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La Marque council authorizes settlement in lawsuit with Texas City Terminal Railway
Summary
After an executive session, La Marque's council voted July 14 to authorize a settlement in litigation with Texas City Terminal Railway Company, according to a motion recorded at the meeting's close.
Following an executive session on July 14, the City of La Marque City Council authorized a settlement in its litigation with Texas City Terminal Railway Company (cause number 20‑C‑V‑0633), the council announced at the meeting's public adjournment.
The action was taken in closed session under the attorney‑client privilege and reported out in open session with a motion to authorize the settlement. Council made the authorization by vote; the council did not disclose settlement terms in open session.
Council and staff said the matter is subject to court procedures and attorney confidentiality, and they did not release financial or confidential settlement details at the meeting. City attorney confirmation and finalized documents will be filed with the court in accordance with the settlement process.
Ending
City officials said they will follow legal and procedural steps to finalize the settlement and will provide public updates consistent with court rules and confidentiality obligations.
