Publicly available information for consumers’

Crime Statistics: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) compiles crime statistics searchable by county. Many cities and counties offer crime maps on their websites. https://txucr.nibrs.com

Sex offender registry: Texas DPS also maintains the state’s sex offender registry, which is searchable by name and address, city, and ZIP code.   https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry

U.S. Census data: The U.S. Census provides detailed population information. The most recent completed census took place in 2010, but the federal government publishes updated data and projections between censuses. https://data.census.gov/cedsci

School rankings: The Texas Education Agency’s site offers data on academic rating by school district. https://tea.texas.gov/

Schools by Grade Type In the Greater Houston Area: Find schools surrounding Houston

Affordable Housing Programs: Link to Affordable Housing Program Finder

Flood maps: FEMA provides interactive flood maps that show potential risk areas  https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search

Water quality: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) presents data on drinking water quality and standards compliance. https://dww2.tceq.texas.gov/DWW/

Air quality: TCEQ also forecasts air quality for major cities.: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops.

The Public Utility Commission of Texas: regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. https://www.puc.texas.gov/

Traffic and road conditions: The Houston TranStar has traffic maps, road closures, and incidents on its website. http://www.houstontranstar.org/

Noise Ordinance - https://guides.sll.texas.gov/neighbor-law/noise-and-nuisances

Houston walkability score: https://www.walkscore.com/TX/Houston

Source: texasrealestate.com