HOUSTON – While researching controversial blogger Aubrey R. Taylor, Houston Stringer identified numerous publicly available photographs appearing to show Taylor wearing body armor even next to a politician running for office.

The images, which are publicly accessible online, appear to show Taylor in body armor.

Court records reviewed by Houston Stringer show Taylor has felony convictions in Texas.

Under Texas Penal Code Section 46.041, a person convicted of a felony commits an offense if, after the conviction, they possess metal or body armor. The statute defines body armor as body covering designed to protect against gunfire. The offense is a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

This report does not allege Taylor committed an offense related to body armor and is limited to describing publicly available photographs, court records and applicable Texas law.

During a recent press conference, Dr. Candice Matthews discussed what she described as Taylor’s criminal history, citing Harris County court records and Texas Department of Criminal Justice records. Dr. Matthews stated Taylor was charged with misdemeanor theft in 1990 and later received deferred adjudication. She also stated Taylor pleaded guilty to robbery causing bodily injury in Harris County in 1991 and alleged his probation was later revoked, resulting in incarceration.

Dr. Matthews further stated Taylor was involved in a felony theft-by-check case in Harris County stemming from 2005 and 2008 proceedings. According to Dr. Matthews, deferred adjudication in that case was revoked, resulting in a conviction and additional incarceration. She also referenced a Harris County case filed in November 2023 alleging injury to an elderly individual, a third-degree felony (which was dismissed), as well as several traffic citations in Waller County.