A former Houston Public Works employee indicted on bribery charges for funneling water repair contract cash to herself has accepted a plea deal and will serve 10 years in prison.

Patrece Lee, a former maintenance manager with Houston Public Works, last year was charged with abuse of official capacity and four counts of bribery. She allegedly used her position to funnel more than $400,

Patrece Lee pleaded guilty to bribery after she was charged with defrauding the City of Houston out of more than $700,000.

A former Houston Public Works employee was accused of steering water line repair contracts to her own company, pocketing more than $700,000.