WILLIAM-PAUL THOMAS

Porsche partnership uncovered by KPRC 2 Investigates deep inside Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office

By now, Houstonians know the name William-Paul Thomas. He is the federally convicted former City of Houston Director of City Council Relations.

Why do public corruption cases take so long? Convicted public servants remain free years after conviction

We should start by saying the vast majority of public servants do indeed serve Houstonians. However, there are others who do otherwise, according to federal and state prosecutors.

Lawyering up again? Federally convicted City of Houston Director looking to secure ‘sentencing’ attorneys

William-Paul Thomas found himself back in federal court on Friday for a quick hearing over his desire to switch legal counsel.

Public corruption conviction without public accountability? Former council director sees 5th delay in federal sentencing

Federally convicted in 2022, but still out on the streets and far from a federal cell in 2023. This is exactly the case for the former Director of City Council Relations for the City of Houston, William-Paul Thomas.

Lawsuit claims inappropriate contact was made by convicted city director during Hobby concessions contract process

In the lawsuit, Pappas states there was inappropriate contact by the mayor’s office during what was a designated “no contact period” in the bidding process.

Another sentencing delay for former Houston Director of Council Relations William-Paul Thomas

The third time proved not to be the charm for former Director of City Council Relations for the City of Houston William-Paul Thomas. Federal legal records obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates show the federal sentencing date for Thomas has been pushed back from next week to June.

Third time the charm? Federal sentencing date for former city director William-Paul Thomas delayed again

Legal records obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates show the federal sentencing date for William-Paul Thomas, the former City of Houston’s Director of City Council Relations, has been pushed back a second time to March 27, creating a third sentencing date.

Federal sentencing date for former city director William-Paul Thomas pushed back to 2023

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers another example of William-Paul Thomas working outside of the city hall scope

KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered another example of convicted Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas working outside of his scope at city hall last spring.

KPRC 2 Investigates: How much did Houston leaders know about convicted city council relations director’s dealings with private businessman?

The latest chapter into KPRC 2's continuing series of reports into the federally convicted former City Council Relations Director for the City of Houston.

Two city of Houston departments tied to William-Paul Thomas’ bribery scheme

When William-Paul Thomas, a former city employee in the Mayor’s Office, took money in exchange for breaking the rules, he necessarily involved at least two other City of Houston departments.