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Petition to the Texas Supreme Court to hold an emergency hearing on the ongoing battle between County Judge Mark Henry and District Court Judge Lonnie Cox over the firing of Justice Administrator Bonnie Quiroga.

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No 15-0993_______________________________________

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS_______________________________________

THE HONORABLE MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE

OF GALVESTON COUNTY

Petitioner

v

THE HONORABLE LONNIE COX

Respondent____________________________________________________

On Petition for Review from the First Court of Appealsat Houston Texas

_______________________________________________________________

PETITIONERrsquoS EMERGENCY MOTION FOR EXPEDITEDCONSIDERATION (BY 9 AM TOMORROW WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 6) OF EMERGENCY MOTION TO STAY COURT OFAPPEALSrsquo MANDATE

_______________________________________________________________

TO THE HONORABLE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS

Petitioner the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

files this Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration (By 9 AM Wednesday

January 6) of Emergency Motion to Stay Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate and would

show the Court as follows

Background

1 On December 22 2015 the First Court of Appeals affirmed the trial

courtrsquos temporary injunction in the underlying case and the denial of Petitionerrsquos

FILED15-0993152016 35023 PMtex-8465518SUPREME COURT OF TEXASBLAKE A HAWTHORNE CLERK

2

plea to the jurisdiction Henry v Cox --- SW3d ---- No 01-15-00583-CV (Dec

22 2015)1 Justice Harvey Brown concurred in part and dissented in part2 Justice

Brownrsquos dissent implicates issues concerning the trial courtrsquos subject matter

jurisdiction

2 On December 22 2015 the First Court of Appeals also issued its

mandate with the opinion and judgment3 The issuance of the mandate caused the

court of appealsrsquo judgment to take effect immediately for a trial on a permanent

injunction TEX R APP P 186 511(b) The court of appeals issued its mandate

instantaneously even though the dissenting opinion on its face triggers this Courtrsquos

appellate jurisdiction TEX GOVrsquoT CODE sect 22225(c)

3 Petitioner desires to file a petition for review with this Court to seek

review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion Because the court of

appeals already issued its mandate a permanent injunction is certain to issue

before the partiesrsquo briefing in this Court can be completed and before any decision

by this Court can be rendered invoking potential mootness issues

1 The court of appeals issued a corrected opinion the next day on December 23 2015 Thecorrected majority opinion dated December 23 2015 is attached to Petitionerrsquos EmergencyMotion at Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate at Tab A2 Justice Brownrsquos concurring and dissenting opinion is attached to Petitionerrsquos EmergencyMotion at Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate at Tab B3 The mandate is attached to Petitionerrsquos Emergency Motion at Stay the Court of AppealsrsquoMandate at Tab C

3

4 As a result on December 23 2015 Petitioner filed an Emergency

Motion to Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate with this Court Petitioner asked

the Court for relief on an emergency basis by January 11 2016 because that is

when the trial on the permanent injunction was set

Updated Information

5 On January 4 the trial court issued a notice setting a hearing for

tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 at 1030 am and required all motions to

be considered be filed today by 1000 am (Tab A)

6 Today January 5 RespondentPlaintiff Judge Lonnie Cox filed a

Motion for Contempt against Petitioner and his trial counsel for not complying

with the temporary injunction that was stayed by the underlying appeal and

potentially resulting in jail without bail (Tab B) see TEX R APP P 291(b) TEX

CIV PRAC amp REM CODE sect 6001(b)(4) 51014(a)(8) (b) TEX R CIV P 692

Requested Relief

7 As a result Petitioner respectfully requests the Court to grant his

Emergency Motion for Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate on an emergency

expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 and to stay

all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may seek review in this Court of

the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion by filing a petition for review See TEX

4

R APP P 181(a) Without this requested emergency relief Petitioner will be

effectively denied the right to seek further review in this Court

Prayer for Relief

WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED Judge Henry respectfully

requests the Court to grant this Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration

and to further grant his Emergency Motion for Stay of the Court of Appealsrsquo

Mandate on an emergency expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday

January 6 2016 staying all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may

seek review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion in this Court by filing a

petition for review Judge Henry further prays for all other relief to which he may

be justly entitled

Respectfully submitted

BEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

s N Terry Adams Jr

Edward L FriedmanState Bar No 07462950efriedmanbakerlawcomBAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP811 Main 401 Suite 6111Houston Texas 77002Telephone (713) 751-1600Fax (713) 751-1717

N Terry Adams JrState Bar No 00874010tadamsbmpllpcomJoseph M NixonState Bar No 15244800jnixonbmpllpcomJames E ldquoTreyrdquo Trainor IIIState Bar No 24042052ttrainorbmpllpcom

5

Nicholas D SteppState Bar No 24077701nsteppbmpllpcomBEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd 25th FloorHouston Texas 77056Telephone (713) 623-0887Fax (713) 960-1527

Counsel for PetitionerThe Honorable Mark Henry

County Judge of Galveston County

CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

I hereby certify that I have conferred with Mark Stevens counsel for theHonorable Lonnie Cox on January 5 2016 regarding this Motion and he indicatedthat Respondent is opposed to it being granted

s Nicholas D Stepp

Nicholas D Stepp

6

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

Counsel for Respondent

s N Terry Adams Jr

N Terry Adams Jr

TAB A

TAB B

1

No15CV0583

THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

15mdash00583-CV

Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

2

3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

mandate

4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

paperwork to receive payments

5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

court

6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

facilities (eg phone county email office)

7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

3

other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

would not be acted on

Floor of the Galveston County Justice

Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

4

disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

salaries with Justice Administration

12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

October 1 2015

14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

Department of Justice Administration

15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

5

or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

Criss former judge of the 212th

17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

emphatically refused that extension explaining

District Court who attended with and on

behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

action but retain the pretended ability in the future

18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

be discussed

19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

6

and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

Prayer

Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

Judicial District Court

7

Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

County of Galveston

1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

____Mark W Stevens_______________________

Day of January 2016

Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

Certificate of Service

efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

s Mark W Stevens

List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

8

Temporary Injunction

Attachments

Letter of July 14 2015

Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

Affidavit of Monica Gracia

Affidavit of Clint Purcell

Affidavit of Susan Criss

J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

VS sect Galveston County Texas

The Hon Mark Henry sect

County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

Monday June 222015

Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

i bull

independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

perform its judicial functions The Court rules

bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

its judicial functions

From the evident presented the Court finds

Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

government related projects

2

On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

holding this sensitive court position

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

suspended by the State Bar

On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

3

I r bull1

that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

appeared at the interviews she set

The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

and hiring court administrative employees

In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

without the administrative director since July 24 20~

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

position continued to be vacant

the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

4

Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

judiciary in any of his comparative counties

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

be hired

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

appropriate salary range for such a position

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

the judiciary

After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

Exhibit C

On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

5

The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

administrator by further actions of

bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

Drummond salary

bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

lock

bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

against Ms Quiroga

bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

to work for the judges

6

The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

independence of the judiciary

It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

7

County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

hereby enjoined from

1 Taking any action on the matters

(a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

injunction

(b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

injunction

(c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

compliance with this temporary injunction

(d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

(e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

compliance with this temporary injunction

These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

including Bonnie Quiroga

3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

administrative duties

8

4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

County

6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

Administration on July 23 2014

It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

parties A docket control order will be issued

Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

Procedure

9

On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

~

10

EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

precinct officer in the county

It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

hire a new justice administrator

1

1

EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

sect

sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

Order of September 24 2014

The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

unlawful tennination

SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

-b---cot

LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

1300 POST OAK BOULEVARD

SUITE 2500

HOUSTON TEXAS 77056-3000

-JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

BOARD CERTIFIED FAX (713) 960-1527

EMAIL JNIXON8MPLLPCOM

CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

July 14 2015

Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

Dear Mr Stevens

I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

Very truly yours

~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

PLAINTIFF sect sect

v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

NOTICE OF APPEAL

Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

and would respectfully show the Court as follows

1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

EXHIBIT vAP P 24

3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

281(b)

4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

(c)

Respectfully submitted

BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

Exhibit AP p 34

2

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

Ex hi bit n A p 44II

3

MEMORANDUM

TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

DATE July 16 2015

RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

2199867vl 9999991114011

AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

GALVESTON COUNTY

Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

of Justice Administration in Galveston County

On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

during the meeting and he agreed

We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

pOSition was separate from those five

About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

what7 5he said yes

Further affiant sayeth not

SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

STATE OF TEXAS

COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

by the County

11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

AFFIDAVIT

BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

My name is Susan Elizabeth

herein are true and correct

contained

SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

~~nv2015

KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

ORDER

Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

Trial court case number 15CV0583

Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

It is so ORDERED

Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

Date September 21 2015

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    plea to the jurisdiction Henry v Cox --- SW3d ---- No 01-15-00583-CV (Dec

    22 2015)1 Justice Harvey Brown concurred in part and dissented in part2 Justice

    Brownrsquos dissent implicates issues concerning the trial courtrsquos subject matter

    jurisdiction

    2 On December 22 2015 the First Court of Appeals also issued its

    mandate with the opinion and judgment3 The issuance of the mandate caused the

    court of appealsrsquo judgment to take effect immediately for a trial on a permanent

    injunction TEX R APP P 186 511(b) The court of appeals issued its mandate

    instantaneously even though the dissenting opinion on its face triggers this Courtrsquos

    appellate jurisdiction TEX GOVrsquoT CODE sect 22225(c)

    3 Petitioner desires to file a petition for review with this Court to seek

    review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion Because the court of

    appeals already issued its mandate a permanent injunction is certain to issue

    before the partiesrsquo briefing in this Court can be completed and before any decision

    by this Court can be rendered invoking potential mootness issues

    1 The court of appeals issued a corrected opinion the next day on December 23 2015 Thecorrected majority opinion dated December 23 2015 is attached to Petitionerrsquos EmergencyMotion at Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate at Tab A2 Justice Brownrsquos concurring and dissenting opinion is attached to Petitionerrsquos EmergencyMotion at Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate at Tab B3 The mandate is attached to Petitionerrsquos Emergency Motion at Stay the Court of AppealsrsquoMandate at Tab C

    3

    4 As a result on December 23 2015 Petitioner filed an Emergency

    Motion to Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate with this Court Petitioner asked

    the Court for relief on an emergency basis by January 11 2016 because that is

    when the trial on the permanent injunction was set

    Updated Information

    5 On January 4 the trial court issued a notice setting a hearing for

    tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 at 1030 am and required all motions to

    be considered be filed today by 1000 am (Tab A)

    6 Today January 5 RespondentPlaintiff Judge Lonnie Cox filed a

    Motion for Contempt against Petitioner and his trial counsel for not complying

    with the temporary injunction that was stayed by the underlying appeal and

    potentially resulting in jail without bail (Tab B) see TEX R APP P 291(b) TEX

    CIV PRAC amp REM CODE sect 6001(b)(4) 51014(a)(8) (b) TEX R CIV P 692

    Requested Relief

    7 As a result Petitioner respectfully requests the Court to grant his

    Emergency Motion for Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate on an emergency

    expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 and to stay

    all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may seek review in this Court of

    the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion by filing a petition for review See TEX

    4

    R APP P 181(a) Without this requested emergency relief Petitioner will be

    effectively denied the right to seek further review in this Court

    Prayer for Relief

    WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED Judge Henry respectfully

    requests the Court to grant this Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration

    and to further grant his Emergency Motion for Stay of the Court of Appealsrsquo

    Mandate on an emergency expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday

