The Court approved allowing individual County Court judges to obtain outside legal counsel to represent their interests as elected judges in the ongoing O'Donnell v. Harris County litigation.

What it means for you

Elected County Court judges involved in the O'Donnell v. Harris County case will have access to outside attorneys representing their personal interests as judges in that litigation.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, for outside counsel representing their interests as elected judges in the O'Donnell v Harris County litigation in response to ongoing litigation. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.