LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Mark Meurer is asking the Texas Supreme Court to block County Commissioner Jason Corley from serving on the court after a months-long legal dispute over the Precinct 2 seat.
Corley was removed from office by County Judge Curtis Parrish in December. Meurer was then appointed to preside over Precinct 2.
Corley sued Meurer following his removal. Judge Patrick Pirtle ruled to allow Corley to return to the court in late December, prompting Meurer to take the case to the state’s highest court.
In a letter to the court Friday, Meurer said his plea challenging the district court’s jurisdiction was denied. Meurer argues the law prevents Corley from filing this type of suit, saying it must come from the state, making Meurer the rightful officeholder.
Commissioner’s Court to consider Corley’s legal expenses
The Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court will debate whether to pay for Corley’s legal bill this week.
Commissioners will convene Tuesday for their meeting instead of Monday due to weather. On the agenda is Corley’s $12,000 legal bill.
Corley hired Benjamin Garcia for the lawsuit to stay on the Commissioner’s Court. After it was decided that he could continue representing Precinct 2, he wants the court to reimburse him, saying the actions of County Judge Curtis Parrish led to the litigation.
The agenda for the commissioner’s meeting Tuesday says they will discuss and consider the request.
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