KATY, Texas — The Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a pair of contingent-fee legal matters Monday night, voting 6–1 to adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a contingent-fee legal services agreement for expedited review and then voting 6–1 to approve the specific agreements with three law firms.

The actions followed a closed meeting conducted under Texas Government Code chapter 551. After reconvening in open session, the board voted first to adopt a resolution approving a contingent-fee legal services contract and the findings necessary to request expedited review from the Texas Attorney General. The board then approved a contingent-fee legal services agreement with Thompson Horton LLP; Island & Bonin, P.C.; and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, P.C., as discussed in closed session. Both motions passed by recorded vote, 6 to 1.

Board President Redmond called for votes using the keypad system after the motions were moved and seconded. A board member identified as Mr. Cross was reminded to register a vote during the first item; the clerk recorded the outcome for both motions as 6–1. The transcript shows the motions were presented as carrying forward the discussions and findings developed in closed session and specifically referenced expedited review by the Texas Attorney General.

No additional motions tied to those agenda items were recorded in open session. The motions as read into the public record used identical language referencing the closed-session findings and the request for expedited Attorney General review. The board did not discuss substantive details of the underlying claim or litigation in open session, citing the statutory authority for closed deliberations.

The board will post any required resolution text and related documents in compliance with new statutory posting requirements noted elsewhere in the meeting record.

Less-critical items proceeded after the votes, including presentations on accountability ratings and the proposed budget and tax rate.