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Texas Jury Adds Terrorism Count to Republican Office Arson

5/6/2026

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A Texas jury added a terrorism count to Brown’s case for the Jan. 14 arson at the Comal County Republican office.
Brown was indicted on terrorism, arson and burglary charges under Senate Bill 1518, which imposes a 15-year sentence for certain arson.
The New Braunfels Fire Marshal’s Office and the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team investigated.
Comal County Republican chair Anita Valdez called the blaze a horrifying political attack, prompting party condemnation.

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Story summary

A Texas jury added a terrorism count to Brown’s case for the Jan. 14 arson at the Comal County Republican office.
Brown was indicted on terrorism, arson and burglary charges under Senate Bill 1518, which imposes a 15-year sentence for certain arson.
The New Braunfels Fire Marshal’s Office and the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team investigated.
Comal County Republican chair Anita Valdez called the blaze a horrifying political attack, prompting party condemnation.