Former Bosque County tax assessor-collector found guilty on multiple charges

Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Chantale Belefanti, KXXV (ABC 25) News · July 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Former Bosque County tax assessor-collector Arlene Swiney has been found guilty of multiple charges. Sentencing for Swiney will be held on Monday, July 27th at 9 a.m. Swiney was found guilty on one count of prohibited communication by a taxing unit and two counts of abuse of official capacity. BR...

Why this matters in The Waco

The guilty verdict against former Bosque County tax assessor-collector Arlene Swiney has significant implications for local government transparency and accountability in neighboring McLennan County. As Waco residents consider the potential consequences of similar abuses of power, they may wonder about the safeguards in place to prevent such actions within their own county's tax assessment and collection processes. The fact that Swiney's actions were reported by the Bosque County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser and investigated by the Texas Rangers demonstrates the importance of interagency cooperation in rooting out official misconduct. With sentencing set to take place on July 27th, Waco residents will be watching to see how the court's decision affects the broader conversation about ethics and accountability in local government. The potential for jail time and significant fines serves as a reminder that public officials in McLennan County and beyond must adhere to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News · Reading time: 2 min

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