Chenault v. Bexar County

Today, the court enters into the field of micro-management of county government and reads a constitutional provision out of context. In so doing, the court interferes with the lawful, prudent, and responsible exercise of power by the Bexar County Commissioners Court. What makes this more egregious is the factual context in which the action is taken, particularly since the court arguably gives the petitioners over two years back pay when they did not even request this relief at the trial court. For the following reasons, I disagree with this action and would affirm the judgment of the court of…