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Justice of the Peace’s Tragic Passing | Texas News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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Summary
Travis Hill, a Lavaca County Justice of the Peace and lawyer, died by suicide after facing serious charges including compelling prostitution, sexual assault, and solicitation. The investigation, involving Texas Rangers and local authorities, became complex due to his position, prompting the county attorney’s office to step aside. U.S. Marshals were deployed to locate him, finding him in Gonzales County — where the tragic event occurred. Though Hill is gone, authorities say the investigation remains active as they continue to piece together the full story. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/552379c7b1302c9a