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Texas Crime Stoppers reports program captures, announces upcoming events

Texas Crime Stoppers released its November 2026 newsletter reporting capture statistics from its 10 Most Wanted program and announcing upcoming deadlines, trainings, and conferences.

Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 9, 2026
Sources
From an official record

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Coming up

  • Friday, January 15, 2027. Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador Application Deadline1
  • Tuesday, January 19, 2027. Basic Crime Stoppers Course in Waco, Texas (Waco, Texas)1
  • Monday, February 22, 2027. 31st Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference in Beaumont, Texas (Beaumont, Texas)1

Who's involved

  • Texas Crime StoppersGovernment program reporting arrest statistics and announcing events
  • Texas Department of Public SafetyOperator of Texas 10 Most Wanted tip line
  • Capital Area Crime StoppersHost of basic course training in Austin

The facts

  • Texas 10 Most Wanted program captured 82 offenders as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • 24 Top 10 Fugitives were arrested under the program as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • 57 Top 10 Sex Offenders were arrested under the program as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • 1 Top 10 Criminal Illegal Immigrant was arrested under the program as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • 15 gang members were arrested under the Texas 10 Most Wanted program as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • 59 sex offenders were arrested under the program as of Nov. 6, 2026.1
  • Texas Crime Stoppers held a basic course training in Austin covering legal frameworks, board responsibilities, and tip taking practices.1

Sources

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  1. November Newsletter from Texas Crime Stoppers! Texas Crime Stoppers , official record, November 9, 2026

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