Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Matt Sigur led an investigation resulting in the recent arrest of Mason Solis, a Wilson County man charged with felony theft of livestock.
The charges come after Solis failed to pay for cattle from the Live Oak Livestock Auction, which led to a widespread investigation that uncovered a complex livestock theft scheme spanning six Texas counties.
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was contacted in March 2024 by Live Oak Livestock Auction. The auction barn sold 35 head of cattle to Solis but never received payment. The auction barn was given a hot check from Solis for the livestock, who took the cattle from the sale barn despite the failed payment. Special rangers quickly assembled, securing court orders, documents and statements.
As the investigation advanced, evidence indicated Solis executed the same scheme repeatedly, stealing 251 head of cattle in total. Warrants were issued by Gillespie, Gonzales, Karnes, Lavaca, Live Oak and Starr counties.
Solis was charged with nine counts of felony theft, amounting to more than $375,000. Breanne Mosley, Solis’ wife, was also arrested and charged with one count of felony theft for her involvement in the scheme. This case is separate from Solis’ charges and remains ongoing.
