William James
Matthews
was arrested
on May 12, 2026
in Travis County, Texas
by the Travis County Sheriffs Office
and charged with Possession With Intent to Promote Child Pornography
(Felony, 2nd Degree).
William James was booked at Central Booking.
Bond was set at $100,000.
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Third-Degree Felony (Second-Degree for 10+ items or prior conviction)
Max Penalty
2–20 years prison + $10,000 fine
Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography under Texas Penal Code § 43.26 is a third-degree felony (2–10 years, $10,000 fine) for possessing visual material depicting a minor engaged in sexual conduct. Possession of 10 or more items, or a prior conviction, elevates the charge to a second-degree felony (2–20 years). Conviction requires lifetime sex offender registration. Federal charges often accompany state charges and carry their own severe mandatory minimums.
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Important: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction. William James Matthews 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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