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Hemphill County commissioners hold executive session on possible litigation, reconvene with no action
Summary
Hemphill County Commissioners' Court met Feb. 24, 2026, entered an executive session to consult with the county attorney about possible litigation under Texas Government Code §551.072, reconvened without taking action and adjourned shortly after.
Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson called the Commissioners' Court to order at 9:00 a.m. on Feb. 24, 2026, and said all members were present. The court authorized a consultation with the county attorney concerning possible litigation and entered executive session at 9:02 a.m. under Texas Government Code §551.072.
The court remained in closed session until 10:09 a.m. and reconvened in regular session at 10:10 a.m. The minutes state that no action was taken following the executive-session consultation. Shortly thereafter Commissioner Tim Alexander moved to adjourn at 10:12 a.m.; Commissioner Dale Schafer seconded the motion, which carried unopposed.
The meeting record lists those present and presiding as Lisa Johnson, Dawn Webb, Tim Alexander, Dale Schafer, Nicholas Thomas and Rosa Gandara. Sheriff Brent Clapp was noted as also present. The official minutes include attestation lines to finalize the record.
No votes, directives or public deliberations relating to the legal matter were recorded in the minutes after the executive session; the record indicates only that the court consulted with counsel and reconvened without taking formal action.
