KINGSVILLE, Texas - A former Texas DPS State Trooper has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of child sexual abuse.

“The sexual abuse of a child is one of the most tragic and disgusting crimes, and those responsible for such heinous acts will be punished to the full extent of the law,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Thank you to all our law enforcement partners who worked to ensure that justice was secured.”

In January 2021, the at-the-time 14-year-old victim reported that Smith had repeatedly engaged in indecent contact with her. Smith resigned from his position at Texas DPS when the abuse was reported.

On May 1, 2025, Smith pled guilty to Indecency with a Child by Contact, to which the judge sentenced him to 14 years in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justic

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