A 21-year-old man who worked as a band tech at Hendrickson High School last year faces a charge of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student. Pflugerville police identified him as Angel Dominguez.
According to Pflugerville Police
According to Pflugerville Police, Dominguez is described as a former student teacher who worked as a band tech at Hendrickson High School during the last school year. He faces a charge of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student.
What the Charge Means Under Texas Law
The charge Dominguez faces, Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, is codified under Texas Penal Code Section 21.12, according to the Texas Constitution and Statutes. It is not yet known whether Dominguez has entered a plea or retained an attorney, and no court appearance details have been made public.
The Texas Education Agency, which oversees educator misconduct investigations statewide, says its rules define such misconduct broadly as any behavior that violates law, professional ethics, student safety, or the integrity of the education profession, per the agency's own guidance on educator misconduct. The agency's framework illustrates the broader regulatory backdrop for cases like this one, though there is no indication yet of any disciplinary action specific to Dominguez's certification status.
A Pattern Seen Elsewhere in Texas Schools
Dominguez's arrest comes amid a string of similar cases surfacing across Texas school districts this year. In San Antonio, a grand jury this week indicted former KIPP University Prep High School assistant teacher Priscilla Castro, 28, on charges of indecency with a child involving sexual contact and improper relationship with a student, both also second-degree felonies, according to the San Antonio Express-News. That case stemmed from an alleged incident the newspaper says occurred on the last day of school in May 2025, with Castro booked into the Bexar County jail that August after authorities said they discovered she had sexual contact with a 15-year-old student during school hours.
No such details have been disclosed in the Pflugerville case, and the comparison is limited to the shared statutory charge rather than any similarity in alleged conduct. Pflugerville police have not released a booking record, indictment, or any statement from Hendrickson High School or the school district regarding Dominguez's employment status.
Investigators Seek Tips From the Public
Pflugerville police are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward. The department has asked the public to call 512-990-6731 or email [email protected] with any tips related to the investigation.
The department, based in Pflugerville, Texas, describes its mission as actively engaging the community by inspiring trust and respect to keep people safe. It has noted that its social media accounts are not monitored around the clock, and it directs anyone with an emergency to call 911 rather than reach out online.
