A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested for a third time, one month after his first arrest, this time accused of sending an unwanted nude photograph of himself to his wife's cousin. Teofilo Chacon, 31, was booked into the Harris County Jail on a charge of sending obscene material after Precinct 4 deputies responded to a harassment complaint in the 6800 block of Cypresswood Drive.
According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, deputies made the arrest after responding to a harassment complaint. As reported by ABC13 Houston, Chacon allegedly sent a full nude photograph of himself to the relative and was identified in part by tattoos visible in both the photo and his jail booking image. He also allegedly threatened to call the woman's husband and falsely claim the two were having an affair, per court records cited by the station.
Chacon appeared in court Monday night, the same account notes, as the case unfolded alongside two earlier arrests within the same month. His attorney of record did not respond to requests for comment, per the outlet's reporting.
A Month of Escalating Charges
The obscenity charge is Chacon's third arrest, on September 28, 2026, exactly one calendar month after his first arrest, following a rapid sequence of alleged offenses. As detailed by Cedar News, he was first arrested on August 28, 2026, after allegedly taking a phone from his soon-to-be ex-wife as she tried to call 911, in an incident that reportedly involved him preventing her from leaving with their children. A second arrest followed on September 4 for allegedly violating court-ordered bond conditions, the outlet reported.
Chacon resigned from the Harris County Sheriff's Office on September 8, closing out six years with the agency while an internal investigation into his conduct was still active, according to ABC13's report. He had previously worked for the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office before joining HCSO, and the station notes he is currently a student.
Bryan School Lockdown Tied to the Case
A prosecutor said Chacon's actions caused a lockdown at a school in Bryan, Texas — a city in Brazos County roughly 90 miles northwest of Houston, per Cedar News.
At a magistrate hearing Monday, a Harris County magistrate set Chacon's total bond at $85,000, citing public safety concerns and saying there are sufficient factors indicating significant safety concerns, according to ABC13. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.15, magistrates are required to weigh community safety, pending charges and criminal history when setting bond amounts, according to FindLaw.
What Chacon Could Be Facing Legally
Under Texas Penal Code Section 43.23, simple promotion or production of obscene material is a Class A misdemeanor, while wholesale promotion is a state jail felony, according to Saputo Toufexis. The law also provides a second-degree felony enhancement for specified child-related images, the firm notes. Texas law defines obscene material as content depicting patently offensive sexual acts or lewd exhibitions appealing to prurient interest, the firm notes.
Separately, Texas Penal Code Section 42.07 criminalizes electronic communication sent with intent to harass, alarm or torment another person, classifying first-time offenses as a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine, according to The Hull Firm. Repeated harassment or harassment that violates a protective court order can escalate the charge to a Class A misdemeanor, the firm adds.
Licensing Questions Loom Over His Resignation
Because Chacon resigned while under investigation, his departure falls under scrutiny required by Texas Occupations Code Section 1701.452 and rules strengthened by Senate Bill 1445 in 2023. Law enforcement agencies must submit an F-5 Report of Separation to the state within seven business days of an officer's departure, noting whether the officer resigned while facing a pending misconduct investigation, according to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. The F-5 reporting system was strengthened by the Legislature specifically to prevent officers under investigation from quietly transferring between agencies without disclosure, per the commission. The current status of Chacon's peace officer license has not been reported.
Texas magistrates may also issue an Emergency Protective Order lasting 61 to 91 days following arrests for family violence or harassment, barring contact with victims or family members, according to CMK Defense, PLLC. Direct or indirect contact made while such an order is active constitutes a separate offense under Texas Penal Code Section 25.07, the firm notes.
