Legislation Details

File #: 24-3391    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 5/24/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/4/2024 Final action: 6/4/2024
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session to consider the appointment of a Judge for Probate Court No. 5 due to the pending resignation of Judge Kathleen S. Stone.
Department: Office of County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Deputy County Administrator

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session to consider the appointment of a Judge for Probate Court No. 5 due to the pending resignation of Judge Kathleen S. Stone.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court is the appropriate authority to both act on the resignation and fill the vacancy in the statutory probate court. See Tex. Gov. Code ? 25.0009. Judge Kathleen S. Stone has submitted a letter of resignation effective June 14, 2024.

Expected Impact:
Appointment of a Judge for Probate Court No. 5.

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X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service



Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Location: 1115 Congress Street, Suite 510, Houston, Texas 77002
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