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Judge warns convicted former BISD contractor: At this rate, repayment could take 100 years
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The contractor's difficulties in finding work are attributed to being a convicted felon.
A former electrical contractor for Beaumont ISD is struggling to repay the school district. 1 million in court-ordered restitution. The contractor's difficulties in finding work are attributed to being a convicted felon.
A judge recently heard from the contractor, expressing concerns about the repayment pace. Further details on this case are available from local news sources, including KFDM. The judge warned the contractor that at the current rate, repayment could take a significant amount of time, potentially over a century.
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Category: schools Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A former electrical contractor for Beaumont ISD is struggling to repay the school district. The individual owes over $1.1 million in court-ordered restitution. The contractor's difficulties in…
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