Legal Spending
Summary
Conroe is hiring more lawyers, potentially costing taxpayers up to $400,000 extra. This is to handle two ongoing lawsuits the city is involved in.
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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city may spend up to an additional $150,000 for the Sellars case and up to $250,000 for the Fire Fighters Association case.
The law firms hired to defend the city will benefit financially.
Taxpayers could be burdened by the significant legal defense costs.
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Conroe council adds up to $400K in new legal spending for 2 lawsuits
Conroe council adds up to $400K in new legal spending for 2 lawsuits Community Impact | News
Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
The council discussed authorizing significant additional funds for legal defense in two separate lawsuits: one involving John Sellars and another with the Conroe Professional Fire Fighters Association. These expenditures raise concerns about taxpayer money being used for legal battles.
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