Politics & Government
Trial Set For September In Lawsuit Against Williamson County
A candidate for a constable's position alleges he was asked improper questions during his interview for the vacant slot in 2013.

ROUND ROCK, TX -- A September trial date has been set stemming from a lawsuit against Williamson County officials a plaintiff says asked improper questions of a candidate for a constable seat during a formal interview.
The county has already spent more than $338,000 in lawyers' fees since the allegations surfaced, county spokeswoman Connie Watson said.
The issue stems from litigation filed in 2013 by the Texas Civil Rights Project on behalf of former Burnet County sheriff's deputy Robert Lloyd, a law enforcement veteran who interviewed to fill the then-vacant Precinct 3 constable position that covers portions of Round Rock in addition to Georgetown and Jarrell.
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The lawsuit claims Lloyd was asked on his views on abortion and political leanings, which are the type of inquiries employers are not allowed to ask under the law.
The county has since retained the services of two law firms, Houston-based Bracewell LLP and Almanza, Blackburn, Dickie and Mitchell LLP of Austin in defending itself against the allegations, Watson confirmed. So far, they've been paid nearly $340,000, according to a requested tally of legal costs.
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According to the complaint, other candidates for the post complained of having allegedly been asked about their views on issues ranging from abortion to religion.
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