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Laura Ann Mendez

Name: Arrest of Laura Ann Mendez
Start: 2026-03-31
Location: Travis County Correctional Complex

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Booking #2609056 · March 31, 2026 Travis County

Record Updated April 16, 2026 at 11:45 PM

Charge

Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse

Offense Level

State Jail Felony

Age at Arrest

Offense #

NONE

Facility

Travis County Correctional Complex

Arresting Agency

Travis County Sheriffs Office

Court

403

Laura Ann Mendez was arrested on March 31, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Travis County Sheriffs Office and charged with Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse (State Jail Felony). Laura Ann was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 32.31 ↗

Classification

State Jail Felony

Max Penalty

180 days – 2 years in state jail + up to $10,000 fine

Texas Penal Code § 32.31 makes it a State Jail Felony to fraudulently use, obtain, or possess a credit or debit card that belongs to another person without their consent. This includes using stolen card numbers for purchases, presenting a counterfeit card, or receiving goods knowing the card was fraudulently used. Targeting elderly victims elevates the offense. This charge is commonly paired with identity theft or theft charges in Travis County records.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Victim is 65 years of age or older	Next higher degree of felony	§ 32.31(f)

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Important: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction. Laura Ann Mendez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced from official Travis County public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal outcomes.

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