Investigators say the suspect dated one victim and had access to the home.
HOUSTON, Texas — A man identified by deputies as Tuong Thien Mac, 50, has been charged with invasive visual recording after investigators said a small camera was discovered in a home bathroom in southeast Houston. Authorities say the device captured three women who live in the home.
Officials said the case is in its early stages but carries immediate stakes for privacy and victim notification. The Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office said detectives recovered a device and related media, which are being analyzed for the length of recording and the number of potential victims. Prosecutors are reviewing the case materials to determine whether additional counts will be filed and to set the first court appearance.
Deputies said the investigation began when the device was found inside a bathroom used by three women. Detectives obtained statements and collected digital evidence before identifying Mac as a suspect. Authorities said Mac had been dating one of the women and had prior access to the residence. He was arrested after investigators conducted interviews and seized the camera for forensic review. A supervisor with the constable’s office said the victims are being kept informed about case milestones while evidence processing continues.
Investigators said preliminary checks show the camera recorded bathroom activity, but they have not released details on how the device was concealed or when recordings started. The constable’s office said the evidence includes video files that will be examined for timestamps and any signs of distribution. Officials did not immediately provide bond or attorney information for the suspect. The women reported the discovery and cooperated with detectives, who documented the scene and secured the storage media for lab analysis.
In Texas, invasive visual recording generally applies to secretly capturing images of a person in a bathroom or changing room without consent and is prosecuted as a state jail felony. Cases typically move through device forensics, victim identification, and charging decisions. Detectives said the findings from digital analysis will guide how many counts are pursued. Authorities also said the investigation will check whether any additional homes or locations are involved, though no such evidence has surfaced so far.
Mac was booked following his arrest. The constable’s office said it expects to release more information once lab results are complete and prosecutors set a timetable for court. Victim services teams have been assigned to provide updates and help with impact statements. Officials said more details will be included in upcoming charging documents or probable cause summaries filed with the court.
As of Friday, the digital review was ongoing and officials had not released a court date. The next expected update is when prosecutors finalize charges and the court records reflect a scheduled appearance.
Author note: Last updated November 28, 2025.