    January 6 2016 staying all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may

    seek review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion in this Court by filing a

    petition for review Judge Henry further prays for all other relief to which he may

    be justly entitled

    Respectfully submitted

    BEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

    s N Terry Adams Jr

    Edward L FriedmanState Bar No 07462950efriedmanbakerlawcomBAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP811 Main 401 Suite 6111Houston Texas 77002Telephone (713) 751-1600Fax (713) 751-1717

    N Terry Adams JrState Bar No 00874010tadamsbmpllpcomJoseph M NixonState Bar No 15244800jnixonbmpllpcomJames E ldquoTreyrdquo Trainor IIIState Bar No 24042052ttrainorbmpllpcom

    5

    Nicholas D SteppState Bar No 24077701nsteppbmpllpcomBEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd 25th FloorHouston Texas 77056Telephone (713) 623-0887Fax (713) 960-1527

    Counsel for PetitionerThe Honorable Mark Henry

    County Judge of Galveston County

    CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

    I hereby certify that I have conferred with Mark Stevens counsel for theHonorable Lonnie Cox on January 5 2016 regarding this Motion and he indicatedthat Respondent is opposed to it being granted

    s Nicholas D Stepp

    Nicholas D Stepp

    6

    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

    I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

    Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

    Counsel for Respondent

    s N Terry Adams Jr

    N Terry Adams Jr

    TAB A

    TAB B

    1

    No15CV0583

    THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

    MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

    TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

    under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

    show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

    and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

    not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

    1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

    having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

    Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

    named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

    on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

    attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

    who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

    2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

    15mdash00583-CV

    Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

    Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

    By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

    2

    3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

    Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

    the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

    July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

    opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

    mandate

    4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

    Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

    Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

    paperwork to receive payments

    5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

    means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

    defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

    declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

    temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

    upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

    misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

    Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

    an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

    court

    6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

    Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

    facilities (eg phone county email office)

    7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

    in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

    July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

    3

    other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

    retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

    by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

    concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

    Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

    8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

    Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

    9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

    information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

    Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

    County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

    trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

    would not be acted on

    Floor of the Galveston County Justice

    Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

    noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

    Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

    10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

    acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

    ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

    that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

    directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

    of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

    Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

    contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

    District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

    11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

    Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

    4

    disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

    this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

    Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

    Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

    possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

    Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

    the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

    reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

    would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

    some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

    positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

    Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

    the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

    salaries with Justice Administration

    12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

    13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

    if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

    accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

    October 1 2015

    14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

    violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

    most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

    Department of Justice Administration

    15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

    Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

    would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

    status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

    5

    or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

    displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

    16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

    attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

    Criss former judge of the 212th

    17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

    emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

    CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

    which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

    emphatically refused that extension explaining

    District Court who attended with and on

    behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

    ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

    Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

    action but retain the pretended ability in the future

    18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

    4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

    Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

    January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

    be discussed

    19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

    the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

    6

    and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

    Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

    compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

    had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

    ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

    in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

    Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

    whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

    the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

    disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

    Prayer

    Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

    TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

    Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

    Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

    Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

    Judicial District Court

    7

    Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

    State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

    County of Galveston

    1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

    2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

    3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

    4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

    ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

    Day of January 2016

    Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

    Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

    The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

    Certificate of Service

    efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

    s Mark W Stevens

    List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

    8

    Temporary Injunction

    Attachments

    Letter of July 14 2015

    Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

    Affidavit of Monica Gracia

    Affidavit of Clint Purcell

    Affidavit of Susan Criss

    J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

    JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

    trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

    Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

    The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

    VS sect Galveston County Texas

    The Hon Mark Henry sect

    County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

    ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

    On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

    a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

    Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

    County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

    Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

    All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

    Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

    Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

    Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

    Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

    this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

    The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

    later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

    agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

    Monday June 222015

    Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

    this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

    arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

    temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

    Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

    statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

    r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

    1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

    i bull

    independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

    perform its judicial functions The Court rules

    bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

    Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

    for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

    applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

    bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

    acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

    interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

    bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

    bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

    the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

    Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

    its judicial functions

    From the evident presented the Court finds

    Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

    courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

    selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

    approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

    Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

    so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

    The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

    Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

    Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

    are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

    Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

    the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

    daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

    government related projects

    2

    On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

    Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

    Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

    judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

    Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

    By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

    order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

    the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

    administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

    order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

    Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

    to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

    placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

    Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

    administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

    holding this sensitive court position

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

    Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

    eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

    State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

    necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

    suspended by the State Bar

    On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

    allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

    instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

    TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

    were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

    allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

    that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

    3

    I r bull1

    that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

    appeared at the interviews she set

    The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

    selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

    process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

    to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

    judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

    administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

    process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

    obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

    and hiring court administrative employees

    In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

    appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

    this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

    When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

    without the administrative director since July 24 20~

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

    requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

    workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

    position continued to be vacant

    the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

    Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

    Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

    candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

    position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

    as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

    at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

    4

    Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

    the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

    and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

    administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

    setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

    administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

    for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

    including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

    judiciary in any of his comparative counties

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

    lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

    independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

    be hired

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

    Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

    appropriate salary range for such a position

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

    salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

    administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

    the judiciary

    After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

    Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

    of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

    former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

    Exhibit C

    On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

    Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

    5

    The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

    Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

    the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

    Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

    vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

    administrator by further actions of

    bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

    Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

    implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

    Drummond salary

    bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

    for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

    bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

    about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

    lock

    bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

    by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

    seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

    against Ms Quiroga

    bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

    bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

    bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

    directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

    bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

    Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

    After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

    Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

    2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

    to work for the judges

    6

    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

    effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

    meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

    Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

    Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

    a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

    Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

    independence of the judiciary

    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

    shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

    Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

    employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

    Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

    Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

    its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

    shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

    positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

    a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

    b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

    systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

    c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

    d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

    to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

    e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

    appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

    further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

    7

    County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

    the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

    Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

    employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

    as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

    Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

    hereby enjoined from

    1 Taking any action on the matters

    (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

    administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

    injunction

    (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

    injunction

    (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

    compliance with this temporary injunction

    (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

    administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

    (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

    compliance with this temporary injunction

    These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

    special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

    Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

    including Bonnie Quiroga

    3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

    and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

    4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

    furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

    administrative duties

    8

    4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

    of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

    5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

    Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

    County

    6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

    July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

    7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

    Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

    Administration on July 23 2014

    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

    shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

    salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

    administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

    duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

    It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

    of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

    supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

    Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

    This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

    parties A docket control order will be issued

    Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

    posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

    Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

    Procedure

    9

    On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

    Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

    ~

    10

    EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

    AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

    COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

    On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

    County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

    County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

    Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

    new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

    authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

    commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

    selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

    inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

    the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

    to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

    precinct officer in the county

    It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

    commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

    was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

    county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

    hire a new justice administrator

    1

    1

    EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

    sect

    sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

    ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

    iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

    by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

    setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

    Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

    Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

    June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

    Order of September 24 2014

    The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

    or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

    actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

    County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

    bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

    IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

    mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

    I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

    Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

    her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

    bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

    check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

    unlawful tennination

    SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

    -b---cot

    LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

    ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

    July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

    May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

    BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

    Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

    BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

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    July 14 2015

    Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

    Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

    Dear Mr Stevens

    I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

    Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

    I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

    Very truly yours

    ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

    2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

    Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

    Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

    By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

    CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

    THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

    PLAINTIFF sect sect

    v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

    THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

    sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

    NOTICE OF APPEAL

    Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

    this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

    Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

    and would respectfully show the Court as follows

    1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

    desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

    Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

    2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

    Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

    Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

    interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

    a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

    b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

    EXHIBIT vAP P 24

    3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

    proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

    281(b)

    4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

    Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

    case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

    5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

    trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

    (c)

    Respectfully submitted

    BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

    By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

    Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

    Exhibit AP p 34

    2

    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

    s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

    Ex hi bit n A p 44II

    3

    MEMORANDUM

    TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

    FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

    DATE July 16 2015

    RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

    As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

    Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

    UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

    2199867vl 9999991114011

    AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

    GALVESTON COUNTY

    Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

    My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

    of Justice Administration in Galveston County

    On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

    requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

    arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

    during the meeting and he agreed

    We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

    as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

    That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

    that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

    the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

    she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

    that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

    HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

    hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

    was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

    situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

    one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

    Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

    we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

    Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

    indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

    Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

    previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

    me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

    employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

    in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

    pOSition was separate from those five

    About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

    made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

    with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

    that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

    responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

    what7 5he said yes

    Further affiant sayeth not

    SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

    Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

    AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

    STATE OF TEXAS

    COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

    BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

    1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

    2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

    3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

    Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

    5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

    Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

    June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

    would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

    6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

    back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

    7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

    Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

    8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

    to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

    with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

    9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

    going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

    meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

    pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

    want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

    you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

    pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

    resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

    here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

    GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

    why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

    said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

    would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

    myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

    needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

    101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

    doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

    pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

    by the County

    11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

    could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

    June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

    SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

    AFFIDAVIT

    BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

    who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

    On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

    1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

    2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

    3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

    their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

    classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

    Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

    8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

    bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

    emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

    would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

    11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

    12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

    My name is Susan Elizabeth

    herein are true and correct

    contained

    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

    ~~nv2015

    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

    ORDER

    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

    Trial court case number 15CV0583

    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

    It is so ORDERED

    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

    Date September 21 2015

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      3

      4 As a result on December 23 2015 Petitioner filed an Emergency

      Motion to Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate with this Court Petitioner asked

      the Court for relief on an emergency basis by January 11 2016 because that is

      when the trial on the permanent injunction was set

      Updated Information

      5 On January 4 the trial court issued a notice setting a hearing for

      tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 at 1030 am and required all motions to

      be considered be filed today by 1000 am (Tab A)

      6 Today January 5 RespondentPlaintiff Judge Lonnie Cox filed a

      Motion for Contempt against Petitioner and his trial counsel for not complying

      with the temporary injunction that was stayed by the underlying appeal and

      potentially resulting in jail without bail (Tab B) see TEX R APP P 291(b) TEX

      CIV PRAC amp REM CODE sect 6001(b)(4) 51014(a)(8) (b) TEX R CIV P 692

      Requested Relief

      7 As a result Petitioner respectfully requests the Court to grant his

      Emergency Motion for Stay the Court of Appealsrsquo Mandate on an emergency

      expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday January 6 2016 and to stay

      all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may seek review in this Court of

      the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion by filing a petition for review See TEX

      4

      R APP P 181(a) Without this requested emergency relief Petitioner will be

      effectively denied the right to seek further review in this Court

      Prayer for Relief

      WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED Judge Henry respectfully

      requests the Court to grant this Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration

      and to further grant his Emergency Motion for Stay of the Court of Appealsrsquo

      Mandate on an emergency expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday

      January 6 2016 staying all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may

      seek review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion in this Court by filing a

      petition for review Judge Henry further prays for all other relief to which he may

      be justly entitled

      Respectfully submitted

      BEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

      s N Terry Adams Jr

      Edward L FriedmanState Bar No 07462950efriedmanbakerlawcomBAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP811 Main 401 Suite 6111Houston Texas 77002Telephone (713) 751-1600Fax (713) 751-1717

      N Terry Adams JrState Bar No 00874010tadamsbmpllpcomJoseph M NixonState Bar No 15244800jnixonbmpllpcomJames E ldquoTreyrdquo Trainor IIIState Bar No 24042052ttrainorbmpllpcom

      5

      Nicholas D SteppState Bar No 24077701nsteppbmpllpcomBEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd 25th FloorHouston Texas 77056Telephone (713) 623-0887Fax (713) 960-1527

