Hays County Court Administrator Made an Improper Judicial Decision
Near the end of May 2020, an arrest warrant was executed for “stalking,” Jeffrey Blake Barnett, or Jeff Barnett, the Police Chief of the Kyle Police Department. The arrest warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Beth Smith. The initial police report was made on or about October 1, 2018; however, we do not […]
Howard County Justice of the Peace Issues Warrant for Another Howard County Justice of the Peace
On February 5, 2021, a warrant was issued by a Justice of Peace in Howard County on Robert Fitzgibbons; who was (at the time) a Justice of the Peace. The warrant was for Stalking: The affidavit claims that Fitzgibbons continually engaged in conduct towards a Micheal Anderson that placed Anderson in fear of bodily injury […]
TCOLE Confirms Many People Improperly Licensed to be Peace Officers, but Still Fails to Take Action
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has confirmed time and time again, there are people holding Peace Officer licenses in Texas without properly approved training. They even released information on multiple occasions confirming this issue. However, rather than performing their legally obligated duty under Texas Occupational Code 1701.501, they appear to have harbored those […]
Hays County Judge Ruben Beccera Bond May Not Be Properly Posted
On January 8, 2019, Judge Becerra was present in a Hays County Commissioners Court Session. During the session there was no motion made to approve the bond for Beccera. There was no second or vote to approve the motion to accept his bond for office of County Judge: On January 15, 2019, without the presence […]
Cameron County Wavies Service for Another Employee Named in a Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit.
Another waiver of service for Ferrara v. Wallace, 5:21-CV-00251. This time the waiver is for Luis Mendieta, the Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputy that did a less than average job in his investigative inquire to assist a Veterans Affairs Police Chief, Terry Jay Wallace Senior, in procuring an arrest warrant for a crime that never happened. […]
Cameron County Commissioners Court to Discuss Transitioning the Courthouse Security to the Cameron County Sheriff
On April 23, 2021, the Cameron County Commissioners Court posted a supplement agenda which shows discussions to take place on courthouse security. At this point, it is unclear what will occur; however, what is shown is improper process was performed by Sheriff Eric Garza which caused a temporary restraining order. Now the Commissioners Court appears […]
Temporary Restraining Order of Cameron County Sheriff Has Been Modified
On April 23, 2021, a hearing on Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza’s “Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Emergency Hearing,” occurred in the 445th Judicial District of Cameron County. The Honorable Judge Gloria M. Rincones presided. During the hearing each side was asked if there were concerns about Judge Rincones hearing the […]
The Cameron County Government Waives Service of Summons in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
On April 15, 2021, the Cameron County Government provided three of four waiver of summons in a Federal Civil Rights lawsuit. The fourth waiver could not be returned at this time due to the fourth person, Luis Mendieta no longer being with the Cameron County Government. Interestingly enough, this is the second time Luis Mendieta […]
Temporary Restraining Order issued to Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza over Courthouse Security Matter
On April 14, 2021, Honorable Judge Janet Leal issued a “Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Injunction.” The document was signed and filed into Cameron County District Court Case 2021-DCL-0243. The assigned Judicial Officer for the cause is the Honorable Gloria M Rincones and it looks as though she may be the […]
Cameron County Sheriff Garza May Have Overstepped His Legal Authority
News traveled fast on April 14, 2021, that Sheriff Eric Garza was being sued by his own Commissioners Court. The revelation was semi-stunning. It turns out Sheriff Garza cancelled a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cameron County Constables from Precinct 2. The MOU was for courthouse security of the Cameron County Court System for […]