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Sabinal Today
By the People, for the People
Former Texas teacher sentenced to 30 years for sexual Snapchats
Kenneth Mulkey received a harsh prison term for attempting to coerce and entice a minor online.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:05pm
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A federal judge in Texas sentenced former Sabinal Independent School District teacher and coach Kenneth Mulkey to 30 years in prison on April 1 for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Mulkey had sent lewd Snapchat messages to what he believed was a teenage girl, but was actually an undercover police officer.
Why it matters
This case highlights the serious consequences teachers can face for engaging in sexual misconduct with minors, even if the interactions take place online. It also underscores the importance of law enforcement vigilance in identifying and prosecuting adults who attempt to exploit children through digital platforms.
The details
Mulkey, a former teacher and coach at Sabinal ISD, was caught in an undercover sting operation after sending explicit Snapchat messages to what he believed was a teenage girl. In reality, the 'minor' was an undercover police officer, and Mulkey was arrested and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
- On April 1, 2026, Mulkey was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his crimes.
The players
Kenneth Mulkey
A former teacher and coach at Sabinal Independent School District who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor online.
What they’re saying
“Protecting children from sexual predators is one of our highest priorities, and we will continue to work tirelessly to identify and prosecute anyone who seeks to exploit minors.”
— U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff
The takeaway
This case serves as a sobering reminder of the grave consequences teachers can face for engaging in sexual misconduct with minors, even through digital platforms. It underscores the need for vigilance and strong law enforcement action to protect vulnerable children from online predators.
