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After executive session, court authorizes attorneys to continue settlement talks in litigation including Kaufman County v. Texas General Mechanical
Summary
The court entered executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult on pending litigation (including Kaufman County v. Texas General Mechanical) and, on return to open session, authorized county attorneys to continue settlement negotiations.
The Commissioners Court entered an executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation, including a matter captioned "Kaufman County versus Texas General Mechanical." The court later reconvened in open session and approved a motion authorizing the county's attorneys to continue settlement negotiations.
The judge introduced the executive-session motion and the court voted to enter closed session; on returning to open session, the judge said the only action needed was authority for counsel to continue settlement talks and the court approved that authorization by motion and voice vote.
No additional details about the litigation or negotiation terms were disclosed in open session.
