City of Patton Village - Splendora, Texas

Jenga H.

I am writing to express my deep concerns about the corruption and mismanagement in Patton Village. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the city’s leadership, including the mayor and the pastor of the local church, are deeply involved in unethical practices.

One of the most alarming issues is the scandal surrounding the former city clerk, who was fired after engaging in inappropriate behavior in the courthouse closet, with another officer and then reportedly participated in embezzling thousands of dollars from citizens. Despite these serious allegations, the mayor has failed to hold her accountable, allowing her to carry on as though nothing ever happened. This is an egregious failure of leadership and justice.

Additionally, if you’ve ever paid any fines in cash to the city, I strongly advise you to check your records. Many residents, myself included, are now receiving collection notices and facing holds on their driver’s licenses due to money that was never properly accounted for by the previous clerk. It appears that the funds were pocketed, and the current administration, rather than addressing the issue, seems intent on covering it up.

The mayor’s apparent efforts to suppress media coverage of these issues only further contribute to the sense of mistrust and frustration in this community. It’s a shame that public officials are more focused on protecting their own interests than on serving the people who elected them.

I urge anyone who has been impacted by the city's corruption, especially those with tickets or fines, to demand their right to a trial—whether by judge or jury. The more we speak out and stand up for accountability, the harder it will be for this kind of corruption to continue unchecked.

Patton Village is in desperate need of reform. The residents deserve better than what they’ve been given, and it’s time for change.

Samantha C.

This place is a joke I have a warning warrant arrest due to a speeding ticket i got back 4 years ago which by the way I paid off and my case got dismissed now they are charging me $650 and have a warrant arrest for a case that was dismissed and paid off I can't be going through this shit while being pregnant they are so unprofessional.

Heather C.

Received my fine information for expired registration and failure to change my address over $1,000.00 when I looked up the fines for those 2 things it's way less then what they are charging me.. When I got my ticket I was still in the process of moving into my house, and I had just gotten my car back and needed to put it back in the shop... Tried explaining that to the officer and he didn't want to hear it... Now I avoid driving through that area period unless I 100% have to go that way. You always see someone pulled over by Patton Village. Breath wrong and you'll get a ticket.

Thomas F.

I was arrested by Officer Bush in November of 2021. It was for 3rd dwi. They said they lost the blood test. It was dismissed October of 2022. Same month he was fired. I don’t think it’s a coincidence.

Timbra W.

Officer bush is absolutely HORRIBLE!! He is constantly riding down hill & dale giving tickets, hill & dale is NOT in your jurisdiction!! I wish more were aware of that because if it was me, honestly I’d keep driving!
Not to mention fraudulent water meter readings going on in Patton Village!

InfamousGhost10

I got a ticket 2 years ago, had it deferred. Now I recieved a warrant for that same ticket and for nor appearing in court. Then when shown papers for the course I was given another deferral but asked to pay an addition sum of 261 on top of the 300 warrant that I paid. Tell me why I am out almost 600 dollars for a ticket that was so long ago that was paid for and deferred. They are very money hungry which after seeing the court room I see why. Please if you ever have to go to this court for any reason make sure you have every document ever at your disposal. On the bright side it has motivated me to never get a ticket again.

Jordan H.

The police are of the worst ive ever seen. I was pulled over by an officer on a motorcycle for following too closely. Then beacuse i pulled into a safe location for the officer to conduct his stop he tried to say i was evading arrest. Then i went to court in a trailer home which was FULL of people there for the same ticket !! I paid almost 700$ for the fine and then beacuse i had to go into the courthouse to pay it i had to pay and extra $20 !! The ticket was a joke , they just want your money. Not even worth a visit . dont get caught in thier speed traps on 59 by 242 there always parked waiting.

Jamie S.

This place is a joke! An office drove to my husbands job in January of 2012 to arrest him for an outstanding ticket. He gave my husband the option to pay it and wrote him a receipt. My husband still has a warrant out for his arrest and a hold on his drivers licenses. I called to find out why this was still active and the lady tells me, I dont know I wasnt here in 2012, none of us were. I explain to her this was right before all the Patton village corruption was exposed. Her response was, dont go there with me I told you no one works here that was here in 2012. Everyone was fired. I tell her okay if thats the case and there was that much corruption going on where officers and even the mayor was fired and put in jail why are people still showing they have fines to pay? Since y'all dont know who has paid what and show no record of anything, people are just suppose to have to pay their fines again? Her response again was, I told you I wasnt here in 2012 no one was. So I tell her I need to talk to someone else. Someone that can help me. She tells me she is the only one there and she is the supervisor. She says there is another man that works there that was a police officer but transferred to the courts in 2012. WAIT didnt you just tell me like 3 times NO ONE from 2012 works there anyone, everyone was fired? Then her story changes to okay well everyone was fired but him. But he's on vacation so I'm the only one you can talk to and I can't tell you anything because I don't know, I wasn't here in 2012. This place is the biggest joke. Dont bother calling and talking to the courts because the lady that answers doesn't know anything and gets very defensive for someone that wasnt even there in 2012