52 • REGULAR AGENDAWilliamson County (Williamson County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent the Williamson County Sheriff in relation to (1) Case No. 1:25-cv-02094-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker v. State of Texas, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and (2) Case No. 1:25-cv-02153-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker

Presented in: Williamson County Commissioners Court - January 27, 2026 on 2026-01-27

Official Roll-Call Vote

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent the Williamson County Sheriff in relation to (1) Case No. 1:25-cv-02094-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker v. State of Texas, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and (2) Case No. 1:25-cv-02153-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the engagement of the law firm of Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to represent the Williamson County Sheriff in relation to (1) Case No. 1:25-cv-02094-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker v. State of Texas, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and (2) Case No. 1:25-cv-02153-ADA; Kevin Lewis Walker v. State of Texas, et al.; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; 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).