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Rockwall County court moves into executive session on litigation; reconvenes with no action
Summary
The commissioners court went into executive session May 19 under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss pending litigation, including cases involving DMDS Land Company; the court reconvened at 11:04 a.m. and the chair said 'no action taken. Mediation continues.'
The Rockwall County Commissioners Court announced it would adjourn into executive session to discuss pending or contemplated litigation and to seek legal advice, citing Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The chair specifically named matters involving Doctor Horton litigation, municipal utility districts, and litigation by DMDS Land Company against Rockwall County, including case numbers referenced in open session.
The court recessed into executive session at about 9:04 a.m. and reconvened at 11:04 a.m. Upon return the presiding officer stated, "no action taken. Mediation continues." The transcript records no formal vote or settlement during the open meeting portion; the matter remains in mediation per the court’s statement.