      Counsel for PetitionerThe Honorable Mark Henry

      County Judge of Galveston County

      CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

      I hereby certify that I have conferred with Mark Stevens counsel for theHonorable Lonnie Cox on January 5 2016 regarding this Motion and he indicatedthat Respondent is opposed to it being granted

      s Nicholas D Stepp

      Nicholas D Stepp

      6

      CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

      I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

      Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

      Counsel for Respondent

      s N Terry Adams Jr

      N Terry Adams Jr

      TAB A

      TAB B

      1

      No15CV0583

      THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

      MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

      TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

      under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

      show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

      and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

      not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

      1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

      having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

      Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

      named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

      on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

      attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

      who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

      2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

      15mdash00583-CV

      Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

      Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

      By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

      2

      3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

      Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

      the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

      July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

      opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

      mandate

      4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

      Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

      Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

      paperwork to receive payments

      5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

      means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

      defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

      declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

      temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

      upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

      misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

      Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

      an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

      court

      6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

      Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

      facilities (eg phone county email office)

      7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

      in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

      July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

      3

      other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

      retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

      by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

      concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

      Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

      8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

      Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

      9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

      information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

      Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

      County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

      trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

      would not be acted on

      Floor of the Galveston County Justice

      Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

      noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

      Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

      10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

      acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

      ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

      that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

      directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

      of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

      Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

      contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

      District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

      11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

      Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

      4

      disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

      this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

      Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

      Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

      possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

      Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

      the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

      reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

      would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

      some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

      positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

      Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

      the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

      salaries with Justice Administration

      12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

      13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

      if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

      accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

      October 1 2015

      14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

      violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

      most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

      Department of Justice Administration

      15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

      Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

      would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

      status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

      5

      or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

      displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

      16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

      attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

      Criss former judge of the 212th

      17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

      emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

      CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

      which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

      emphatically refused that extension explaining

      District Court who attended with and on

      behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

      ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

      Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

      action but retain the pretended ability in the future

      18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

      4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

      Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

      January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

      be discussed

      19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

      the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

      6

      and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

      Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

      compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

      had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

      ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

      in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

      Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

      whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

      the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

      disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

      Prayer

      Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

      TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

      Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

      Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

      Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

      Judicial District Court

      7

      Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

      State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

      County of Galveston

      1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

      2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

      3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

      4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

      ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

      Day of January 2016

      Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

      Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

      The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

      Certificate of Service

      efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

      s Mark W Stevens

      List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

      8

      Temporary Injunction

      Attachments

      Letter of July 14 2015

      Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

      Affidavit of Monica Gracia

      Affidavit of Clint Purcell

      Affidavit of Susan Criss

      J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

      JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

      trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

      Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

      The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

      VS sect Galveston County Texas

      The Hon Mark Henry sect

      County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

      ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

      On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

      a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

      Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

      County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

      Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

      All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

      Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

      Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

      Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

      Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

      this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

      The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

      later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

      agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

      Monday June 222015

      Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

      this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

      arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

      temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

      Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

      statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

      r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

      1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

      i bull

      independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

      perform its judicial functions The Court rules

      bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

      Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

      for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

      applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

      bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

      acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

      interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

      bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

      bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

      the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

      Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

      its judicial functions

      From the evident presented the Court finds

      Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

      courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

      selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

      approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

      Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

      so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

      The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

      Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

      Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

      are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

      Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

      the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

      daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

      government related projects

      2

      On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

      Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

      Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

      judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

      Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

      By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

      order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

      the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

      administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

      order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

      Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

      to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

      placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

      Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

      administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

      holding this sensitive court position

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

      Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

      eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

      State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

      necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

      suspended by the State Bar

      On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

      allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

      instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

      TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

      were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

      allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

      that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

      3

      I r bull1

      that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

      appeared at the interviews she set

      The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

      selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

      process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

      to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

      judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

      administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

      process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

      obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

      and hiring court administrative employees

      In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

      appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

      this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

      When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

      without the administrative director since July 24 20~

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

      requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

      workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

      position continued to be vacant

      the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

      Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

      Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

      candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

      position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

      as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

      at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

      4

      Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

      the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

      and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

      administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

      setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

      administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

      for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

      including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

      judiciary in any of his comparative counties

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

      lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

      independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

      be hired

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

      Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

      appropriate salary range for such a position

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

      salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

      administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

      the judiciary

      After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

      Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

      of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

      former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

      Exhibit C

      On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

      Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

      5

      The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

      Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

      the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

      Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

      vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

      administrator by further actions of

      bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

      Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

      implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

      Drummond salary

      bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

      for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

      bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

      about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

      lock

      bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

      by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

      seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

      against Ms Quiroga

      bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

      bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

      bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

      directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

      bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

      Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

      After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

      Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

      2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

      to work for the judges

      6

      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

      effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

      meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

      Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

      Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

      a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

      Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

      independence of the judiciary

      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

      shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

      Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

      employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

      Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

      Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

      its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

      shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

      positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

      a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

      b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

      systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

      c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

      d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

      to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

      e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

      appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

      further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

      7

      County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

      the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

      Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

      employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

      as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

      Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

      hereby enjoined from

      1 Taking any action on the matters

      (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

      administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

      injunction

      (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

      injunction

      (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

      compliance with this temporary injunction

      (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

      administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

      (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

      compliance with this temporary injunction

      These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

      special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

      Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

      including Bonnie Quiroga

      3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

      and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

      4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

      furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

      administrative duties

      8

      4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

      of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

      5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

      Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

      County

      6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

      July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

      7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

      Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

      Administration on July 23 2014

      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

      shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

      salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

      administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

      duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

      It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

      of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

      supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

      Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

      This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

      parties A docket control order will be issued

      Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

      posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

      Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

      Procedure

      9

      On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

      Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

      ~

      10

      EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

      AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

      COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

      On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

      County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

      County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

      Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

      new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

      authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

      commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

      selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

      inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

      the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

      to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

      precinct officer in the county

      It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

      commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

      was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

      county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

      hire a new justice administrator

      1

      1

      EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

      sect

      sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

      ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

      iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

      by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

      setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

      Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

      Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

      June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

      Order of September 24 2014

      The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

      or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

      actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

      County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

      bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

      IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

      mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

      I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

      Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

      her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

      bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

      check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

      unlawful tennination

      SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

      -b---cot

      LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

      ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

      July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

      May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

      BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

      Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

      BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

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      CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

      July 14 2015

      Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

      Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

      Dear Mr Stevens

      I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

      Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

      I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

      Very truly yours

      ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

      2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

      Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

      Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

      By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

      CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

      THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

      PLAINTIFF sect sect

      v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

      THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

      sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

      NOTICE OF APPEAL

      Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

      this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

      Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

      and would respectfully show the Court as follows

      1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

      desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

      Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

      2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

      Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

      Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

      interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

      a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

      b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

      EXHIBIT vAP P 24

      3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

      proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

      281(b)

      4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

      Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

      case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

      5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

      trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

      (c)

      Respectfully submitted

      BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

      By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

      Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

      Exhibit AP p 34

      2

      CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

      I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

      s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

      Ex hi bit n A p 44II

      3

      MEMORANDUM

      TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

      FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

      DATE July 16 2015

      RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

      As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

      Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

      UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

      2199867vl 9999991114011

      AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

      GALVESTON COUNTY

      Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

      My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

      of Justice Administration in Galveston County

      On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

      requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

      arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

      during the meeting and he agreed

      We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

      as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

      That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

      that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

      the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

      she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

      that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

      HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

      hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

      was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

      situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

      one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

      Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

      we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

      Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

      indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

      Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

      previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

      me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

      employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

      in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

      pOSition was separate from those five

      About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

      made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

      with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

      that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

      responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

      what7 5he said yes

      Further affiant sayeth not

      SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

      Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

      AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

      STATE OF TEXAS

      COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

      BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

      1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

      2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

      3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

      Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

      5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

      Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

      June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

      would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

      6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

      back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

      7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

      Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

      8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

      to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

      with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

      9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

      going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

      meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

      pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

      want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

      you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

      pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

      resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

      here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

      GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

      why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

      said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

      would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

      myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

      needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

      101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

      doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

      pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

      by the County

      11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

      could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

      June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

      SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

      AFFIDAVIT

      BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

      who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

      On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

      1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

      2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

      3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

      their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

      classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

      Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

      8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

      bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

      emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

      would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

      11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

      12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

      13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

      14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

      I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

      these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

      My name is Susan Elizabeth

      herein are true and correct

      contained

      SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

      ~~nv2015

      KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

      MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

      ORDER

      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

      Trial court case number 15CV0583

      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

      It is so ORDERED

      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

      Date September 21 2015

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        4

        R APP P 181(a) Without this requested emergency relief Petitioner will be

        effectively denied the right to seek further review in this Court

        Prayer for Relief

        WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED Judge Henry respectfully

        requests the Court to grant this Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration

        and to further grant his Emergency Motion for Stay of the Court of Appealsrsquo

        Mandate on an emergency expedited basis by 900 am tomorrow Wednesday

        January 6 2016 staying all proceedings in the trial court so that Petitioner may

        seek review of the court of appealsrsquo judgment and opinion in this Court by filing a

        petition for review Judge Henry further prays for all other relief to which he may

        be justly entitled

        Respectfully submitted

        BEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

        s N Terry Adams Jr

        Edward L FriedmanState Bar No 07462950efriedmanbakerlawcomBAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP811 Main 401 Suite 6111Houston Texas 77002Telephone (713) 751-1600Fax (713) 751-1717

        N Terry Adams JrState Bar No 00874010tadamsbmpllpcomJoseph M NixonState Bar No 15244800jnixonbmpllpcomJames E ldquoTreyrdquo Trainor IIIState Bar No 24042052ttrainorbmpllpcom

        5

        Nicholas D SteppState Bar No 24077701nsteppbmpllpcomBEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd 25th FloorHouston Texas 77056Telephone (713) 623-0887Fax (713) 960-1527

        Counsel for PetitionerThe Honorable Mark Henry

        County Judge of Galveston County

        CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

        I hereby certify that I have conferred with Mark Stevens counsel for theHonorable Lonnie Cox on January 5 2016 regarding this Motion and he indicatedthat Respondent is opposed to it being granted

        s Nicholas D Stepp

        Nicholas D Stepp

        6

        CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

        I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

        Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

        Counsel for Respondent

        s N Terry Adams Jr

        N Terry Adams Jr

        TAB A

        TAB B

        1

        No15CV0583

        THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

        MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

        TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

        under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

        show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

        and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

        not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

        1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

        having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

        Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

        named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

        on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

        attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

        who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

        2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

        15mdash00583-CV

        Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

        Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

        By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

        2

        3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

        Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

        the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

        July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

        opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

        mandate

        4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

        Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

        Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

        paperwork to receive payments

        5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

        means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

        defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

        declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

        temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

        upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

        misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

        Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

        an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

        court

        6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

        Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

        facilities (eg phone county email office)

