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Commissioners say Justice Vanagoni has not requested county‑paid counsel; court cites limits on spending
Summary
Court discussed litigation between Justice of the Peace Vincent Vanagoni and the commissioner's court and clarified that Vanagoni has not requested county‑funded counsel; county counsel said the Texas Constitution bars county funds for private purposes unless the suit concerns official capacity.
Collin County Commissioners Court reviewed a pending lawsuit filed by Justice of the Peace Vincent Vanagoni against the commissioner's court and noted that Vanagoni has not formally requested that the court provide taxpayer‑funded legal counsel.
The judge told the court that while Vanagoni indicated he had counsel, "the only way to have legal counsel in his official capacity is to put a…
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