Former mayor leads lawsuit against city of Wimberley

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Exsar.Arguello on May 29, 2019

The controversial Wimberley wastewater saga is now heading into the court system.

On May 17, Wimberley resident and former Mayor Steve Thurber filed a lawsuit in Hays County District Court against the city, alleging a potential quid pro quo, or favor, and Texas Open Meeting Act (TOMA) violations. Those accusations relate to Wimberley’s acquisition of an easement needed for Aqua Texas to provide wastewater service to town.

The suit also comes after investigations by the Hays County District...

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