State records show Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Police Chief Henry Garcia and Lieutenant Maria Molina are no longer employed by the district as of last week.
According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, both Garcia and Molina ended their employment with Lamar CISD on April 7.
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On Wednesday afternoon, KPRC 2 learned that attorneys representing Lt. Molina have filed a formal grievance and appeal challenging her termination.
“Lt. Molina adamantly protests this action, stating it is not substantiated by the facts,” her attorney said in a statement. “She intends to vigorously defend her reputation to ensure such a miscarriage of justice does not affect other officers in the future.”
The full statement regarding the legal action is provided below.
Multiple sources previously told KPRC 2 that, beginning in February, Garcia and Molina were under investigation in connection with alleged inappropriate behavior on campus.
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Prior to joining Lamar CISD, state records show Garcia and Molina worked together for several years at the Stafford Police Department.
Records indicate Molina was hired by Lamar CISD roughly two months after Garcia became police chief.
Molina was promoted to lieutenant over the Office of Professional Standards in July 2025, according to the district’s website. In that role, she was responsible for ensuring the efficient and ethical operation of department personnel.
Both Garcia’s and Molina’s photos and biographies were still listed on the Lamar CISD website Wednesday morning, but they have since been removed.
When KPRC 2 contacted the Lamar CISD Police Department in February requesting to speak with Chief Garcia, the person who answered said he was unavailable and could not provide a time for a callback.
At the time, the district confirmed that two officers had been placed on administrative leave pending a third-party investigation. Two lieutenants were assigned to interim leadership roles “to ensure continuity of operations.”
Lamar ISD released the following statement:
“Lamar CISD has experienced recent personnel changes within its Police Department. These changes were the result of a matter isolated between officers and did not involve students, district resources, or campus operations. There is no impact to our campuses, and all safety protocols and procedures remain in place and continue to be followed. We understand there has been interest in this matter. As with all personnel-related situations, the district does not provide immediate public comment while established processes are underway. While those changes have occurred, this matter remains active within the district’s established processes, and the district is limited in what it can share. The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority, and campus and district operations continue without disruption.”
Full statement released on behalf of Maria Molina:
“Lt. Maria Molina has officially filed a formal grievance and appeal regarding her termination by Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens.
The grievance asserts that Superintendent Nivens and the School District failed to follow required procedures and investigation protocols, including governing guidelines from LCISD regarding the termination of a police officer. Lt. Molina adamantly protests this action, stating it is not substantiated by the facts. She intends to vigorously defend her reputation to ensure such a miscarriage of justice does not affect other officers in the future."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.