A former high school math teacher in Weatherford has been taken into custody and faces a felony charge after authorities say he engaged in an improper relationship with a student.
Chase Liles who taught at Weatherford High School was arrested by Weatherford Police on Thursday and booked on a felony charge of improper relationship between an educator and a student. The arrest came just one day after Liles submitted his resignation from Weatherford Independent School District on Wednesday August 5.
Weatherford ISD confirmed the arrest in an official statement and noted that the district had been actively cooperating with law enforcement throughout the investigation. School officials also said they notified both the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the State Board of Educator Certification as part of standard protocol in cases of this nature.
The district emphasized its commitment to student safety and stated that it takes all reports involving potential harm to students with the utmost seriousness. Officials said they are unable to release further details about the case due to privacy laws and the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the matter.
Liles is currently being held in custody on a bond set at $50,000.
The charge of improper relationship between an educator and a student is a felony offense under Texas law. The statute is specifically designed to protect minors from exploitation by adults in positions of authority and trust within educational settings. A conviction under this law can carry significant prison time and would result in the permanent loss of any teaching credentials in the state.
Cases like this one often prompt school districts to conduct internal reviews of policies and reporting procedures. Weatherford ISD has not indicated whether any additional staff members are under review or whether the investigation may be expanded.
The State Board of Educator Certification has the authority to revoke or suspend a teaching license when a certified educator is charged with or convicted of certain criminal offenses. Notification to that body suggests the state-level process to potentially strip Liles of his certification has already been set in motion.
Parents and community members in Weatherford have not yet made widespread public statements but cases involving educators and students in North Texas often draw significant concern from local families and school board members alike.
Weatherford is located in Parker County roughly 25 miles west of Fort Worth and is home to a growing suburban school district that serves thousands of students across multiple campuses. Weatherford High School is the district’s primary secondary campus.
The investigation remains active and additional details are expected to emerge as the legal process moves forward through the Parker County court system.
