Judge sets $350,000 bond, GPS monitor and no-contact order for man facing three first‑degree felony charges

At a hearing in Travis County Court, the presiding judge set bond at a total of $350,000 for Mr. Camacho, who is charged with three first‑degree felonies arising out of the same incident and ordered release conditions including GPS monitoring, no contact with the alleged victim and reporting to a supervision officer.

The judge told Mr. Camacho that the three charges are “3 first degree felony charges. 1 is for 1st degree felony aggravated ****** assault,” followed by “1st degree felony aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon” and “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon,” and emphasized that those charges are based on a police officer’s sworn statement. “It does not mean you've been found guilty, you're presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” the presiding judge said.

The court set the bond amounts at $150,000 for the aggravated ****** assault charge, $100,000 for the aggravated kidnapping charge and $100,000 for the aggravated assault charge, for a total of $350,000. The judge explained that if a bail bond company accepted the case at a common 10 percent fee, the immediate cash cost would be about $35,000.

If released on bond, the judge said Mr. Camacho must report to a supervision officer within 24 hours of release and follow any reporting schedule the officer requires. The judge also ordered a GPS monitor to be worn on his leg so that law enforcement can track compliance with release restrictions. The court prohibited any form of contact with the alleged victim — by phone, text or email — and ordered Mr. Camacho to stay at least 200 yards away from the alleged victim and the alleged victim’s residence. The judge also said Mr. Camacho may not possess firearms while the case is pending.

The presiding judge read Mr. Camacho his constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. “You'll have an opportunity to talk to an attorney before making any decisions on how to handle your case,” the judge said. The judge explained that if Mr. Camacho cannot afford a lawyer, he may request a free court‑appointed attorney; Mr. Camacho asked for a court‑appointed lawyer and the judge said the court would provide one. The judge also told him he has the right to request an examining trial, a preliminary hearing to challenge probable cause.

Mr. Camacho told the court he is an American by birth and said his immediate family lives in Illinois. He said he works full time for a ride‑hail company and that he had roughly $500 available to help post bond. He told the court he did not currently have a phone with him, and the judge suggested his court‑appointed attorney could attempt to contact family and assist with locating numbers.

Mr. Camacho asked whether a bail bond company would be aware of the court‑ordered restrictions; the judge replied that they should be. Mr. Camacho indicated he understood the release conditions when asked by the court. The hearing concluded after the judge reviewed conditions and provided logistical information about reporting and supervised release.

Next steps described in court: a court‑appointed attorney will be assigned; if bond is posted the supervision officer’s contact information will be provided and Mr. Camacho must comply with the GPS and protective‑distance conditions while the criminal case proceeds. No determination of guilt was made at the hearing.