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Donna TRO case being transferred to district court

Donna TRO case being transferred to district court
2 hours 49 minutes 10 seconds ago Tuesday, September 24 2024 Sep 24, 2024 September 24, 2024 12:46 PM September 24, 2024 in News - Local

A temporary restraining order involving Donna city leaders is being transferred to district court.

The decision was made during a hearing held Monday morning. As the case is transferred, the TRO is effectively dissolved, officials say.

READ THE JUDGE'S ORDER HERE

The TRO was first granted on Aug. 26 to block two Donna city council members from voting on the employment status of the city manager and city attorney.

READ MORE: Temporary restraining order accuses Donna city council members of violating open meetings law

The order accuses Donna place three and four council members Ernesto Lugo and Oscar Gonzales of holding a secret meeting that violates that Texas Opens Meeting Act.

Channel 5 News was told a new TRO can be filed once a district court is assigned to the case.

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