Bush indicted on multiple charges

LIBERTY – After several months, charges against former Liberty County Housing Authority Chair Klint Bush have formerly taken the form of indictments following a March 29 grand jury meeting.

I t was confirmed last week that a Liberty County Grand Jury handed down a true bill indictment on multiple charges against Klint Bush.

Bush was arrested Thursday, Dec. 8, by state and federal law enforcement on a pair of felony charges related to his role as chair of the county housing authority.

“ In the fall of 2021, the Texas Rangers received a complaint regarding Klint Bush and allegations of fraudulent activity involving the Liberty County Housing Authority, after which an official investigation was opened,” said Liberty County District Attorney Jennifer Bergman during a press conference following the arrest. Those original charges were Abuse of Official Capacity, a third-degree felony, and Theft by Public Servant, ranging between $30-150,000, a second- degree felony. The allegations refer to money received through the CARES Act and several equipment purchases for the housing authority, PPE items, and a piece of property purchased by that organization.

Now a third charge has been added against Bush, with him facing a third- degree felony charge referred to in the indictment as Housing Authority Interested Commissioners, which goes on to read that Bush “did then and there intentionally and knowingly obtain a pecuniary gain from a housing project, namely 108 Pear Street, of the Liberty County Housing Authority.”

If convicted, the second- degree charge against Bush ranges from 2-20 years, while the two third- degree charges range from 2- 10 years each.

Bush’s attorney Gary Tabakman issued a statement on his behalf.

“Klint is a son, a father, a husband, and has been an asset to this community. While he is not perfect, Klint has integrity and looks forward to telling his side of the story. He understands that these charges come with opinions from the general public and that people have strong feelings about these matters. He genuinely respects this community and is thankful for all that support and wish him the best.”

Bush received word of the newest charge while in custody at the Liberty County Jail.

Bush, who was initially out on bond after the charges were levied, has since been jailed again after 253rd District Judge Chap Cain ordered him back to jail for violating bond conditions, where he has remained since February.

A docket call is scheduled for Bush on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 9 am.

Keep up with the latest on the Bush saga in The Vindicator by subscribing today at 936-336-3611 or online at thevindicator. com.