Texas couple labeled fake ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines’ admits $5M dream home renovation scam

[Texas](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/southwest/texas) Texas couple labeled fake ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines’ admits $5M dream home renovation scam Christopher and Raquelle Judge used Judge DFW LLC to defraud over 40 victims across six counties  By [Julia Bonavita](//www.foxnews.com/person/b/julia-bonavita) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 18, 2026 4:00pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/18) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6360664094112) #### [Fox News Flash top headlines for January 17](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6360664094112) Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas couple has [pleaded guilty](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime/trials) to federal charges after prosecutors revea... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*