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Judge Tim O'Hare survives removal lawsuit
A Texas court dismissed a case against Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare, rejecting claims he abused his power when removing a critic from a public meeting.
In brief
A Texas court dismissed a case against Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare, rejecting claims he abused his power when removing a critic from a public meeting. Judge O'Hare cannot be removed through this legal challenge because a court found his actions did not constitute official misconduct under Texas law. Originally…
Judge O'Hare survives removal case
A Texas judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare. The ruling cannot be appealed.
Former rep sued over arrest
Former state Rep. Lon Burnam filed the lawsuit after being kicked out of a Commissioner's Court meeting and arrested for criticizing O'Hare.
Court found no misconduct
The judge ruled that Burnam's allegations did not amount to official misconduct or incompetency under Texas law.
Meeting was about polling sites
The clash occurred during a meeting on closing over 100 polling locations in Tarrant County ahead of the November midterm elections.
Closure sparks voter suppression claims
O'Hare said the closure would save one million dollars in taxpayer funds. Critics called it a voter suppression tactic targeting areas with mostly people of color.
The key point
Judge O'Hare cannot be removed through this legal challenge because a court found his actions did not constitute official misconduct under Texas law.
