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Reserve deputy alleges corruption and retaliation at sheriff's office during public comment
Summary
During public comment a reserve deputy, Bryce Chavin, alleged that leadership at the McLennan County Sheriff's Office engaged in "dishonest or illegal behavior," said he provided documentation and that he was forced to resign after raising concerns.
During the public‑comment period on July 14, Bryce Chavin, who identified himself as a current full‑time and former reserve McLennan County Sheriff's Office employee, addressed the commissioners and accused command leadership of corruption and of teaching officers to violate civil rights. Chavin said he submitted documentation and evidence to department leaders and that his efforts to hold the department accountable led to his forced resignation.
Chavin described his law‑enforcement background and listed roles he has held (patrol, special operations deputy, SWAT, marine safety, drone team founder, training officer) before making the allegation: "Some would ask... Why would they do that? ... It is because the command leadership of the McLennan County Sheriff's Office is corrupt," he told the court. He said he had "presented claims and evidence of those improper behaviors, and in so doing, I was forced to resign."
The transcript records the allegation but no formal departmental response in the session; commissioners did not take immediate action during the meeting. The accusation was made in public comment and remains an unresolved claim in this record; court staff and commissioners indicated they would receive documentation if provided and follow up through appropriate channels outside the public meeting record.
The court continued with scheduled business after the comment period concluded.
