Mark Meuer has hit numerous roadblocks in his effort to sit in the Precinct 2 Commissioner’s seat in Lubbock County. Meuer believes he – not Jason Corley – is the rightful commissioner.
One question – was Meurer ever a government official? That affects his legal rights. The other question that came up this week is this: did his attorney file a December appeal to the wrong Court of Appeals?
The case had been scheduled for trial (not just a hearing) in April. But the Supreme Court stayed any further proceedings in Lubbock until the appeals process is further along.
How we got here
Meurer was sworn in December 8 – the same day County Judge Curtis Parrish asked sheriff’s deputies to escort Jason Corley from his office. Parrish claimed Corley resigned his seat by announcing his candidacy for Congress with more than one year and 30 days left in his term office…