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Nueces County court authorizes outside counsel as DA removal petition proceeds
Summary
After extended public comment and legal briefing, the county commissioners voted to hire outside counsel to represent the county’s interests and assist District Attorney Mark Gonzales in an ongoing petition for removal, while setting limits and seeking fee recovery if Gonzales prevails.
The Nueces County Commissioners Court voted April 12 to authorize hiring outside counsel to represent the county and assist District Attorney Mark Gonzales as a petition to remove him advances.
The vote followed hours of public comment and legal discussion. Supporters of Gonzales urged the court to provide defense costs, citing past practice and the high stakes for an elected official. Opponents raised questions about precedent, potential criminal‑style allegations in the petition and the fiscal exposure of using county funds for an elected official’s defense.
Gonzales appeared in court and said he had previously retained counsel and wanted representation he trusts. His attorney on Zoom, Christopher Gale, told the court that Texas law and…
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