Houston, December 30, 2025
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt faces misdemeanor charges for burglary of a motor vehicle after an incident on Saturday. Despite her arrest, she remains unchallenged in the upcoming election. Wyatt has a previous DWI charge and has violated bond terms. The situation raises questions about her fitness for office as she continues her term as treasurer.
Houston
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt has been charged with a misdemeanor for burglary of a motor vehicle, following an incident on Saturday. Wyatt, who has served as treasurer since 2023, was arrested just after noon on Saturday, December 28.
Details of the Charge
Court records indicate that Wyatt was formally charged on December 27 with one misdemeanor count of burglary of a motor vehicle. The complaint alleges Wyatt unlawfully entered a vehicle belonging to another person with the intent to commit theft, without consent.
Background and Prior Incidents
Wyatt was released on a $100 General Order Bond. Despite facing a criminal charge, she currently has no primary opponent for the upcoming March election. This is not the first instance of legal trouble for the Harris County official. In December 2023, she was charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI). Following her release, she violated the terms of her bond twice. Her DWI case was dismissed in August 2025 after she completed a Pretrial Diversion Program. Wyatt assumed office as Harris County Treasurer on January 1, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt accused of?
- Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt is accused of burglary of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor charge.
- When was Carla Wyatt arrested?
- Carla Wyatt was arrested just after noon on Saturday, December 28.
- When was she formally charged?
- Carla Wyatt was formally charged on December 27.
- What is Carla Wyatt’s current position?
- Carla Wyatt is the Harris County Treasurer and has been in that role since 2023.
- Has Carla Wyatt faced legal issues before?
- Yes, in December 2023, Carla Wyatt was charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) and violated the terms of her bond twice.
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Key Details of the Incident
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Individual Involved | Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt |
| Current Position | Harris County Treasurer since 2023 |
| Charge | Misdemeanor for burglary of a motor vehicle |
| Arrest Date | Saturday, December 28 |
| Charge Date | December 27 |
| Bond Status | Released on $100 General Order Bond |
| Previous Legal Issues | Charged with DWI in December 2023; violated bond twice; DWI case dismissed August 2025 |
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