        7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

        in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

        July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

        3

        other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

        retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

        by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

        concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

        Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

        8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

        Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

        9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

        information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

        Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

        County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

        trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

        would not be acted on

        Floor of the Galveston County Justice

        Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

        noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

        Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

        10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

        acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

        ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

        that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

        directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

        of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

        Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

        contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

        District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

        11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

        Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

        4

        disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

        this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

        Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

        Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

        possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

        Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

        the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

        reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

        would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

        some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

        positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

        Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

        the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

        salaries with Justice Administration

        12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

        13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

        if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

        accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

        October 1 2015

        14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

        violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

        most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

        Department of Justice Administration

        15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

        Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

        would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

        status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

        5

        or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

        displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

        16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

        attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

        Criss former judge of the 212th

        17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

        emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

        CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

        which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

        emphatically refused that extension explaining

        District Court who attended with and on

        behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

        ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

        Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

        action but retain the pretended ability in the future

        18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

        4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

        Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

        January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

        be discussed

        19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

        the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

        6

        and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

        Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

        compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

        had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

        ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

        in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

        Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

        whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

        the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

        disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

        Prayer

        Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

        TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

        Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

        Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

        Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

        Judicial District Court

        7

        Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

        State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

        County of Galveston

        1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

        2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

        3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

        4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

        ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

        Day of January 2016

        Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

        Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

        The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

        Certificate of Service

        efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

        s Mark W Stevens

        List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

        8

        Temporary Injunction

        Attachments

        Letter of July 14 2015

        Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

        Affidavit of Monica Gracia

        Affidavit of Clint Purcell

        Affidavit of Susan Criss

        J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

        JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

        trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

        Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

        The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

        VS sect Galveston County Texas

        The Hon Mark Henry sect

        County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

        ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

        On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

        a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

        Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

        County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

        Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

        All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

        Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

        Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

        Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

        Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

        this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

        The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

        later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

        agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

        Monday June 222015

        Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

        this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

        arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

        temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

        Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

        statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

        r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

        1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

        i bull

        independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

        perform its judicial functions The Court rules

        bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

        Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

        for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

        applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

        bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

        acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

        interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

        bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

        bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

        the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

        Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

        its judicial functions

        From the evident presented the Court finds

        Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

        courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

        selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

        approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

        Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

        so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

        The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

        Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

        Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

        are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

        Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

        the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

        daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

        government related projects

        2

        On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

        Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

        Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

        judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

        Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

        By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

        order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

        the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

        administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

        order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

        Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

        to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

        placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

        Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

        administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

        holding this sensitive court position

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

        Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

        eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

        State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

        necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

        suspended by the State Bar

        On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

        allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

        instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

        TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

        were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

        allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

        that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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        that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

        appeared at the interviews she set

        The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

        selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

        process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

        to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

        judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

        administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

        process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

        obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

        and hiring court administrative employees

        In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

        appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

        this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

        When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

        without the administrative director since July 24 20~

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

        requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

        workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

        position continued to be vacant

        the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

        Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

        Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

        candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

        position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

        as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

        at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

        4

        Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

        the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

        and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

        administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

        setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

        administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

        for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

        including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

        judiciary in any of his comparative counties

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

        lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

        independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

        be hired

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

        Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

        appropriate salary range for such a position

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

        salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

        administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

        the judiciary

        After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

        Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

        of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

        former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

        Exhibit C

        On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

        Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

        5

        The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

        Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

        the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

        Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

        vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

        administrator by further actions of

        bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

        Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

        implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

        Drummond salary

        bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

        for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

        bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

        about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

        lock

        bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

        by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

        seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

        against Ms Quiroga

        bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

        bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

        bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

        directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

        bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

        Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

        After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

        Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

        2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

        to work for the judges

        6

        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

        effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

        meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

        Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

        Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

        a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

        Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

        independence of the judiciary

        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

        shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

        Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

        employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

        Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

        Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

        its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

        shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

        positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

        a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

        b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

        systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

        c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

        d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

        to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

        e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

        appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

        further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

        7

        County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

        the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

        Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

        employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

        as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

        Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

        hereby enjoined from

        1 Taking any action on the matters

        (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

        administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

        injunction

        (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

        injunction

        (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

        compliance with this temporary injunction

        (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

        administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

        (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

        compliance with this temporary injunction

        These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

        special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

        Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

        including Bonnie Quiroga

        3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

        and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

        4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

        furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

        administrative duties

        8

        4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

        of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

        5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

        Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

        County

        6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

        July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

        7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

        Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

        Administration on July 23 2014

        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

        shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

        salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

        administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

        duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

        It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

        of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

        supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

        Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

        This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

        parties A docket control order will be issued

        Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

        posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

        Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

        Procedure

        9

        On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

        Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

        ~

        10

        EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

        AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

        COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

        On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

        County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

        County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

        Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

        new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

        authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

        commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

        selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

        inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

        the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

        to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

        precinct officer in the county

        It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

        commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

        was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

        county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

        hire a new justice administrator

        1

        1

        EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

        sect

        sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

        ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

        iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

        by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

        setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

        Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

        Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

        June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

        Order of September 24 2014

        The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

        or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

        actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

        County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

        bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

        IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

        mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

        I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

        Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

        her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

        bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

        check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

        unlawful tennination

        SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

        -b---cot

        LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

        ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

        July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

        May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

        BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

        Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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        Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

        Dear Mr Stevens

        I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

        Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

        I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

        If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

        Very truly yours

        ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

        2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

        Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

        Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

        By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

        CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

        THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

        PLAINTIFF sect sect

        v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

        THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

        sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

        NOTICE OF APPEAL

        Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

        this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

        Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

        and would respectfully show the Court as follows

        1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

        desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

        Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

        2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

        Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

        Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

        interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

        a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

        b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

        EXHIBIT vAP P 24

        3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

        proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

        281(b)

        4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

        Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

        case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

        5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

        trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

        (c)

        Respectfully submitted

        BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

        By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

        Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

        Exhibit AP p 34

        2

        CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

        I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

        s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

        Ex hi bit n A p 44II

        3

        MEMORANDUM

        TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

        FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

        DATE July 16 2015

        RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

        As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

        Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

        UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

        2199867vl 9999991114011

        AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

        GALVESTON COUNTY

        Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

        My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

        of Justice Administration in Galveston County

        On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

        requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

        arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

        during the meeting and he agreed

        We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

        as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

        That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

        that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

        the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

        she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

        that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

        HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

        hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

        was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

        situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

        one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

        Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

        we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

        Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

        indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

        Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

        previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

        me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

        employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

        in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

        pOSition was separate from those five

        About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

        made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

        with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

        that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

        responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

        what7 5he said yes

        Further affiant sayeth not

        SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

        Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

        AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

        STATE OF TEXAS

        COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

        BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

        1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

        2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

        3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

        Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

        5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

        Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

        June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

        would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

        6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

        back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

        7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

        Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

        8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

        to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

        with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

        9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

        going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

        meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

        pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

        want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

        you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

        pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

        resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

        here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

        GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

        why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

        said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

        would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

        myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

        needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

        101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

        doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

        pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

        by the County

        11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

        could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

        June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

        SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

        AFFIDAVIT

        BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

        who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

        On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

        1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

        2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

        3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

        their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

        classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

        Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

        8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

        bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

        emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

        would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

        11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

        12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

        13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

        14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

        I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

        these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

        My name is Susan Elizabeth

        herein are true and correct

        contained

        SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

        ~~nv2015

        KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

        MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

        COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

        FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

        ORDER

        Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

        Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

        Trial court case number 15CV0583

        Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

        On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

        In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

        The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

        It is so ORDERED

        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

        Date September 21 2015

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          5

          Nicholas D SteppState Bar No 24077701nsteppbmpllpcomBEIRNE MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP1300 Post Oak Blvd 25th FloorHouston Texas 77056Telephone (713) 623-0887Fax (713) 960-1527

          Counsel for PetitionerThe Honorable Mark Henry

          County Judge of Galveston County

          CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE

          I hereby certify that I have conferred with Mark Stevens counsel for theHonorable Lonnie Cox on January 5 2016 regarding this Motion and he indicatedthat Respondent is opposed to it being granted

          s Nicholas D Stepp

          Nicholas D Stepp

          6

          CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

          I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

          Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

          Counsel for Respondent

          s N Terry Adams Jr

          N Terry Adams Jr

          TAB A

          TAB B

          1

          No15CV0583

          THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

          MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

          TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

          under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

          show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

          and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

          not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

          1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

          having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

          Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

          named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

          on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

          attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

          who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

          2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

          15mdash00583-CV

          Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

          Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

          By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

          2

          3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

          Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

          the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

          July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

          opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

          mandate

          4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

          Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

          Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

          paperwork to receive payments

          5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

          means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

          defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

          declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

          temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

          upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

          misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

          Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

          an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

          court

          6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

          Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

          facilities (eg phone county email office)

          7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

          in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

          July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

          3

          other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

          retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

          by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

          concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

          Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

          8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

          Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

          9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

          information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

          Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

          County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

          trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

          would not be acted on

          Floor of the Galveston County Justice

          Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

          noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

          Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

          10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

          acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

          ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

          that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

          directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

          of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

          Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

          contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

          District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

          11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

          Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

          4

          disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

          this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

          Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

          Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

          possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

          Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

          the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

          reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

          would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

          some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

          positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

          Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

          the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

          salaries with Justice Administration

          12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

          13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

          if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

          accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

          October 1 2015

          14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

          violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

          most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

          Department of Justice Administration

          15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

          Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

          would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

          status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

          5

          or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

          displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

          16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

          attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

          Criss former judge of the 212th

          17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

          emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

          CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

          which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

          emphatically refused that extension explaining

          District Court who attended with and on

          behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

          ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

          Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

          action but retain the pretended ability in the future

          18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

          4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

          Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

          January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

          be discussed

          19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

          the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

          6

          and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

          Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

          compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

          had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

          ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

          in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

          Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

          whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

          the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

          disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

          Prayer

          Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

          TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

          Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

          Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

          Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

          Judicial District Court

          7

          Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

          State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

          County of Galveston

          1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

          2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

          3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

          4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

          ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

          Day of January 2016

          Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

          Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

          The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

          Certificate of Service

          efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

          s Mark W Stevens

          List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

          8

          Temporary Injunction

          Attachments

          Letter of July 14 2015

          Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

          Affidavit of Monica Gracia

          Affidavit of Clint Purcell

          Affidavit of Susan Criss

          J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

          JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

          trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

          Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

          The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

          VS sect Galveston County Texas

          The Hon Mark Henry sect

          County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

          ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

          On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

          a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

          Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

          County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

          Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

          All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

          Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

          Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

          Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

          Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

          this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

          The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

          later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

          agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

          Monday June 222015

          Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

          this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

          arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

          temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

          Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

          statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

          r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

          1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

          i bull

          independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

          perform its judicial functions The Court rules

          bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

          Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

          for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

          applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

          bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

          acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

          interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

          bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

          bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

          the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

          Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

          its judicial functions

          From the evident presented the Court finds

          Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

          courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

          selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

          approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

          Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

          so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

          The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

          Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

          Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

          are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

          Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

          the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

          daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

          government related projects

          2

          On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

          Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

          Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

          judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

          Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

          By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

          order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

          the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

          administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

          order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

          Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

          to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

          placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

          Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

          administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

          holding this sensitive court position

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

          Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

          eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

          State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

          necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

          suspended by the State Bar

          On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

          allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

          instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

          TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

          were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

          allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

          that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

          3

          I r bull1

          that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

          appeared at the interviews she set

          The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

          selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

          process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

          to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

          judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

          administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

          process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

          obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

          and hiring court administrative employees

          In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

          appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

          this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

          When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

          without the administrative director since July 24 20~

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

          requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

          workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

          position continued to be vacant

          the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

          Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

          Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

          candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

          position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

          as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

          at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

          4

          Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

          the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

          and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

          administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

          setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

          administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

          for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

          including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

          judiciary in any of his comparative counties

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

          lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

          independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

          be hired

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

          Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

          appropriate salary range for such a position

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

          salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

          administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

          the judiciary

          After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

          Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

          of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

          former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

          Exhibit C

          On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

          Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

          5

          The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

          Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

          the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

          Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

          vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

          administrator by further actions of

          bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

          Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

          implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

          Drummond salary

          bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

          for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

          bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

          about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

          lock

          bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

          by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

          seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

          against Ms Quiroga

          bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

          bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

          bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

          directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

          bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

          Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

          After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

          Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

          2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

          to work for the judges

          6

          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

          effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

          meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

          Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

          Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

          a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

          Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

          independence of the judiciary

          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

          shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

          Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

          employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

          Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

          Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

          its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

          shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

          positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

          a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

          b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

          systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

          c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

          d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

          to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

          e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

          appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

          further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

          7

          County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

          the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

          Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

          employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

          as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

          Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

          hereby enjoined from

          1 Taking any action on the matters

          (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

          administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

          injunction

          (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

          injunction

          (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

          compliance with this temporary injunction

          (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

          administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

          (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

          compliance with this temporary injunction

          These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

          special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

          Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

          including Bonnie Quiroga

          3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

          and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

          4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

          furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

          administrative duties

          8

          4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

          of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

          5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

          Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

          County

          6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

          July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

          7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

          Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

          Administration on July 23 2014

          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

          shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

          salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

          administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

          duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

          It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

          of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

          supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

          Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

          This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

          parties A docket control order will be issued

          Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

          posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

          Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

          Procedure

          9

          On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

          Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

          ~

          10

          EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

          AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

          COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

          On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

          County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

          County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

          Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

          new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

          authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

          commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

          selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

          inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

          the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

          to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

          precinct officer in the county

          It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

          commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

          was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

          county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

          hire a new justice administrator

          1

          1

          EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

          sect

          sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

          ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

          iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

          by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

          setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

          Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

          Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

          June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

          Order of September 24 2014

          The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

          or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

          actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

          County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

          bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

          IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

          mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

          I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

          Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

          her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

          bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

          check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

          unlawful tennination

          SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

          -b---cot

          LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

          ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

          July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

          May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

          BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

          Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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          Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

