Comal County DA Seeks Texas Attorney General Guidance on Identifying Hill Country Prep Shooter, Records Release
The Comal County District Attorney’s Office has formally requested guidance from the Texas Attorney General’s Office on whether it is legally required to release the identity of a 15-year-old student involved in a recent shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School.
According to officials, the inquiry also centers on whether additional records related to the incident can be publicly disclosed under Texas transparency laws, given the age of the individual involved and the ongoing sensitivity of the case.
The incident occurred at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, part of Comal Independent School District, where authorities reported that a student shot a teacher before turning the weapon on himself. Officials have not released further identifying details as legal review continues.
The DA’s office is seeking clarity on how juvenile privacy protections intersect with public information laws, a decision that could determine what details may be released in the coming weeks.
Local reporting by KSAT Investigates has highlighted community concerns surrounding transparency, school safety, and the legal limits on disclosure in cases involving minors.
The Texas Attorney General’s ruling is expected to guide how the case is handled moving forward, particularly regarding the release of names, investigative files, and related documents.