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25.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
Meeting Date:
09/25/2018
Title:
Opioid Lit
Submitted For:
Dan Gattis
Submitted By:
Hal Hawes, County Judge
Department:
County Judge
Agenda Category:
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Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Counsel Contingent Fee Contract to engage Watts Guerra LLP; The Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, Briggs; Jay R. Aldis; and the Law Offices of Edmond Moreland for the representation and prosecution of a lawsuit arising under the laws of the State of Texas against various pharmaceutical companies and/or distributors that design, manufacture, promote, market, distribute, and/or sell prescription opioid drugs, and those acting in concert with them; exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4); and authorize the presiding officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute all documents necessary for such engagement and representation.

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Inbox Reviewed By Date
County Judge Exec Asst. Wendy Coco 09/20/2018 08:51 AM
Form Started By:
Hal Hawes
Started On:
09/20/2018 08:31 AM
Final Approval Date:
09/20/2018