Who Is Darvis Griffin? Texas A&M Administrator Arrested

Darvis Lenell Griffin is a 55-year-old Texas A&M University information technology executive who was arrested in September 2026 on child sexual abuse charges originating in McLennan County, Texas.

Griffin, who served as Texas A&M’s executive director of information technology, faces charges of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and indecency with a child by sexual contact. Texas A&M suspended Griffin following his arrest.

What Is Darvis Griffin Accused Of?

Griffin is charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child, an offense that alleges repeated acts of sexual abuse involving a child younger than 14 over an extended period. Authorities have released few details about the underlying allegations, and the relationship between Griffin and the alleged victim has not been publicly disclosed. Some case and court records may be sealed because the allegations involve a child. [KBTX]

Updated court-record reporting also shows that Griffin is scheduled to face a charge of indecency with a child by sexual contact in addition to the continuous-sexual-abuse charge. [Texas Scorecard]

Darvis Griffin Was Arrested By Texas A&M Police

Texas A&M University Police arrested Griffin on September 3, 2026, on a warrant issued in McLennan County. He was initially booked into the Brazos County Jail before being transferred to McLennan County, where the criminal case is being prosecuted. [KBTX]

Griffin was released from custody on September 12 after posting a $75,000 felony bond in McLennan County, according to court-record reporting. [Texas Scorecard]

What Is Continuous Sexual Abuse Of A Young Child In Texas?

Texas law defines continuous sexual abuse of a young child as repeated acts of sexual abuse committed against a qualifying child over a period of 30 days or more. Prosecutors generally must prove that the defendant committed at least two acts of sexual abuse during the qualifying period. [Texas Penal Code]

The offense is a first-degree felony, but it carries a punishment more severe than the normal sentencing range for most first-degree felonies. A conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a young child can result in a prison sentence of 25 years to life. [Texas Penal Code]

Griffin Also Faces An Indecency With A Child Charge

Court records cited in September 2026 reporting list a second allegation against Griffin: indecency with a child by sexual contact. Texas law generally defines the offense as sexual contact with a child younger than 17 when performed with the intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. [Texas Scorecard] [Texas Penal Code]

Indecency with a child by sexual contact is generally classified as a second-degree felony under Texas law. [Texas Penal Code]

Texas A&M Suspended Darvis Griffin After His Arrest

Texas A&M confirmed that Griffin was suspended following his arrest while the university conducts an investigation. At the time of his arrest, Griffin was serving as executive director of information technology at the university. [KBTX]

Texas A&M had hired Griffin in 2020 as director of information technology for the Division of Student Affairs and assistant chief information officer for the university. He was later promoted to executive director of information technology in 2023. [Texas A&M] [Texas Scorecard]

Who Is Darvis Griffin?

Griffin is a Texas A&M graduate and longtime information technology administrator who worked in both higher education and public schools before his arrest. Texas A&M said when it hired Griffin in 2020 that he was a 1998 graduate of the university with approximately 20 years of experience implementing technology initiatives for educational institutions. [Texas A&M]

As Texas A&M’s director of information technology for Student Affairs and assistant chief information officer, Griffin was responsible for technology strategy and leadership supporting the university’s Division of Student Affairs. [Texas A&M Student Affairs]

Darvis Griffin Previously Worked For Waco ISD

Before returning to Texas A&M, Griffin held senior technology positions with the Waco Independent School District. He served as the district’s chief technology officer and assistant superintendent overseeing technology and innovation. [Texas A&M]

Texas A&M said Griffin managed technology infrastructure serving more than 17,000 users at 27 Waco ISD campuses. His responsibilities included data systems, network infrastructure, cybersecurity policy, instructional technology, professional development and IT governance. [Texas A&M]

Griffin also previously worked in information technology positions at institutions including Collin College, the Texas A&M Health Science Center and the University of Texas at Austin. [Texas Scorecard]

Darvis Griffin’s Texas Educator Certificate Is Under Review

Griffin also has a history as a certified Texas educator. Texas Scorecard reported that he received a Texas educator certificate in 2001. The certificate was listed as inactive beginning in 2007 and is now under review by the Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division following his arrest. [Texas Scorecard]

Darvis Griffin Had An Earlier 1991 Arrest

Texas Scorecard reported that Texas A&M campus police had previously arrested Griffin in 1991 for burglary of a habitation. The more recent reporting does not indicate that the decades-old arrest is connected to the current child sexual abuse case. [Texas Scorecard]

When Is Darvis Griffin Due In Court?

Griffin is scheduled to be arraigned in McLennan County on October 16, 2026. Court-record reporting lists the charges for that proceeding as continuous sexual abuse of a young child and indecency with a child by sexual contact. [Texas Scorecard]

The prosecution remains pending. Griffin has not been convicted of either charge, and the allegations against him remain accusations unless he enters a guilty plea or is found guilty in court.