Daniel San Miguel faces charges following his termination and arrest, a case that has shaken two South Texas school communities. The 54-year-old former Refugio Police officer and Goliad ISD trustee was fired, then jailed on child sexual assault charges. Here is what the record shows.
Key Takeaways
- Daniel San Miguel, 54, was fired June 2, 2026, then arrested June 6 by the Texas Rangers.
- A grand jury indictment later stacked four charges, including two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
- He remains a Goliad ISD trustee unless he resigns or is convicted.
What exactly happened to Daniel San Miguel?
Daniel San Miguel lost his badge before he lost his freedom. The Refugio Police Department terminated him on June 2, 2026. Four days later, the Texas Rangers took him into custody. He faced two counts at first: aggravated sexual assault of a child (a first-degree felony) and official oppression (misconduct by a public servant). If you’ve been following Texas school safety news, the pattern feels grimly familiar.
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Who is Daniel San Miguel?
Daniel San Miguel held two roles that put him near children. He worked as a school resource officer (an officer assigned to a campus) at Refugio ISD from January to May 2026. He also sat as an elected Goliad ISD trustee.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel San Miguel |
| Age | 54 |
| Former role 1 | Refugio Police officer / SRO |
| Former role 2 | Goliad ISD board trustee |
| SRO assignment | Jan–May 2026 |
| Investigating agency | Texas Rangers |
What is the full case timeline?
The timeline moves fast and hard. Each date below marks a documented step in the Texas Rangers investigation and the court process. Our analysis suggests the speed reflects how seriously investigators treated the allegations.
| Date (2026) | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2 | Refugio PD fires San Miguel |
| June 6 | Texas Rangers arrest him |
| June 8 | Goliad ISD issues criminal trespass notice |
| August 12 | San Miguel re-arrested, booked into jail |
| August (grand jury) | Indictment adds new counts |
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What charges does he face now?
The grand jury indictment expanded the case to four charges. That is the number that matters most. Two counts are the most severe, and stalking was added alongside the original official oppression count.
| Charge | Count | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated sexual assault of a child | 2 | First-degree felony |
| Stalking | 1 | Felony |
| Official oppression | 1 | Misdemeanor |
The victim’s identity and age have not been released. Texas sets the age of consent at 17, a fact that frames the statutory nature of the allegations.
How did the school districts respond?
Both districts moved quickly to reassure families. Goliad ISD Superintendent Holly Lyon said no district students or staff were identified in the allegations. The district issued a criminal trespass notice on June 8, barring San Miguel from campus property.
- Refugio ISD confirmed all employees completed child abuse recognition training.
- Goliad ISD declined further comment, citing the active criminal case.
- Lyon stressed that student safety remains the district’s highest priority.
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Why is he still on the school board?
He stays on the board because the law protects elected seats. An elected Goliad ISD trustee cannot be fired the way an employee can. Removal follows a strict legal path.
- Resign voluntarily from the seat.
- Convict him of a felony in court.
- Petition a court for removal on grounds like official misconduct.
Until one of those happens, San Miguel keeps his seat. He and two other trustees ran unopposed and were automatically re-elected to new three-year terms.
What does this mean for concerned residents?
You can verify local officials yourself, and that matters here. Public records tools let you check names, roles, and case status with an easy, secure search. Accurate, up-to-date data helps you separate rumor from record.
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This case remains active, and the courts have not reached a verdict. Track the Refugio County docket for the next hearing date. That is the single most reliable next step.
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