FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THEY DON’T SHOW UP. COUNTY BUSINESS STOPS.

For the second Commissioners Court meeting in a row, the Democratic commissioners chose not to appear. This time, their absence prevented the Court from obtaining the physical quorum required by Texas law, bringing county business to a halt.

Even while on a previously scheduled vacation, Commissioner Andy Meyers appeared remotely in an effort to fulfill his responsibilities. Although Texas law requires at least three members to be physically present to conduct county business, his willingness to participate demonstrates a commitment to serving the people of Fort Bend County. In contrast, the commissioners who chose not to attend prevented the Court from conducting the public’s business.

Texas law provides that a county officer may be removed for official misconduct, including the intentional refusal or neglect to perform a duty imposed by law.

When elected officials repeatedly refuse to attend Commissioners Court—and their absence stops the people’s business—it raises an important question:

Should Fort Bend citizens ask a district court to determine whether this conduct constitutes official misconduct under Texas law?

Fort Bend County deserves leaders who show up, do their jobs, and put the people’s business first.

Greg Barnes
Chairman

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