US Edition$30,000 Reward Offered for Suspect in Murder of Texas Facilities Commissioner
Texas officials have issued a $30,000 reward for Reynaldo Mata-Rios, considered armed and dangerous, following the fatal shooting of state commissioner Eddy Betancourt.
- On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott's public safety office offered up to $30,000 for information leading to Reynaldo Mata-Rios's arrest and added him to the Texas DPS 10 Most Wanted list.
- On December 27, 2025, Eddy Betancourt, Texas Facilities Commissioner and former vice chair of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors, was found dead, and the McAllen Police Department issued a murder warrant for Reynaldo Mata-Rios the next day.
- Authorities describe Reynaldo Mata-Rios, 60-year-old suspect, as a 6-foot-tall, 195-pound Hispanic male with brown hair and eyes; he was last seen crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in a red truck on December 28, 2025, and officials say he is armed and dangerous.
- Tipsters must call 1-800-252-TIPS or submit an online tip to be eligible for cash rewards, while authorities urged Texans never to try to apprehend a fugitive.
- State officials say they are coordinating with local law enforcement to provide resources, and information was provided by Governor Greg Abbott's Press Office.
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MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Gov. Greg Abbott is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man accused of killing Eddy Betancourt. Reynaldo Mata-Rios, 60, is now listed on the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. A murder warrant was issued by the McAllen Police Department [...]
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