Tenant issue..need help finding her address

[Rohit Dhing]

My tenant has vacated (she had till end of May to complete her 12 months lease) the property without notification (no final walk thru) and no forwarding address. After much effort and digging my txt reached out to her daughter (as mom (tenant) wouldn't pick up my call) who said they left the key under doormat, electricity and water disconnected as of May 1st. This is unacceptable considering the fact she owes me rents for 1.5 (Covid being an excuse) , late fee balance, and the place is deplorable state. 

My current focus is getting place back to rent ready and just based on quote the security deposit will not be able to cover the amount of damage she left behind. 

My plan is to take her to court to teach such tenants a lesson. As LL i try to help my tenants during their tough times (not only during covid but with issues with kids, health, etc) but when I get this in return is a hard blow to the gut. I won't get the money for sure but need they need to understand not to repeat with other LL.

I need help with below questions

- How can I find her latest address? I have her DL, SS# (hopefully she gave me the right one :-))

- Apart from keeping pictures, notes of damages , and a bill from handyman, sms exchanges, late fee records, anything else I need to do to strengthen my case infront of Justice of Peace court. The property is located in Collin county, Texas. 

- If there is anything else i should do please add.

Regards

RD