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Lavaca County Justice of the Peace arrested on prostitution, sexual assault charges
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Lavaca County Precinct 2 JP Travis Hill was arrested after a Texas Rangers-led probe, facing charges including compelling prostitution and sexual assault. The county attorney recused; the AG was asked to prosecute.
Key takeaway The county attorney recused; the AG was asked to prosecute.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The arrest of Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Travis Hill on charges of compelling prostitution and sexual assault sends a ripple effect through the broader Bexar County community, given the proximity of Lavaca County to San Antonio. As a Justice of the Peace, Hill held a position of trust and authority, making these allegations particularly disturbing. The fact that the Texas Rangers led the investigation and the county attorney recused themselves, requesting the Attorney General's office to prosecute, suggests a complex and potentially sensitive case. Residents of Terrell Hills and surrounding areas will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds, particularly in terms of how it may impact the administration of justice in nearby counties. The involvement of the Attorney General's office also raises questions about the potential for similar cases in other parts of the state, and whether this arrest may be an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Lavaca County Precinct 2 JP Travis Hill was arrested after a Texas Rangers-led probe, facing charges including compelling prostitution and sexual assault. The county attorney recused; the AG was asked to prosecute.
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