A Crosby High School educator is under investigation after allegations of an improper relationship with a student surfaced Tuesday night, rattling the tight-knit Crosby community and prompting a law enforcement review. According to a brief update from FOX 26 Houston, a short bulletin posted Feb. 27 stated that school and law enforcement officials are looking into the allegation. The report did not identify either the employee or the student, and the station’s video segment offered few additional details about how broad the inquiry might be.
What the law says
Under Texas law, it is a crime for a school employee to engage in sexual contact or intercourse with a student who is enrolled at the same school where the employee works. That conduct is defined as a second-degree felony in the Texas Penal Code §21.12. The statute also bars public release of the enrolled student’s name in these cases.
A second-degree felony conviction carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison, along with possible fines, under Penal Code Sec. 12.33. If an arrest or charges arise from the Crosby investigation, those punishment ranges would come into play in any criminal case.
How districts and the state investigate
The Texas Education Agency says school districts and campus leaders must follow tightened reporting rules that were passed in 2025. TEA’s Educator Investigations Division can also open its own inquiry into alleged misconduct involving certified staff.
Agency guidance explains that principals are required to notify superintendents on an accelerated timeline, and superintendents in turn must report certain types of allegations to TEA while any criminal investigation or probe by the Department of Family and Protective Services may proceed at the same time. TEA also maintains online complaint portals and other resources for parents, students and staff members who have information about possible educator misconduct.
Local context
Recent Houston-area cases underscore how allegations can evolve into criminal prosecutions and lengthy prison terms. A former KIPP Houston teacher, for example, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty in 2025 to having sexual contact with a student, highlighting the stakes when claims are substantiated. The Houston Chronicle reported on that case as well as the fallout for school districts and educator certification…