The Waller County Tax Office discovered unusual activity during a routine review, prompting a criminal investigation involving a former employee.
Tax Office says a routine look at how the office does business turned up “unusual activity” — and it’s now turned into a law enforcement investigation involving a former employee. Tax Assessor-Collector Carolyn Miedke said in a Thursday press release that she and her team have been reviewing the office’s day-to-day processes since she took office, aiming to tighten up procedures and better serve taxpayers.
During that review, the office noticed what she described as unusual activity that didn’t match established practices.Miedke said the office took the concerns to the Waller County Sheriff’s Office and the Waller County District Attorney’s Office and asked for a full investigation. She said investigators later found evidence pointing to possible criminal activity connected to a member of the tax office staff. KPRC 2 has contacted the sheriff’s office for more information on the alleged criminal activity.Attorneys rally at Harris County courthouse as viral judge backs down That employee is no longer with the office, according to Miedke, and she said the situation is now moving through the appropriate legal channels. Miedke also said the tax office plans to keep going with its internal review — looking at processes, procedures and records — with the goal of improving efficiency and making sure there’s accountability across the board.“I want to express my sincere appreciation to Sheriff Guidry and his staff, District Attorney Whittmore and his staff, and my staff for their professionalism and support during this challenging situation,” Miedke said in the press release. “My staff and I remain fully committed to transparency and to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. We understand the importance of maintaining the public’s trust and take that responsibility very seriously.”More Stories Like This In Our Email NewsletterCopyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Christian Hudspeth Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas , Las Vegas, Nevada , and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigHouston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save big Armed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pondArmed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pond Parents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High SchoolParents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High School Splendora HS teacher charged in school stabbing ‘hoax’ made allegations against prison inmateSplendora HS teacher charged in school stabbing ‘hoax’ made allegations against prison inmate Wines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷Wines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷 The Houston Rockets playoff seeding comes down to these last three games at home! 👀🏀The Houston Rockets playoff seeding comes down to these last three games at home! 👀🏀High-profile prisoner alleges sexual assault by prison guards at Hospital GalvestonHigh-profile prisoner alleges sexual assault by prison guards at Hospital Galveston JUDGE NATHAN MILLIRON DOESN’T CALL ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED HIM TO THE BENCHJUDGE NATHAN MILLIRON DOESN’T CALL ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED HIM TO THE BENCHLARGE COURTROOM PRESENCE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED JUDGELARGE COURTROOM PRESENCE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED JUDGE Inside Artemis II: How astronauts prepared for historic lunar flybyInside Artemis II: How astronauts prepared for historic lunar flyby Texans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR testTexans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR test Inside Artemis II: The cameras capturing those stunning new close-ups of the MoonInside Artemis II: The cameras capturing those stunning new close-ups of the Moon Teacher accused of tying up student, recording video in office during English proficiency lessonsTeacher accused of tying up student, recording video in office during English proficiency lessons Best spring gadgets for your home: Home Improvement and Lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shares her top picksBest spring gadgets for your home: Home Improvement and Lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shares her top picks Less screen time for spring: kid-trepreneur Dylan Emery shows off his favorite new productsLess screen time for spring: kid-trepreneur Dylan Emery shows off his favorite new products Texans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR testTexans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR test Texans speak out in Austin over how our kids are taughtTexans speak out in Austin over how our kids are taughtWhite Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through ThursdayWhite Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through ThursdayMultiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton ParkMultiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park
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