Jasper council accepts settlement after executive session in pending litigation

Jul 13, 2026

After an executive session held under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for pending litigation, the Jasper City Council reconvened and unanimously voted to accept a proposed settlement with Mr. Josh Hadnot on July 13, 2026.

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The council entered executive session at 7:28 p.m. under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney — pending litigation). The council reconvened at 7:57 p.m., and Council Member Lequin Hilderbrand moved to accept the proposed settlement with Mr. Josh Hadnot; Council Member Bob Mayhar seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

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