45.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 08/05/2025
- Title:
- Bickerstaff engagement agreement (Smith)
- Submitted By:
- Shannon Francis, General Counsel
- Department:
- General Counsel
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent Williamson County and William Russell Barrett in relation to the matter of Cause No. 25-1798-C26; Derrick Smith v. Williamson County, Texas, et al.; In the 26th Judicial District Court of Williamson County, Texas; and 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 Texas Local Government Code § 262.024(a)(4), and finding that funding such agreement as to William Russell Barrett serves a public interest and not merely a private interest, and that any alleged act or omission of said party in relation to the allegations asserted in this lawsuit was performed while acting in good faith and within the scope of his official duties as a Williamson County employee.
Background
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
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Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Delia Colon | 07/31/2025 11:56 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Shannon Francis
- Started On:
- 07/31/2025 11:20 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/31/2025