Overview
- Samuel Perez posted a $75,000 bond after his arrest on a charge of online solicitation of a minor.
- Police searched his Katy home under a warrant that authorized the seizure of phones, computers, cameras, and internet records tied to the case.
- Court records say Perez and the girl traded 238 TikTok and Instagram messages in 2025 that included sexual content and nude photos.
- An affidavit states the student reported at least five sexual encounters inside a classroom in August and September 2025, with one incident stopping when a teacher approached.
- Katy ISD says district police investigated, Perez is no longer employed, and he had not been on district property for most of the school year.