Legal tab nears $90,000 in Williamson County constable lawsuit
The legal bills are approaching $90,000 for the Williamson County commissioners accused of asking questions about religion, abortion and gay marriage while interviewing constable candidates last year, but in detailed court filings this week, attorneys for the county said commissioners had every right to pose those questions.
The lawsuit, filed in June 2013 in U.S. District Court in Austin, alleges that Williamson County commissioners asked inappropriate questions of candidates who were interviewing for the vacant Precinct 3 constable’s position. The Texas Civil Rights Project filed the lawsuit on behalf of constable applicant Robert Lloyd.
Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/legal-tab-nears-90000-in-williamson-county-constab/nhTdD/ (subscription required)
More background on the lawsuit at: http://www.texascivilrightsproject.org/blog/archives/366
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‘No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall anyone be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments.’
was upheld.
Years ago I thought about running for office locally, but would not declare my religion. I have no religion to declare. I believe in the rights of all living beings.
Thank you Karl Rove. 
