Baptist pastor admits guilt in prostitution arrest

Eddie Hilburn was arrested by the Harris County Sheriff's Office and charged with prostitution as part of a month-long sex sting operation conducted by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Police Department. Sting leads to 250-plus arrests. less Eddie Hilburn was arrested by the Harris County Sheriff's Office and charged with prostitution as part of a month-long sex sting operation conducted by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston ... more Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Baptist pastor admits guilt in prostitution arrest 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A Baptist pastor charged with prostitution earlier this year will spend a year on probation after admitting guilt in a plea deal Monday, according to court officials.

Eddie Hilburn, a pastor at The Woodlands First Baptist Church, was arrested July 19 by the Harris County Sheriff's Office and charged with prostitution, court records show.

On Monday, he pleaded guilty in exchange for a year-long sentence of deferred adjudication, a form of probation that allows him to escape a conviction on his record if he successfully completes it.

The 53-year-old joined the church in July 2012 and was a senior pastor, according to the church's website. The website notes Hilburn is married with three adult children. He attended East Texas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.