          Dear Mr Stevens

          I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

          Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

          I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

          If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

          Very truly yours

          ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

          2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

          Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

          Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

          By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

          CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

          THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

          PLAINTIFF sect sect

          v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

          THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

          sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

          NOTICE OF APPEAL

          Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

          this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

          Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

          and would respectfully show the Court as follows

          1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

          desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

          Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

          2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

          Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

          Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

          interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

          a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

          b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

          EXHIBIT vAP P 24

          3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

          proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

          281(b)

          4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

          Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

          case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

          5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

          trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

          (c)

          Respectfully submitted

          BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

          By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

          Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

          Exhibit AP p 34

          2

          CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

          I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

          s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

          Ex hi bit n A p 44II

          3

          MEMORANDUM

          TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

          FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

          DATE July 16 2015

          RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

          As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

          Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

          UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

          2199867vl 9999991114011

          AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

          GALVESTON COUNTY

          Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

          My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

          of Justice Administration in Galveston County

          On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

          requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

          arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

          during the meeting and he agreed

          We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

          as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

          That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

          that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

          the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

          she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

          that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

          HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

          hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

          was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

          situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

          one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

          Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

          we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

          Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

          indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

          Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

          previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

          me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

          employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

          in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

          pOSition was separate from those five

          About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

          made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

          with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

          that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

          responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

          what7 5he said yes

          Further affiant sayeth not

          SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

          Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

          AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

          STATE OF TEXAS

          COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

          BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

          1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

          2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

          3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

          Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

          5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

          Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

          June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

          would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

          6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

          back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

          7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

          Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

          8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

          to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

          with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

          9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

          going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

          meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

          pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

          want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

          you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

          pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

          resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

          here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

          GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

          why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

          said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

          would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

          myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

          needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

          101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

          doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

          pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

          by the County

          11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

          could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

          June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

          SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

          AFFIDAVIT

          BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

          who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

          On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

          1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

          2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

          3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

          their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

          classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

          Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

          8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

          bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

          emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

          would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

          11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

          12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

          13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

          14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

          I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

          these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

          My name is Susan Elizabeth

          herein are true and correct

          contained

          SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

          ~~nv2015

          KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

          MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

          COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

          FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

          ORDER

          Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

          Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

          Trial court case number 15CV0583

          Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

          On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

          In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

          The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

          this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

          Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

          It is so ORDERED

          Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

          Date September 21 2015

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            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

            I hereby certify that I have complied with the Texas Rules of AppellateProcedure and the Local Rules of this Court and that the foregoing EmergencyMotion for Expedited Consideration of the Emergency Motion for Stay of theCourt of Appealsrsquo mandate has been electronically filed and served on all counselof record below in accordance with these Rules on this the 5th day of January2016

            Mark W StevensPO Box 8118Galveston Texas 77553markwandstevsbcglobalnet

            Counsel for Respondent

            s N Terry Adams Jr

            N Terry Adams Jr

            TAB A

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            No15CV0583

            THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

            MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

            TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

            under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

            show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

            and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

            not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

            1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

            having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

            Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

            named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

            on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

            attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

            who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

            2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

            15mdash00583-CV

            Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

            Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

            By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

            2

            3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

            Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

            the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

            July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

            opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

            mandate

            4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

            Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

            Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

            paperwork to receive payments

            5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

            means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

            defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

            declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

            temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

            upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

            misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

            Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

            an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

            court

            6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

            Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

            facilities (eg phone county email office)

            7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

            in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

            July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

            3

            other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

            retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

            by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

            concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

            Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

            8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

            Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

            9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

            information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

            Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

            County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

            trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

            would not be acted on

            Floor of the Galveston County Justice

            Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

            noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

            Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

            10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

            acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

            ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

            that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

            directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

            of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

            Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

            contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

            District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

            11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

            Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

            4

            disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

            this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

            Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

            Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

            possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

            Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

            the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

            reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

            would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

            some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

            positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

            Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

            the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

            salaries with Justice Administration

            12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

            13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

            if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

            accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

            October 1 2015

            14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

            violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

            most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

            Department of Justice Administration

            15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

            Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

            would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

            status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

            5

            or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

            displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

            16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

            attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

            Criss former judge of the 212th

            17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

            emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

            CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

            which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

            emphatically refused that extension explaining

            District Court who attended with and on

            behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

            ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

            Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

            action but retain the pretended ability in the future

            18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

            4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

            Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

            January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

            be discussed

            19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

            the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

            6

            and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

            Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

            compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

            had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

            ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

            in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

            Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

            whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

            the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

            disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

            Prayer

            Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

            TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

            Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

            Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

            Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

            Judicial District Court

            7

            Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

            State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

            County of Galveston

            1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

            2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

            3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

            4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

            ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

            Day of January 2016

            Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

            Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

            The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

            Certificate of Service

            efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

            s Mark W Stevens

            List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

            8

            Temporary Injunction

            Attachments

            Letter of July 14 2015

            Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

            Affidavit of Monica Gracia

            Affidavit of Clint Purcell

            Affidavit of Susan Criss

            J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

            JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

            trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

            Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

            The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

            VS sect Galveston County Texas

            The Hon Mark Henry sect

            County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

            ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

            On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

            a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

            Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

            County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

            Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

            All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

            Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

            Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

            Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

            Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

            this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

            The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

            later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

            agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

            Monday June 222015

            Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

            this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

            arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

            temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

            Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

            statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

            r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

            1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

            i bull

            independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

            perform its judicial functions The Court rules

            bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

            Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

            for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

            applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

            bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

            acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

            interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

            bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

            bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

            the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

            Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

            its judicial functions

            From the evident presented the Court finds

            Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

            courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

            selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

            approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

            Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

            so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

            The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

            Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

            Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

            are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

            Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

            the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

            daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

            government related projects

            2

            On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

            Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

            Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

            judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

            Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

            By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

            order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

            the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

            administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

            order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

            Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

            to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

            placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

            Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

            administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

            holding this sensitive court position

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

            Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

            eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

            State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

            necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

            suspended by the State Bar

            On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

            allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

            instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

            TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

            were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

            allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

            that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

            3

            I r bull1

            that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

            appeared at the interviews she set

            The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

            selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

            process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

            to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

            judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

            administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

            process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

            obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

            and hiring court administrative employees

            In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

            appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

            this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

            When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

            without the administrative director since July 24 20~

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

            requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

            workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

            position continued to be vacant

            the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

            Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

            Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

            candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

            position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

            as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

            at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

            4

            Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

            the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

            and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

            administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

            setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

            administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

            for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

            including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

            judiciary in any of his comparative counties

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

            lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

            independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

            be hired

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

            Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

            appropriate salary range for such a position

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

            salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

            administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

            the judiciary

            After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

            Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

            of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

            former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

            Exhibit C

            On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

            Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

            5

            The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

            Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

            the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

            Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

            vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

            administrator by further actions of

            bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

            Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

            implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

            Drummond salary

            bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

            for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

            bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

            about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

            lock

            bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

            by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

            seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

            against Ms Quiroga

            bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

            bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

            bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

            directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

            bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

            Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

            After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

            Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

            2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

            to work for the judges

            6

            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

            effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

            meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

            Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

            Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

            a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

            Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

            independence of the judiciary

            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

            shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

            Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

            employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

            Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

            Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

            its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

            shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

            positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

            a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

            b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

            systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

            c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

            d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

            to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

            e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

            appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

            further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

            7

            County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

            the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

            Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

            employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

            as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

            Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

            hereby enjoined from

            1 Taking any action on the matters

            (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

            administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

            injunction

            (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

            injunction

            (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

            compliance with this temporary injunction

            (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

            administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

            (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

            compliance with this temporary injunction

            These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

            special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

            Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

            including Bonnie Quiroga

            3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

            and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

            4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

            furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

            administrative duties

            8

            4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

            of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

            5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

            Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

            County

            6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

            July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

            7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

            Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

            Administration on July 23 2014

            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

            shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

            salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

            administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

            duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

            It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

            of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

            supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

            Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

            This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

            parties A docket control order will be issued

            Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

            posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

            Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

            Procedure

            9

            On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

            Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

            ~

            10

            EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

            AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

            COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

            On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

            County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

            County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

            Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

            new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

            authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

            commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

            selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

            inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

            the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

            to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

            precinct officer in the county

            It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

            commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

            was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

            county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

            hire a new justice administrator

            1

            1

            EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

            sect

            sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

            ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

            iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

            by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

            setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

            Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

            Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

            June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

            Order of September 24 2014

            The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

            or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

            actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

            County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

            bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

            IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

            mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

            I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

            Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

            her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

            bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

            check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

            unlawful tennination

            SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

            -b---cot

            LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

            ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

            July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

            May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

            BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

            Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

            BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

            1300 POST OAK BOULEVARD

            SUITE 2500

            HOUSTON TEXAS 77056-3000

            -JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

            BOARD CERTIFIED FAX (713) 960-1527

            EMAIL JNIXON8MPLLPCOM

            CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

            July 14 2015

            Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

            Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

            Dear Mr Stevens

            I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

            Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

            I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

            If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

            Very truly yours

            ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

            2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

            Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

            Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

            By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

            CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

            THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

            PLAINTIFF sect sect

            v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

            THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

            sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

            NOTICE OF APPEAL

            Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

            this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

            Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

            and would respectfully show the Court as follows

            1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

            desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

            Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

            2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

            Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

            Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

            interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

            a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

            b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

            EXHIBIT vAP P 24

            3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

            proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

            281(b)

            4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

            Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

            case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

            5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

            trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

            (c)

