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Denton County approves outside counsel and judge-authorized contract for federal case

Denton County · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Denton County officials voted to assign outside legal representation and authorize the county judge to sign an employment contract to defend the county in Lucos v. City of Carlton, citing an exemption under Texas Local Government Code §262.023. Items 15(b) and 15(c) recorded no action; the meeting then adjourned.

Denton County officials voted to authorize outside legal representation and to permit the county judge to sign a contract of employment to represent the county in Lucos v. City of Carlton, a case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.

The action was presented under agenda item 15(a). The…

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