# 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.
- Title: Judge Tim O'Hare survives removal lawsuit | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tim o'hare, tarrant county, lon burnam, removal lawsuit, judicial misconduct, texas courts, polling locations, voter suppression, fort worth, commissioner's court, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/court-refuses-remove-tarrant-county-judge-tim-ohare
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tim o'hare, tarrant county, lon burnam, removal lawsuit, judicial misconduct, texas courts, polling locations, voter suppression, fort worth, commissioner's court, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Judge O'Hare cannot be removed through this legal challenge because a court found his actions did not constitute official misconduct under Texas law.