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Local resident accuses Keller ISD board of unauthorized closed meetings, cites Texas statutes
Summary
At the Keller ISD special meeting, public speaker Stuart Rennie accused trustees of holding unauthorized closed meetings and cited Texas Government Code sections and an attorney general opinion, warning of potential fines and criminal penalties.
Stuart Rennie, the first public commenter at the Keller ISD special meeting, told trustees he believed the board had engaged in unauthorized closed meetings and cited state law and an attorney general opinion as grounds for liability.
"We, the voters of Keller ISD, didn't trust your 2 faced assurances, bland platitudes, and meaningless promises," Rennie said, later referencing a Texas attorney general opinion and multiple Texas Government Code provisions he said could carry fines and jail time for violations. Rennie told the board the Texas attorney general opinion JM‑1071 (1989) and sections of the Texas Government Code related to open meetings justified review of the board's past contacts and consultations. He urged newly elected trustees to examine records and raised concerns about the district's outside counsel.
The board did not respond to the allegations during public comment; the chair closed the audience-with-individuals portion after three speakers finished. The public comment preceded the board's certification of the May 3, 2025 trustee election and subsequent reorganization.
Because Rennie cited specific statutory sections by number and an attorney general opinion, his remarks establish the topics trustees may need to address in future oversight or records requests.
