Lamar CISD Teacher Charged With Inappropriate Relationship

ROSENBERG, TX — A 37-year old Lamar Consolidated ISD teacher is facing charges of having an improper relationship with a student.

Richard Segura, a former teacher at Lamar Consolidated High School, is accused of sending inappropriate messages to one of his students.

A School Resource Officer with the Rosenberg Police Department learned of the allegation against Segura in February, and the department began its investigation.

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Lamar Consolidated High School Principal Dr. Kaye Williams released the following statement about the incident:

"The District was made aware of allegations against Richard Segura on Feb. 20. The employee was immediately placed on paid administrative leave, pending an investigation. The following day, Mr. Segura resigned from Lamar CISD. The District informed the Rosenberg Police Department and the Texas Education Agency about the allegations and investigation," the statement read in part.

Williams added that the TEA is also investigating Segura as a result of this incident.

"I want you to know that Lamar Consolidated High School takes all allegations very seriously. Again our top priority will always be student safety," Williams concluded.

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office is handling the case.

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