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Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney
By Elizabeth Evans at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
The decision to dismiss charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour has implications for the broader Austin area, given the regional connections between law enforcement agencies. As the Travis County District Attorney's office moves to drop these cases, local residents may wonder about the potential ripple effects on interagency cooperation and trust. The fact that these individuals were formerly part of the law enforcement apparatus in a neighboring county raises questions about the consistency of justice across county lines. Barton Creek residents, in particular, may be interested in how this development reflects on the integrity of the regional justice system, and what it might mean for future collaborations between Travis and Williamson counties on matters of public safety.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.
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