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Texas DPS names James Jackson Jr. featured wanted person for November

The Texas Department of Public Safety named James Jackson Jr. of Waco as this month's featured wanted person. A $6,000 reward is offered for information received in November leading to his arrest.

Where
Waco, McLennan County
When
Nov. 5, 2026
Sources
Official record and 1 more

Counties: McLennan

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  • Reward for information leading to arrest$6,0001 Who pays or receives it: Governor's Public Safety Office

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Who's involved

  • James Michael Jackson Jr.Wanted for robbery and parole violation
  • Texas Department of Public SafetyNamed Jackson featured wanted person

The facts

  • Jackson wanted out of McLennan Co. for robbery since August 2026.1
  • Warrant for parole violation issued August 2026; original offense was theft of $150,000 to $300,000.1
  • Jackson has convictions for assault causing bodily injury to family member, burglary, theft, failure to identify, and controlled substance possession.1
  • Jackson is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 175 pounds, has tattoos on chest, face, neck, and calves.1
  • In 2026 through this date, DPS and other agencies arrested 80 wanted persons with $103,000 in rewards paid.1

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  • Texas Department of Public Safety Jackson is wanted person with ties to Waco and Bellmead in McLennan County.1

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  1. Waco Repeat Offender Named Featured Fugitive for November Texas Department of Public Safety , official record, November 5, 2026

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