# Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Child Exploitation Case | Dallas News

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Podcast: [Dallas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461827)
Published: 2026-07-29T02:27:24+00:00
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Former Texas deputy Skyler Douglas Laza has pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation charges, admitting to forcing a child under 12 into explicit acts for cellphone images. Once with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, he now faces 40-60 years in prison, lifetime supervision, and mandatory sex offender registration. The case, uncovered in November 2025 by the North Texas ICAC Task Force, also implicates a former Gladewater police officer. Laza’s sentencing is pending a presentence investigation, with multiple agencies collaborating to build the full picture. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d48a0b003edd642b

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