A local official has been arrested on serious charges. Lavaca County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Travis Hill is facing charges that include compelling prostitution and sexual assault.

The arrest was made after an investigation led by the Texas Rangers. The county attorney has recused themselves from the case, and the Attorney General's office has been asked to handle the prosecution.

Further details on the case are available from the source, WOAI News 4. The investigation and arrest of a public official are significant, and more information can be found through news outlets.