Hays

Judge Strikes Down $440 Million Hays County Road Improvement Bond Due to Election Irregularities

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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A ruling by a Travis County District Court judge has declared a $440 million bond aimed at enhancing roads in Hays County as invalid. The decision stems from an election that, according to the judge, was called unlawfully by the county’s Commissioners Court. The controversy has been fueled by a lawsuit from Save Our Springs Alliance regarding the 2024 road improvement project. The judge found that the Commissioners Court breached the Texas Open Meetings Act when they conducted the election for Proposition A last year, which ultimately led to the bond … Read more

Unlicensed Attorney Faces Disciplinary Action for Hiring Fake Lawyer in Hays County Court

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A woman from Hays County, Texas, faced charges of practicing law without a license and made an appearance in court on Tuesday. The defendant, Nichole Humes, had her case rescheduled for a later date. The incident raises concerns about the consequences of hiring fraudulent lawyers. Humes’ presence in court on Tuesday marked a significant development in the case against her. The charges against her involve the unauthorized practice of law, which is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the legal system. The decision to reset Humes’ case suggests that further investigation or legal … Read more

Hays County District Clerk Held in Contempt Over Failed Jury Summons Delivery

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HAYS COUNTY, Texas (AP) – The Hays County District Clerk was held in contempt of court Tuesday following issues with the delivery of jury summons, according to an attorney present at the hearing. Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson Sr. disclosed on Jan. 4 a mistake made by a vendor that affected over 6,000 jury notices across multiple county offices. As a result, Hays County officials had to hand deliver the summons to potential jurors. Hays County Judge Tanner Neidhardt summoned Anderson to explain the issues with the deliveries. However, Anderson’s explanation was not satisfactory … Read more

Hays County Officials Go Door-to-Door to Rectify Jury Notice Error Impacting Thousands

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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Thousands of jury summonses were hand-delivered by Hays County constables after a county vendor made an error. The mistake impacted over 6,000 jury notices, which were printed and distributed to the constables for delivery to prospective jurors for an upcoming trial setting on January 8. According to county officials, the constables took on the task of personally delivering the summonses to multiple households to rectify the situation. Hays County District Clerk Anderson Sr. expressed his regret, stating, “It’s an unfortunate situation due to the important nature of the cases that are … Read more