Some scorpions can kill you. I don't think the ones in east Texas can, unless you are already unhealthy. I don't mess around with them. I killed one in the living room that was a good 2.5 to 3" long last week. I've also killed 2 tiny ones in the chicken coop and one on the back porch this year.
When I was 9 or 10, one stung me. It was an unforgettable experience. A doctor's visit, nausea & vomiting, and a foot that was so swollen, that I couldn't wear shoes for over a week. And wouldn't you know it, it was summer, so I didn't even get the benefit of staying home from school.