Maverick County Commissioners Court May Appoint New County Attorney at January 8th Meeting

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018

Maverick County Commissioners Court may appoint a new County Attorney to replace former County Attorney Ricardo Ramos who resigned on December 7, 2017 to run for 293rd Judicial District Court at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2018, at 5 P.M. at Commissioners Courtroom, located at 500 Quarry Street, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

According to Agenda Item No. 30, Commissioners Court will hold a discussion and possible action on the appointment of a Maverick County Attorney.

Former County Attorney Ricardo Ramos automatically resigned upon registering as a candidate for District Judge on December 7, 2017 at the Texas Democratic Party Headquarters in Austin, Texas.  Since Ramos resigned after December 6, 2017, Commissioners Court were unable to call for a Special Election for County Attorney in the March 6, 2018 Primary Election and November 6, 2018 General Election.  Ramos continues to serve as County Attorney until his successor is appointed by Maverick County Commissioners Court under the Ultra Vires Act. Once Maverick County Commissioners Court appoints a successor, Ramos ceases being County Attorney and the newly appointed County Attorney takes an Oath of Office.

At least two Maverick County attorneys have expressed interest in being appointed County Attorney, including Edgar Juarez and A.J. Iracheta, both of Eagle Pass, Texas.  Maverick County has over 50 licensed attorneys practicing law.