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Theodore Michael Hughston

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Booking #2610400 · April 12, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 13, 2026 at 06:20 AM

Charge

Accident Involving Dam to Vehicle Greater Than or Equal to $200

Offense Level

Misdemeanor, Class B

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A261021187

Facility

Travis County Jail

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Theodore Michael Hughston was arrested on April 12, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Accident Involving Dam to Vehicle Greater Than or Equal to $200 (Misdemeanor, Class B). Theodore Michael was booked at Travis County Jail.

⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction. Theodore Michael is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced directly from Travis County official public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal proceedings or outcomes, including dismissals, acquittals, or expungements.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Accident Involving Vehicle Damage (Failure to Stop)

Texas Statute

Texas Transportation Code § 550.022 ↗

Classification

Class C Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor (by damage amount)

Max Penalty

Up to 180 days in jail + up to $2,000 fine

Texas Transportation Code § 550.022 requires drivers involved in an accident resulting only in vehicle damage to immediately stop at the scene and exchange information. Failure to stop is a Class C Misdemeanor when the damage is less than $200, or a Class B Misdemeanor when the damage is $200 or more, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. A related duty under § 550.024 covers damage to unattended vehicles and requires the driver to leave written notice with contact and insurance information. These charges commonly appear in Travis County bookings alongside DWI or reckless driving allegations.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Damage to a vehicle less than $200	Class C Misdemeanor — up to $500	§ 550.022(c)(1)
Damage to a vehicle of $200 or more	Class B Misdemeanor — up to 180 days, $2,000 fine	§ 550.022(c)(2)
Damage to an unattended vehicle — failure to leave notice	Same graduated penalties under § 550.024	§ 550.024

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