Hadazah-Michelle Childers (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Zariah Jenkins (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
John Sloan (TX)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51661-alt | Calvin Joseph Schaffer and Frances Vanessa Ayala | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80430 | John Whitfield Mecom, III | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42124 | Zamar L. Alexander and Jessica L. Alexander | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03919 | Cherfils v. WARDEN SOUTH TEXAS ICE PROCESSING FACILITY et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04049-elm | Armendariz v. Muniz | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03296 | Garcia v. Commissioner Social Security | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03918 | HERRERA-LOPEZ v. MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30874-cgb | George Dalton Graham | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30875-cgb | Ernesto Dominguez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51660-mmp | Nicky Kanjinga Tumba | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32704-sgj13 | Anthony Spence | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42689-elm13 | Kevin Ramon Trigg and Mevolyn Aldridge Trigg | 06/20/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Travis County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Travis County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I locate someone using public records in Spicewood?▼
Spicewood, TX (Travis County) public records to find a person: Travis Central Appraisal District (https://www.traviscad.org/) for property records with owner names. TX Voter Registration via Texas Secretary of State (https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do). Texas Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/) for case appearances. Texas Secretary of State SOSDirect (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/) for business agents. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Travis County Sheriff (https://www.tcsheriff.org/) for incident reports. Austin American-Statesman (https://www.statesman.com/) and obituaries on Legacy.com.
How do I look up property records in Pflugerville?▼
Pflugerville, TX (Travis County) property records: Travis Central Appraisal District (https://www.traviscad.org/) — free parcel search by owner, address, geo ID with assessed values, sales history, deed references. Travis County Clerk (https://www.traviscountyclerk.org/) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens — online via county clerk index. Recording fees per Tex. Local Gov't Code §118.011. Tax payment: Travis County Tax Office (https://tax-office.traviscountytx.gov/). Pflugerville city services at City of Pflugerville (https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/). Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Property fraud alert via Travis County Clerk subscription.
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).
📊 Public Data Sources for Austin, 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 · Austin, 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-Houston
FBI-Houston
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-ElPaso
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Austin, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW MCCARTY | AUSTIN |
| JASON BOOTHE | AUSTIN |
| MARY JO HART | AUSTIN |
| AMY WICKE | AUSTIN |
| JAMES REEVES | AUSTIN |
| SANDRA RIBBECK | AUSTIN |
| KRISTAN COGAN-SAIS | AUSTIN |
| CATHLEEN HAVEMANN | AUSTIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SPILLAR CUSTOM HITCHES | AUSTIN |
| BOOL COHORT 3 - 3802 MANORWOOD ROAD | AUSTIN |
| THE PEARL | AUSTIN |
| ADONIT CREATIVE | AUSTIN |
| CHISHOLM HILLS ESTATES-PLANT 1 | AUSTIN |
| W HOTLE BLOCK 21 | AUSTIN |
| BOOL COHORT 3 - 2807 W 50TH STREET | AUSTIN |
| PARMER CROSSING | AUSTIN |
💰 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 | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-21 | NRA Group, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Austin, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CIRCA CORPORATION | 1128a1 |
| DENTURE SHOP | 1128b8 |
| EYE CENTER OF AUSTIN | 1128b8 |
| HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS, INC | 1128b7 |
| NASMA, INC DBA OAKCREST MANOR | 1128a1 |
| RUSSELL R ROBY, MD, PA | 1128b7 |
| TEXAS MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF TEC | 1128b7 |
| MARGO ADKINS | 1128b14 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Austin, TX
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Horizon Bank, SSB | Austin |
| PrimeBank of Texas | Austin |
| Austin Capital Bank SSB | Austin |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced after tossing kilos of meth out car window during pursuit
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Border enforcement efforts result in 160 more cases filed in the Southern District of Texas
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Former Wylie Assistant Principal charged with child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Brownfield Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Austin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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No proof police arrested anyone for urinating on Austin Metcalf's grave
In June 2026, a video circulated online that claimed police arrested a man for urinating on the grave of Austin Metcalf, a high school student murdered during a track meet in Frisc…
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Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty of Murder in Austin Metcalf Texas Track Meet Stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty by a jury in Frisco, Texas, of murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.
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Victim identified following homicide near I-35 in South Austin
The body of 40-year-old Francesca Ortiz was found behind an apartment building in the 7700 block of the South I-35 service road on Wednesday afternoon.
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Karmelo Anthony runs away after murdering Austin Metcalf: surveillance video
Court officials in Texas have made public new images from the fatal scene after student Austin Metcalf was stabbed to death by Karmelo Anthony during a Texas high school track meet…
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Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin’s technology boom
The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies.
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Austin tech leader Joshua Baer identified as victim of Texas plane crash after jet caught fire along highway
Capital Factory founder and Austin tech leader Joshua Baer was identified as the victim of a business jet crash along the Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas.
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Tech Firm C.E.O. Killed in Private Jet Crash in Texas, Officials Say
The plane’s crew reported mechanical problems and low fuel as they flew to Austin, Texas, from Mexico. Five of the six people on board survived the crash in Laredo.