            Respectfully submitted

            BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

            By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

            Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

            Exhibit AP p 34

            2

            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

            I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

            s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

            Ex hi bit n A p 44II

            3

            MEMORANDUM

            TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

            FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

            DATE July 16 2015

            RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

            As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

            Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

            UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

            2199867vl 9999991114011

            AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

            GALVESTON COUNTY

            Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

            My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

            of Justice Administration in Galveston County

            On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

            requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

            arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

            during the meeting and he agreed

            We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

            as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

            That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

            that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

            the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

            she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

            that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

            HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

            hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

            was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

            situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

            one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

            Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

            we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

            Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

            indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

            Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

            previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

            me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

            employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

            in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

            pOSition was separate from those five

            About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

            made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

            with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

            that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

            responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

            what7 5he said yes

            Further affiant sayeth not

            SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

            Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

            AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

            STATE OF TEXAS

            COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

            BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

            1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

            2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

            3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

            Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

            5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

            Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

            June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

            would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

            6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

            back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

            7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

            Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

            8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

            to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

            with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

            9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

            going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

            meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

            pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

            want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

            you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

            pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

            resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

            here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

            GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

            why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

            said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

            would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

            myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

            needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

            101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

            doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

            pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

            by the County

            11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

            could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

            June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

            SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

            AFFIDAVIT

            BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

            who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

            On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

            1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

            2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

            3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

            their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

            classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

            Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

            8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

            bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

            emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

            would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

            11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

            12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

            13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

            14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

            I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

            these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

            My name is Susan Elizabeth

            herein are true and correct

            contained

            SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

            ~~nv2015

            KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

            MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

            COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

            FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

            ORDER

            Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

            Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

            Trial court case number 15CV0583

            Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

            On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

            In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

            The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

            this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

            Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

            It is so ORDERED

            Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

            Date September 21 2015

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              TAB A

              TAB B

              1

              No15CV0583

              THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

              MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

              TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

              under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

              show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

              and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

              not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

              1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

              having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

              Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

              named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

              on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

              attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

              who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

              2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

              15mdash00583-CV

              Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

              Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

              By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

              2

              3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

              Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

              the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

              July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

              opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

              mandate

              4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

              Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

              Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

              paperwork to receive payments

              5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

              means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

              defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

              declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

              temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

              upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

              misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

              Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

              an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

              court

              6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

              Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

              facilities (eg phone county email office)

              7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

              in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

              July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

              3

              other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

              retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

              by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

              concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

              Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

              8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

              Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

              9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

              information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

              Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

              County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

              trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

              would not be acted on

              Floor of the Galveston County Justice

              Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

              noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

              Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

              10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

              acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

              ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

              that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

              directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

              of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

              Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

              contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

              District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

              11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

              Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

              4

              disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

              this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

              Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

              Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

              possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

              Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

              the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

              reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

              would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

              some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

              positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

              Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

              the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

              salaries with Justice Administration

              12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

              13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

              if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

              accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

              October 1 2015

              14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

              violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

              most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

              Department of Justice Administration

              15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

              Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

              would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

              status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

              5

              or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

              displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

              16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

              attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

              Criss former judge of the 212th

              17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

              emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

              CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

              which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

              emphatically refused that extension explaining

              District Court who attended with and on

              behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

              ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

              Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

              action but retain the pretended ability in the future

              18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

              4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

              Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

              January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

              be discussed

              19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

              the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

              6

              and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

              Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

              compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

              had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

              ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

              in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

              Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

              whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

              the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

              disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

              Prayer

              Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

              TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

              Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

              Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

              Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

              Judicial District Court

              7

              Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

              State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

              County of Galveston

              1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

              2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

              3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

              4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

              ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

              Day of January 2016

              Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

              Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

              The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

              Certificate of Service

              efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

              s Mark W Stevens

              List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

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              Temporary Injunction

              Attachments

              Letter of July 14 2015

              Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

              Affidavit of Monica Gracia

              Affidavit of Clint Purcell

              Affidavit of Susan Criss

              J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

              JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

              trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

              Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

              The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

              VS sect Galveston County Texas

              The Hon Mark Henry sect

              County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

              ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

              On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

              a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

              Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

              County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

              Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

              All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

              Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

              Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

              Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

              Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

              this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

              The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

              later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

              agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

              Monday June 222015

              Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

              this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

              arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

              temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

              Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

              statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

              r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

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              independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

              perform its judicial functions The Court rules

              bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

              Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

              for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

              applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

              bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

              acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

              interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

              bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

              bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

              the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

              Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

              its judicial functions

              From the evident presented the Court finds

              Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

              courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

              selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

              approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

              Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

              so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

              The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

              Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

              Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

              are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

              Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

              the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

              daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

              government related projects

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              On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

              Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

              Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

              judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

              Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

              By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

              order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

              the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

              administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

              order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

              Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

              to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

              placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

              Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

              administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

              holding this sensitive court position

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

              Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

              eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

              State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

              necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

              suspended by the State Bar

              On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

              allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

              instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

              TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

              were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

              allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

              that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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              that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

              appeared at the interviews she set

              The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

              selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

              process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

              to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

              judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

              administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

              process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

              obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

              and hiring court administrative employees

              In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

              appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

              this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

              When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

              without the administrative director since July 24 20~

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

              requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

              workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

              position continued to be vacant

              the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

              Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

              Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

              candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

              position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

              as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

              at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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              Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

              the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

              and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

              administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

              setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

              administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

              for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

              including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

              judiciary in any of his comparative counties

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

              lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

              independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

              be hired

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

              Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

              appropriate salary range for such a position

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

              salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

              administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

              the judiciary

              After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

              Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

              of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

              former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

              Exhibit C

              On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

              Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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              The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

              Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

              the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

              Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

              injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

              vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

              administrator by further actions of

              bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

              Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

              implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

              Drummond salary

              bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

              for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

              bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

              about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

              lock

              bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

              by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

              seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

              against Ms Quiroga

              bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

              bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

              bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

              directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

              bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

              Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

              After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

              Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

              2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

              to work for the judges

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              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

              injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

              effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

              meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

              Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

              Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

              a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

              Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

              independence of the judiciary

              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

              shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

              Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

              employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

              Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

              Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

              its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

              shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

              positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

              a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

              b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

              systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

              c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

              d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

              to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

              e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

              appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

              further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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              County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

              the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

              Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

              employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

              as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

              Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

              hereby enjoined from

              1 Taking any action on the matters

              (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

              administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

              injunction

              (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

              injunction

              (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

              compliance with this temporary injunction

              (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

              administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

              (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

              compliance with this temporary injunction

              These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

              special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

              Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

              including Bonnie Quiroga

              3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

              and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

              4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

              furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

              administrative duties

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              4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

              of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

              5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

              Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

              County

              6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

              July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

              7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

              Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

              Administration on July 23 2014

              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

              shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

              salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

              administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

              duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

              It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

              of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

              supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

              Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

              This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

              parties A docket control order will be issued

              Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

              posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

              Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

              Procedure

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              On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

              Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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              EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

              AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

              COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

              On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

              County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

              County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

              Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

              new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

              authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

              commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

              selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

              inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

              the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

              to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

              precinct officer in the county

              It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

              commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

              was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

              county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

              hire a new justice administrator

              1

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              EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

              sect

              sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

              ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

              iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

              by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

              setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

              Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

              Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

              June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

              Order of September 24 2014

              The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

              or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

              actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

              County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

              bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

              IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

              mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

              I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

              Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

              her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

              bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

              check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

              unlawful tennination

              SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

              -b---cot

              LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

              ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

              July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

              May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

              BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

              Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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              Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

              Dear Mr Stevens

              I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

              Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

              I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

              If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

              Very truly yours

              ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

              2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

              Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

              Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

              By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

              CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

              THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

              PLAINTIFF sect sect

              v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

              THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

              sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

              NOTICE OF APPEAL

              Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

              this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

              Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

              and would respectfully show the Court as follows

              1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

              desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

              Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

              2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

              Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

              Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

              interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

              a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

              b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

              EXHIBIT vAP P 24

              3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

              proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

              281(b)

              4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

              Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

              case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

              5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

              trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

              (c)

              Respectfully submitted

              BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

              By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

              Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

              Exhibit AP p 34

              2

              CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

              I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

              s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

              Ex hi bit n A p 44II

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              MEMORANDUM

              TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

              FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

              DATE July 16 2015

              RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

              As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

              Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

              UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

              2199867vl 9999991114011

              AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

              GALVESTON COUNTY

              Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

              My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

              of Justice Administration in Galveston County

              On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

              requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

              arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

              during the meeting and he agreed

              We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

              as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

              That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

              that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

              the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

              she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

              that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

              HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

              hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

              was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

              situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

              one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

              Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

              we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

              Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

              indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

              Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

              previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

              me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

              employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

              in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

              pOSition was separate from those five

              About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

              made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

              with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

              that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

              responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

              what7 5he said yes

              Further affiant sayeth not

              SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

              Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

              AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

              STATE OF TEXAS

              COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

              BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

              1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

              2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

              3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

              Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

              5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

              Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

              June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

              would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

              6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

              back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

              7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

              Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

              8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

              to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

              with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

              9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

              going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

              meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

              pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

              want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

              you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

              pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

              resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

              here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

              GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

              why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

              said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

              would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

              myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

              needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

              101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

              doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

              pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

              by the County

              11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

              could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

              June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

              SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

              AFFIDAVIT

              BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

              who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

              On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

              1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

              2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

              3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

              their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

              classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

              Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

              8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

              bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

              emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

              would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

              11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

              12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

              13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

              14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

              I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

              these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

              My name is Susan Elizabeth

              herein are true and correct

              contained

              SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

              ~~nv2015

              KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

              MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

              COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

              FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

              ORDER

              Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

              Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

              Trial court case number 15CV0583

              Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

              On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

              In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

              The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

              this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

              Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

              It is so ORDERED

              Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

              Date September 21 2015

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                TAB B

                1

                No15CV0583

                THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

                MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

                TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

                under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

                show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

                and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

                not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

                1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

                having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

                Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

                named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

                on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

                attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

                who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

                2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

                15mdash00583-CV

                Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

                By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

                2

                3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

                Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

                the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

                July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

                opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

                mandate

                4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

                Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

                Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

                paperwork to receive payments

                5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

                means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

                defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

                declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

                temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

                upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

                misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

                Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

                an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

                court

                6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

                Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

                facilities (eg phone county email office)

                7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

                in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

                July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

                3

                other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

                retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

                by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

                concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

                Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

                8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

                Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

                9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

                information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

                Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

                County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

                trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

                would not be acted on

                Floor of the Galveston County Justice

                Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

                noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

                Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

                10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

                acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

                ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

                that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

                directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

                of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

                Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

                contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

                District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

                11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

                Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

                4

                disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

                this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

                Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

                Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

                possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

                Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

                the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

                reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

                would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

                some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

                positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

                Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

                the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

                salaries with Justice Administration

                12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

                13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

                if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

                accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

                October 1 2015

                14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

                violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

                most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

                Department of Justice Administration

                15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

                Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

                would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

                status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

                5

                or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                Criss former judge of the 212th

                17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                emphatically refused that extension explaining

                District Court who attended with and on

                behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                be discussed

                19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                6

                and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                Prayer

                Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                Judicial District Court

                7

                Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                County of Galveston

                1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                Day of January 2016

                Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                Certificate of Service

                efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                s Mark W Stevens

                List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

                8

                Temporary Injunction

                Attachments

                Letter of July 14 2015

                Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                Affidavit of Susan Criss

                J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                VS sect Galveston County Texas

                The Hon Mark Henry sect

                County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                Monday June 222015

                Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

                1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

                i bull

                independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                its judicial functions

                From the evident presented the Court finds

                Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                government related projects

                2

                On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                holding this sensitive court position

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                suspended by the State Bar

                On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

                3

                I r bull1

                that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                appeared at the interviews she set

                The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                and hiring court administrative employees

                In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                position continued to be vacant

                the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                4

                Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                be hired

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                appropriate salary range for such a position

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                the judiciary

                After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                Exhibit C

                On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                5

                The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                administrator by further actions of

                bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                Drummond salary

                bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                lock

                bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                against Ms Quiroga

                bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                to work for the judges

                6

                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                independence of the judiciary

                It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                7

                County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                hereby enjoined from

                1 Taking any action on the matters

                (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                injunction

                (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                injunction

                (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                compliance with this temporary injunction

                (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                compliance with this temporary injunction

                These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                including Bonnie Quiroga

                3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                administrative duties

                8

                4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                County

                6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                Administration on July 23 2014

                It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                parties A docket control order will be issued

                Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                Procedure

                9

                On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                ~

                10

                EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                precinct officer in the county

                It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                hire a new justice administrator

                1

                1

                EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                sect

                sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                Order of September 24 2014

                The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                unlawful tennination

                SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                -b---cot

                LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                Dear Mr Stevens

