Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a criminal investigation into the Celina Independent School District following allegations that a former district employee committed “horrendous acts against children,” escalating a scandal that has shaken the North Texas community.
Paxton announced the investigation on X over the weekend, saying his office’s Criminal Investigations Division will look into reports connected to the arrest of a Celina ISD employee.
“Any individual who broke the law or was involved in the heinous actions that have been reported will be brought to justice,” Paxton said on Oct. 24.
Longtime coach and principal placed on leave amid lawsuit and scandal
The probe comes as Celina High School head football coach Bill Elliott, a local legend who led the Bobcats to nine state championships over three decades, was placed on paid administrative leave, along with Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn. District officials said the move, made Friday, was necessary to avoid interfering with ongoing police investigations. Neither Elliott nor Ginn has been accused of any crime…