Travis County DA considers reducing capital murder charge for man accused of killing deputy

The Brief

  • The Travis County District Attorney’s Office is considering reducing a capital murder charge for the killing of a Caldwell County Deputy Constable
  • Thomas Vences is accused of killing Caldwell County Deputy Constable Aaron Armstrong back in January 2026
  • Last month, FOX 7 talked with Travis County DA Jose Garza about the decision to request no bond for Vences
  • On July 7, the DA’s office revealed it was now considering lowering the capital murder charge to include the possibility of parole

AUSTIN, Texas If convicted, a man accused of killing a law enforcement officer might have the chance to eventually get out of prison.

The Travis County District Attorney’s Office is considering reducing a capital murder charge for the killing of a Caldwell County Deputy Constable. This comes after a court hearing Tuesday morning.

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