                I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                Very truly yours

                ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                PLAINTIFF sect sect

                v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                NOTICE OF APPEAL

                Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                281(b)

                4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                (c)

                Respectfully submitted

                BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                Exhibit AP p 34

                2

                CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                3

                MEMORANDUM

                TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                DATE July 16 2015

                RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                2199867vl 9999991114011

                AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                GALVESTON COUNTY

                Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                during the meeting and he agreed

                We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                pOSition was separate from those five

                About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                what7 5he said yes

                Further affiant sayeth not

                SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                STATE OF TEXAS

                COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                by the County

                11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                AFFIDAVIT

                BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                My name is Susan Elizabeth

                herein are true and correct

                contained

                SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                ~~nv2015

                KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                ORDER

                Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                Trial court case number 15CV0583

                Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                It is so ORDERED

                Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                Date September 21 2015

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                  No15CV0583

                  THE HON LONNIE COX IN THE 56th JUDICIAL V THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY THE HON KENNEHT ldquoKENrdquo CLARK THE HON RYAN DENNARD DISTRICT COURT OF THE HON STEPHEN HOLMES THE HON JOSEPH GIUSTI ALL IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES ONLY AND GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS GALVESTON CO TEXAS

                  MOTION FOR CONTEMPT UNDER TRCP 692

                  TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT NOW COMES The Hon Lonnie Cox Plaintiff and movant herein and

                  under Tex R CivP 692 requests that the honorable judge presiding issue either

                  show cause orders or attachments commanding that The Hon Mark A Henry

                  and Joseph Nixon Esq appear before this Court and show cause why they should

                  not be held in contempt In support movant Cox would show the following

                  1 On July 6 2015 this court entered a temporary injunction (attached) after

                  having read the text of the same in open court and in the presence of

                  Defendant Mark A Henry his counsel Edward Friedman and other persons

                  named below At that time the injunction became binding under TRCP 683

                  on Respondent Henry his ldquoofficers agents servants and employees and

                  attorneys and those persons in active concert or participation with tdhem

                  who receive actual notice of the order by personal service or otherwiserdquo

                  2 The order of injunction was appealed on July 6 2015 in Case Number 01-

                  15mdash00583-CV

                  Filed 152016 72038 AMJOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                  Galveston County TexasEnvelope No 8450016

                  By Shailja Dixit152016 90925 AM

                  2

                  3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

                  Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

                  the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

                  July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

                  opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

                  mandate

                  4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

                  Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

                  Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

                  paperwork to receive payments

                  5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

                  means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

                  defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

                  declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

                  temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

                  upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

                  misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

                  Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

                  an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

                  court

                  6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

                  Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

                  facilities (eg phone county email office)

                  7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

                  in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

                  July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

                  3

                  other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

                  retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

                  by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

                  concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

                  Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

                  8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

                  Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

                  9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

                  information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

                  Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

                  County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

                  trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

                  would not be acted on

                  Floor of the Galveston County Justice

                  Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

                  noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

                  Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

                  10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

                  acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

                  ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

                  that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

                  directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

                  of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

                  Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

                  contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

                  District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

                  11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

                  Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

                  4

                  disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

                  this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

                  Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

                  Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

                  possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

                  Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

                  the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

                  reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

                  would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

                  some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

                  positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

                  Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

                  the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

                  salaries with Justice Administration

                  12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

                  13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

                  if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

                  accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

                  October 1 2015

                  14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

                  violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

                  most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

                  Department of Justice Administration

                  15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

                  Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

                  would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

                  status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

                  5

                  or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                  displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                  16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                  attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                  Criss former judge of the 212th

                  17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                  emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                  CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                  which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                  emphatically refused that extension explaining

                  District Court who attended with and on

                  behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                  ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                  Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                  action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                  18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                  4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                  Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                  January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                  be discussed

                  19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                  the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                  6

                  and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                  Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                  compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                  had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                  ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                  in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                  Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                  whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                  the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                  disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                  Prayer

                  Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                  TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                  Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                  Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                  Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                  Judicial District Court

                  7

                  Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                  State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                  County of Galveston

                  1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                  2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                  3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                  4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                  ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                  Day of January 2016

                  Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                  Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                  The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                  Certificate of Service

                  efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                  s Mark W Stevens

                  List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

                  8

                  Temporary Injunction

                  Attachments

                  Letter of July 14 2015

                  Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                  Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                  Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                  Affidavit of Susan Criss

                  J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                  JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                  trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                  Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                  The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                  VS sect Galveston County Texas

                  The Hon Mark Henry sect

                  County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                  ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                  On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                  a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                  Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                  County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                  Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                  All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                  Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                  Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                  Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                  Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                  this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                  The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                  later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                  agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                  Monday June 222015

                  Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                  this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                  arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                  temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                  Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                  statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                  r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

                  1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

                  i bull

                  independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                  perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                  bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                  Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                  for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                  applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                  bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                  acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                  interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                  bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                  bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                  the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                  Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                  its judicial functions

                  From the evident presented the Court finds

                  Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                  courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                  selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                  approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                  Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                  so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                  The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                  Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                  Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                  are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                  Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                  the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                  daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                  government related projects

                  2

                  On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                  Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                  Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                  judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                  Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                  By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                  order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                  the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                  administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                  order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                  Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                  to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                  placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                  Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                  administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                  holding this sensitive court position

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                  Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                  eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                  State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                  necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                  suspended by the State Bar

                  On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                  allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                  instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                  TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                  were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                  allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                  that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

                  3

                  I r bull1

                  that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                  appeared at the interviews she set

                  The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                  selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                  process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                  to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                  judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                  administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                  process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                  obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                  and hiring court administrative employees

                  In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                  appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                  this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                  When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                  without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                  requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                  workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                  position continued to be vacant

                  the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                  Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                  Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                  candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                  position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                  as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                  at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                  4

                  Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                  the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                  and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                  administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                  setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                  administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                  for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                  including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                  judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                  lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                  independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                  be hired

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                  Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                  appropriate salary range for such a position

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                  salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                  administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                  the judiciary

                  After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                  Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                  of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                  former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                  Exhibit C

                  On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                  Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                  5

                  The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                  Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                  the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                  Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                  injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                  vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                  administrator by further actions of

                  bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                  Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                  implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                  Drummond salary

                  bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                  for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                  bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                  about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                  lock

                  bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                  by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                  seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                  against Ms Quiroga

                  bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                  bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                  bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                  directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                  bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                  Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                  After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                  Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                  2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                  to work for the judges

                  6

                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                  injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                  effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                  meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                  Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                  Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                  a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                  Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                  independence of the judiciary

                  It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                  of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                  shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                  Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                  employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                  Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                  Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                  its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                  It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                  Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                  shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                  positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                  a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                  b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                  systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                  c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                  d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                  to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                  e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                  appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                  further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                  7

                  County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                  the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                  Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                  employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                  as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                  Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                  It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                  Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                  hereby enjoined from

                  1 Taking any action on the matters

                  (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                  administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                  injunction

                  (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                  injunction

                  (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                  compliance with this temporary injunction

                  (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                  administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                  (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                  compliance with this temporary injunction

                  These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                  special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                  Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                  including Bonnie Quiroga

                  3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                  and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                  4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                  furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                  administrative duties

                  8

                  4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                  of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                  5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                  Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                  County

                  6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                  July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                  7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                  Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                  Administration on July 23 2014

                  It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                  of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                  shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                  salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                  administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                  duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                  It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                  of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                  supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                  Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                  This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                  parties A docket control order will be issued

                  Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                  posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                  Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                  Procedure

                  9

                  On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                  Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                  ~

                  10

                  EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                  AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                  COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                  On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                  County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                  County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                  Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                  new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                  authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                  commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                  selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                  inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                  the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                  to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                  precinct officer in the county

                  It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                  commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                  was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                  county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                  hire a new justice administrator

                  1

                  1

                  EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                  sect

                  sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                  ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                  iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                  by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                  setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                  Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                  Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                  June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                  Order of September 24 2014

                  The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                  or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                  actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                  County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                  bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                  IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                  mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                  I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                  Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                  her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                  bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                  check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                  unlawful tennination

                  SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                  -b---cot

                  LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                  ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                  July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                  May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                  BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                  Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

                  BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

                  1300 POST OAK BOULEVARD

                  SUITE 2500

                  HOUSTON TEXAS 77056-3000

                  -JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

                  BOARD CERTIFIED FAX (713) 960-1527

                  EMAIL JNIXON8MPLLPCOM

                  CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

                  July 14 2015

                  Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                  Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                  Dear Mr Stevens

                  I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                  Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                  I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                  Very truly yours

                  ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                  2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                  Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                  Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                  By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                  CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                  THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                  PLAINTIFF sect sect

                  v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                  THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                  sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                  NOTICE OF APPEAL

                  Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                  this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                  Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                  and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                  1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                  desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                  Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                  2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                  Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                  Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                  interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                  a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                  b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                  EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                  3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                  proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                  281(b)

                  4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                  Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                  case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                  5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                  trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                  (c)

                  Respectfully submitted

                  BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                  By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                  Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                  Exhibit AP p 34

                  2

                  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                  I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                  s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                  Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                  3

                  MEMORANDUM

                  TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                  FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                  DATE July 16 2015

                  RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                  As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                  Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                  UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                  2199867vl 9999991114011

                  AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                  GALVESTON COUNTY

                  Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                  My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                  of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                  On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                  requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                  arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                  during the meeting and he agreed

                  We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                  as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                  That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                  that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                  the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                  she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                  that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                  HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                  hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                  was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                  situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                  one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                  Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                  we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                  Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                  indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                  Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                  previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                  me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                  employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                  in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                  pOSition was separate from those five

                  About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                  made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                  with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                  that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                  responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                  what7 5he said yes

                  Further affiant sayeth not

                  SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                  Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                  AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                  STATE OF TEXAS

                  COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                  BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                  1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                  2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                  3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                  Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                  5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                  Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                  June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                  would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                  6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                  back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                  7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                  Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                  8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                  to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                  with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                  9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                  going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                  meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                  pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                  want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                  you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                  pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                  resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                  here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                  GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                  why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                  said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                  would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                  myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                  needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                  101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                  doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                  pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                  by the County

                  11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                  could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                  June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                  SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                  AFFIDAVIT

                  BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                  who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                  On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                  1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                  2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                  3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                  their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                  classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                  Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                  8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                  bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                  emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                  would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                  11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                  12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                  13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                  14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                  I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                  these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                  My name is Susan Elizabeth

                  herein are true and correct

                  contained

                  SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                  ~~nv2015

                  KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                  MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                  COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                  FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                  ORDER

                  Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                  Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                  Trial court case number 15CV0583

                  Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                  On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                  In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                  The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                  this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                  Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                  It is so ORDERED

                  Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                  Date September 21 2015

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                    2

                    3 On July 7 2015 Respondent Henry acting through attorney Edward

                    Friedman petitioned the Court of Appeals in 01-15-00583-CV for a stay of

                    the injunction That request was denied per order of the Court of Appeals on

                    July 8 2015 On December 22 2015 the Court of Appeals issued an

                    opinion and judgment affirming the temporary injunction and issued

                    mandate

                    4 In the interval between July 6 and July 14 2015 it appeared that Respondent

                    Henry and the County were preparing to obey the order For instance Ms

                    Bonnie Quiroga was invited by HR director Peri Bluemer to fill out

                    paperwork to receive payments

                    5 However on July 14 2015 Counsel Joseph Nixon entered this case by

                    means of a letter attached hereto which constituted direct and inexcusable

                    defiance of this Courtrsquos Temporary injunction In that letter Mr Nixon

                    declared in substance that the interlocutory appeal ldquosuspendedrdquo the

                    temporary injunction That assertion was incorrect as a matter of law and

                    upon information and belief was known by counsel Nixon to be a

                    misstatement of the law The governing provisions are Texas Rules of

                    Appellate Procedure 292 293 and 294 which do NOT suspend or nullify

                    an injunction but which merely place enforcement power with the appellate

                    court

                    6 In his letter of July 14 2015 Mr Nixon went on to state in substance that

                    Ms Quiroga was not a county employee would not receive any pay or

                    facilities (eg phone county email office)

