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15 • Executive SessionDenton County (Denton County)
A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.
Presented in: Denton County Commissioners Court (Commissioners Court) on 2026-05-12
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.”
AE
Andy Eads
County Judge
YES
KF
Kevin Falconer
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
YES
DE
Dianne Edmondson
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
YES
RW
Ryan Williams
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
BJ
Bobbie J. Mitchell
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
15.A. Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in Cause No. 141-377-160-26, styled County of Denton, Texas v. Victoria Johnson et al., currently pending in the 141st Judicial District Court of Tarrant County, Texas, and any appropriate action.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.