Joe Lee
Smith
was arrested
on February 13, 2026
in Travis County, Texas
by the Travis County Sheriffs Office
and charged with Tamper With Identification Numbers
(Misdemeanor, Class A).
Joe Lee was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex.
Bond was set at $2,000.
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Joe Lee 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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Texas Penal Code § 31.11 makes it illegal to remove, alter, or destroy a serial number or other identification number on property owned by another, or to possess such property knowing the number has been tampered with. The base offense is a Class A Misdemeanor, but tampering with a vehicle identification number (VIN) is elevated to a State Jail Felony. This charge commonly accompanies auto theft, chop-shop, or stolen vehicle charges in Travis County.
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If this condition applies…
Charge escalates to
Statute
Property is a motor vehicle
State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years
§ 31.11(b)
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