TOMBALL — Kristi Williams, former Tomball ISD Manager of Property Tax Administration, was federally charged with wire fraud on July 1, 2026. A federal criminal information alleges Williams stole $996,174 in tax payments from the Tomball Independent School District.

Court records indicate Williams held the tax manager position from January 2018 to November 2023, and the alleged fraud occurred from September 2018 through June 2023. Records state Williams allegedly disguised the theft by using software to reverse cash payments recorded in certain groups, record them in new groups, and keep the new groups open for extended periods.

Tomball ISD identified suspicious financial activity in 2023, then terminated Williams immediately. The school district subsequently turned the investigation over to federal law enforcement. Williams is summoned to appear in federal court on July 13, 2026.

Tomball ISD is pursuing restitution for the funds, including a claim against its surety bond. The school district stated the incident has no impact on taxpayer accounts.