Texas City Communications Director Arrested on Online Harassment Charge

TEXAS CITY — Deputies with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Division arrested a Houston woman Thursday morning on a felony online harassment charge.

On September 11, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., deputies served an arrest warrant on Jennifer Renee Laird in the 1800 block of 9th Avenue North in Texas City. Laird, who was serving as the Communications Director for the City of Texas City at the time of her arrest, was taken into custody without incident.

The warrant, obtained by the La Marque Police Department, charged Laird with Online Harassment – Name/Persona to Create Page, a third-degree felony.

Authorities urge anyone with information about wanted fugitives to contact the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Division at 409-766-2311.