Pastor in The Woodlands, Texas, arrested and charged with prostitution
By Claudette
Posted Nov 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Eddie Hilburn, a pastor at The Woodlands First Baptist Church in The Woodlands, Texas, was arrested Wednesday by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and charged with prostitution, according to the sheriff’s office.
The 52-year-old joined the church in July 2012 and served as senior pastor, according to the church’s website. The website also states that Hilburn is married with three adult children and that he attended East Texas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
According to ABC 13, Hilburn was arrested after he paid an undercover sheriff’s deputy $80 for sexual activities. The report is attributed to ABC 13 and the arrest itself has been charged, not adjudicated, so no conviction or plea is reported at this time.
The church said in a statement that it is still gathering information on the arrest. “We can assure you that a statement will be issued once all facts are known, and administration has had an opportunity to review them,” the church said. “We appreciate your patience in the meantime, and we continue to look to God for guidance.”
The statement from the church indicates that its administration will review the facts before it issues further comment, a step that reflects the principle of honest dealing with members and the public (Proverbs 11:1).
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