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Gonzales County approves Eddie Escobar as consultant county attorney for December
Summary
The commissioners approved hiring Eddie Escobar to serve as a consultant county attorney for December while the incumbent undergoes surgery; Escobar proposed work under 30 hours/week and compensation tied to the county attorney salary line, to be paid from existing legal-fees budget lines.
Gonzales County commissioners voted to employ attorney Eddie Escobar as a consultant county attorney for the month of December to assist during the incumbent county attorney's medical leave.
Escobar told the court he would limit his work to under 30 hours per week to avoid benefits and would begin on Dec. 1 to help with administrative duties and transition. He proposed compensation tied to the county attorney salary figure discussed in the meeting (the transcript references an annual figure of $140,000 divided by 12), and county staff confirmed payment would be processed from the existing legal-fees line and appear on upcoming bill lists; Escobar will receive a 1099 for the work.
Commissioners discussed budget logistics and confirmed there is funding in the legal-fees line to cover consultant payments for the month. The court instructed Escobar to submit an invoice and approved issuing checks on the next bill lists (one in early December and a subsequent payment later in the month); the motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: Escobar will submit an invoice for processing; staff will issue payment via the bill list process and prepare appropriate tax reporting (1099). The arrangement is limited to December unless the court approves further action.
