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Booking #2611817 · April 26, 2026 Travis County

Record updated April 27, 2026 at 06:55 AM

Charge

Obstruction

Offense Level

State Jail Felony

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A261161337

Facility

Travis County Jail

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Thomas James Ring was arrested on April 26, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Obstruction (State Jail Felony). Thomas James was booked at Travis County Jail.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Obstruction or Retaliation

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 38.15 / § 36.06 ↗

Classification

State Jail Felony

Max Penalty

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

Obstruction charges in Travis County booking records most commonly refer to either Texas Penal Code § 38.15 (Interference with Public Duties, a Class A Misdemeanor) or § 36.06 (Obstruction or Retaliation, a Third-Degree Felony). Interference with public duties covers interrupting, disrupting, or preventing a peace officer from performing their lawful duties. Obstruction or retaliation — the felony variant — covers threatening or harming a public servant, witness, prospective witness, or informant in connection with their official capacity.

⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements

If this condition applies…	Charge escalates to	Statute
Obstruction of a peace officer performing a duty	Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year jail, $4,000 fine	§ 38.15(a)
Retaliation against a public servant, witness, or informant	Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years, $10,000 fine	§ 36.06(a)
Retaliation causing serious bodily injury	Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years	§ 36.06(c)

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