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Mercedes ISD board awards general‑counsel contract to Law Office of Tony Torres after close vote
Summary
After presentations from two law firms and a debate about committee procedure and tabulation accuracy, the Board of Trustees voted 4–1 with one abstention to award RFQ No. 02-08-25-408 to the Law Office of Tony Torres, PLLC and authorized the superintendent to finalize terms.
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 4–1 with one abstention to award the district's general‑counsel contract (RFQ No. 02-08-25-408) to the Law Office of Tony Torres, PLLC, following presentations by two finalist firms and a lengthy board discussion about process and continuity.
Board President Marcus Garcia called for presentations by Walsh Gallegos Trevio, Rolston & Townsend and by the Law Office of Tony Torres. Walsh Gallegos highlighted its statewide school‑law practice, TEA certification for board training, and a large special‑education practice; Mike Saldana of Walsh Gallegos said the firm represents more than 500 districts and stressed its…
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