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Weslaco ISD board adopts contingent-fee legal services agreement, authorizes attorney-general review
Summary
Trustees adopted a contingent-fee legal services resolution to pursue litigation (including participation in multi-district social-media litigation) and authorized submission to the Texas attorney general for expedited review; a trustee disclosed his firm represents other districts but said he has no financial interest in this contract.
The Weslaco ISD Board voted to adopt a resolution approving a contingent-fee legal services agreement and to request expedited review by the Texas attorney general. The board's action authorizes entering into contingent-fee agreements with outside counsel for specified litigation matters, and the motion cited Melva Segura v. Weslaco ISD (92nd Judicial Court, Hidalgo County) and potential multi-district litigation concerning youth social media usage.
During discussion a trustee disclosed an existing representation: "My firm is representing a bunch of school districts on the same exact litigation. However, I have no financial interest in this case," the trustee said before the board voted. The motion passed by voice vote and the board directed staff to submit the contract and required findings to the Attorney General's office for expedited review as provided under the Texas Government Code.
