Authorize and Approve an exemption to bond requirement for extraordinary writs in an action concerning chapter 56 in ...

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2025-0603 Authorize and Approve an exemption to bond requirement for extraordinary writs in an action concerning chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, brought on behalf of District Attorney John Creuzot, in his official capacity, and Dallas County against the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, as allowed by Texas Civil Practice Remedies Code section 6.001(c); including any temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction. On a motion made by Commissioner John Wiley Price, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: May 20, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve an exemption to the bond requirements for any action against the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, in his official capacity, concerning the adopting a new chapter 56 in Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code, 1 TAC §§ 56.1-56.10, as allowed by Texas Civil Practice Remedies Code section 6.001(c), including any temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction. Done in open Court May 20, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None ABSTAINED: