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flag East Texas Commissioner John Smith was arrested on Dec. 4, 2025, on felony bribery, fraud, and abuse of power charges tied to $100K+ from contractors.

flag East Texas Commissioner John Smith was arrested on December 4, 2025, on multiple felony charges including bribery, fraud, and abuse of power. flag Authorities allege he accepted over $100,000 in payments from contractors in exchange for influencing county infrastructure projects. flag The arrest follows a months-long investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Office of the Attorney General. flag Smith, who has served as commissioner since 2017, was taken into custody without incident and is being held on $500,000 bond. flag He is expected to appear in court on December 9.

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