                    7 Following Mr Nixonrsquos letter of July 14 2015 Respondent and those acting

                    in concert with him abruptly changed course As per Mr Nixonrsquos letter of

                    July 14 Ms Quiroga was denied pay and has not been paid a salary or any

                    3

                    other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

                    retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

                    by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

                    concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

                    Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

                    8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

                    Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

                    9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

                    information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

                    Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

                    County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

                    trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

                    would not be acted on

                    Floor of the Galveston County Justice

                    Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

                    noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

                    Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

                    10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

                    acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

                    ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

                    that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

                    directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

                    of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

                    Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

                    contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

                    District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

                    11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

                    Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

                    4

                    disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

                    this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

                    Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

                    Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

                    possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

                    Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

                    the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

                    reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

                    would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

                    some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

                    positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

                    Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

                    the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

                    salaries with Justice Administration

                    12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

                    13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

                    if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

                    accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

                    October 1 2015

                    14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

                    violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

                    most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

                    Department of Justice Administration

                    15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

                    Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

                    would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

                    status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

                    5

                    or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                    displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                    16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                    attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                    Criss former judge of the 212th

                    17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                    emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                    CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                    which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                    emphatically refused that extension explaining

                    District Court who attended with and on

                    behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                    ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                    Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                    action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                    18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                    4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                    Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                    January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                    be discussed

                    19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                    the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                    6

                    and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                    Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                    compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                    had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                    ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                    in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                    Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                    whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                    the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                    disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                    Prayer

                    Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                    TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                    Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                    Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                    Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                    Judicial District Court

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                    Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                    State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                    County of Galveston

                    1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                    2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                    3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                    4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                    ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                    Day of January 2016

                    Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                    Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                    The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                    Certificate of Service

                    efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                    s Mark W Stevens

                    List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

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                    Temporary Injunction

                    Attachments

                    Letter of July 14 2015

                    Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                    Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                    Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                    Affidavit of Susan Criss

                    J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                    JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                    trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                    Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                    The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                    VS sect Galveston County Texas

                    The Hon Mark Henry sect

                    County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                    ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                    On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                    a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                    Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                    County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                    Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                    All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                    Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                    Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                    Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                    Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                    this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                    The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                    later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                    agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                    Monday June 222015

                    Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                    this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                    arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                    temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                    Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                    statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                    r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

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                    independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                    perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                    bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                    Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                    for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                    applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                    bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                    acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                    interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                    bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                    bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                    the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                    Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                    its judicial functions

                    From the evident presented the Court finds

                    Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                    courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                    selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                    approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                    Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                    so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                    The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                    Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                    Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                    are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                    Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                    the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                    daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                    government related projects

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                    On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                    Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                    Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                    judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                    Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                    By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                    order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                    the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                    administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                    order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                    Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                    to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                    placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                    Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                    administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                    holding this sensitive court position

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                    Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                    eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                    State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                    necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                    suspended by the State Bar

                    On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                    allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                    instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                    TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                    were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                    allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                    that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                    that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                    appeared at the interviews she set

                    The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                    selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                    process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                    to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                    judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                    administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                    process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                    obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                    and hiring court administrative employees

                    In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                    appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                    this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                    When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                    without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                    requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                    workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                    position continued to be vacant

                    the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                    Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                    Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                    candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                    position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                    as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                    at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                    Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                    the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                    and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                    administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                    setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                    administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                    for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                    including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                    judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                    lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                    independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                    be hired

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                    Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                    appropriate salary range for such a position

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                    salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                    administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                    the judiciary

                    After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                    Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                    of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                    former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                    Exhibit C

                    On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                    Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                    The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                    Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                    the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                    Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                    vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                    administrator by further actions of

                    bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                    Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                    implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                    Drummond salary

                    bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                    for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                    bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                    about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                    lock

                    bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                    by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                    seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                    against Ms Quiroga

                    bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                    bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                    bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                    directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                    bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                    Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                    After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                    Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                    2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                    to work for the judges

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                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                    effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                    meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                    Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                    Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                    a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                    Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                    independence of the judiciary

                    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                    shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                    Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                    employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                    Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                    Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                    its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                    shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                    positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                    a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                    b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                    systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                    c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                    d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                    to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                    e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                    appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                    further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                    7

                    County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                    the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                    Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                    employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                    as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                    Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                    hereby enjoined from

                    1 Taking any action on the matters

                    (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                    administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                    injunction

                    (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                    injunction

                    (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                    compliance with this temporary injunction

                    (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                    administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                    (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                    compliance with this temporary injunction

                    These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                    special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                    Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                    including Bonnie Quiroga

                    3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                    and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                    4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                    furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                    administrative duties

                    8

                    4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                    of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                    5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                    Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                    County

                    6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                    July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                    7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                    Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                    Administration on July 23 2014

                    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                    shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                    salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                    administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                    duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                    It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                    of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                    supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                    Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                    This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                    parties A docket control order will be issued

                    Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                    posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                    Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                    Procedure

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                    On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                    Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                    EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                    AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                    COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                    On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                    County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                    County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                    Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                    new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                    authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                    commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                    selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                    inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                    the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                    to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                    precinct officer in the county

                    It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                    commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                    was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                    county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                    hire a new justice administrator

                    1

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                    EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                    sect

                    sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                    ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                    iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                    by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                    setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                    Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                    Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                    June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                    Order of September 24 2014

                    The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                    or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                    actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                    County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                    bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                    IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                    mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                    I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                    Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                    her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                    bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                    check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                    unlawful tennination

                    SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                    -b---cot

                    LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                    ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                    July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                    May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                    BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                    Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                    Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                    Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                    Dear Mr Stevens

                    I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                    Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                    I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                    Very truly yours

                    ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                    2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                    Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                    Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                    By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                    CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                    THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                    PLAINTIFF sect sect

                    v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                    THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                    sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                    NOTICE OF APPEAL

                    Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                    this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                    Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                    and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                    1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                    desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                    Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                    2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                    Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                    Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                    interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                    a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                    b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                    EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                    3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                    proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                    281(b)

                    4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                    Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                    case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                    5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                    trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                    (c)

                    Respectfully submitted

                    BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                    By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                    Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                    Exhibit AP p 34

                    2

                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                    s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                    Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                    3

                    MEMORANDUM

                    TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                    FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                    DATE July 16 2015

                    RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                    As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                    Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                    UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                    2199867vl 9999991114011

                    AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                    GALVESTON COUNTY

                    Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                    My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                    of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                    On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                    requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                    arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                    during the meeting and he agreed

                    We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                    as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                    That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                    that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                    the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                    she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                    that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                    HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                    hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                    was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                    situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                    one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                    Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                    we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                    Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                    indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                    Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                    previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                    me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                    employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                    in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                    pOSition was separate from those five

                    About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                    made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                    with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                    that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                    responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                    what7 5he said yes

                    Further affiant sayeth not

                    SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                    Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                    AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                    STATE OF TEXAS

                    COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                    BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                    1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                    2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                    3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                    Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                    5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                    Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                    June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                    would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                    6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                    back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                    7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                    Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                    8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                    to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                    with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                    9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                    going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                    meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                    pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                    want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                    you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                    pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                    resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                    here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                    GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                    why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                    said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                    would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                    myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                    needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                    101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                    doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                    pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                    by the County

                    11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                    could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                    June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                    SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                    AFFIDAVIT

                    BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                    who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                    On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                    1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                    2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                    3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                    their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                    classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                    Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                    8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                    bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                    emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                    would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                    11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                    12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                    My name is Susan Elizabeth

                    herein are true and correct

                    contained

                    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                    ~~nv2015

                    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                    ORDER

                    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                    Trial court case number 15CV0583

                    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                    It is so ORDERED

                    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                    Date September 21 2015

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                      other compensation since that date [Ms Quiroga has been able to draw

                      retirement an entitlement which is beyond any pretended authority of denial

                      by Respondent Henry] On or about July 16 Mr Nixon or those acting in

                      concert directly instructed the County Auditor Mr Kevin Walsh that

                      Bonnie Quiroga was not to be paid

                      8 On one or more occasions after July 6 and July 14 2015 the door to the

                      Administratorrsquos Office on the 4th

                      9 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 and subsequent upon

                      information and belief Mark A Henry informed County facilities and

                      Information technology (ldquoITrdquo) personnel to absent themselves from the

                      County Justice Center so that requests of either Bonnie Quiroga or any of the

                      trial judges to provide Ms Quiroga with phone email or other facilities

                      would not be acted on

                      Floor of the Galveston County Justice

                      Center has been locked ie the locks have been changed It should be

                      noted that the space was unlocked only recently ie after the issuance of the

                      Court of Appealsrsquo opinion on December 22 2015

                      10 On one or more occasions after July 6 2015 Respondent Henry or those

                      acting in concert did not circulate a copy of the temporary injunction as

                      ordered therein but instead advised county employees by various means

                      that Ms Quiroga was not a county employee of any kind and that her

                      directives and requests were to be disregarded See eg the memorandum

                      of Mark Henry Galveston County Judge to Kevin Walsh Galveston County

                      Treasurer dated July 16 2015 In that memo Judge Henry referred

                      contemptuously to the temporary injunction as ldquoancillary orders from

                      District Court and claimed wrongly that those orders were ldquosuspendedrdquo

                      11 The temporary injunction of July 6 2015 further ordered that Justice

                      Administration employees not be fired or otherwise reassigned In

                      4

                      disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

                      this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

                      Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

                      Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

                      possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

                      Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

                      the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

                      reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

                      would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

                      some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

                      positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

                      Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

                      the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

                      salaries with Justice Administration

                      12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

                      13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

                      if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

                      accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

                      October 1 2015

                      14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

                      violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

                      most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

                      Department of Justice Administration

                      15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

                      Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

                      would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

                      status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

                      5

                      or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                      displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                      16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                      attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                      Criss former judge of the 212th

                      17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                      emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                      CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                      which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                      emphatically refused that extension explaining

                      District Court who attended with and on

                      behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                      ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                      Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                      action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                      18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                      4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                      Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                      January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                      be discussed

                      19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                      the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                      6

                      and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                      Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                      compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                      had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                      ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                      in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                      Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                      whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                      the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                      disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                      Prayer

                      Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                      TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                      Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                      Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                      Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                      Judicial District Court

                      7

                      Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                      State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                      County of Galveston

                      1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                      2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                      3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                      4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                      ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                      Day of January 2016

                      Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                      Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                      The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                      Certificate of Service

                      efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                      s Mark W Stevens

                      List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

                      8

                      Temporary Injunction

                      Attachments

                      Letter of July 14 2015

                      Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                      Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                      Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                      Affidavit of Susan Criss

                      J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                      JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                      trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                      Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                      The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                      VS sect Galveston County Texas

                      The Hon Mark Henry sect

                      County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                      ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                      On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                      a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                      Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                      County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                      Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                      All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                      Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                      Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                      Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                      Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                      this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                      The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                      later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                      agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                      Monday June 222015

                      Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                      this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                      arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                      temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                      Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                      statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                      r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

                      1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

                      i bull

                      independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                      perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                      bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                      Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                      for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                      applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                      bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                      acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                      interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                      bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                      bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                      the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                      Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                      its judicial functions

                      From the evident presented the Court finds

                      Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                      courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                      selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                      approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                      Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                      so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                      The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                      Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                      Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                      are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                      Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                      the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                      daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                      government related projects

                      2

                      On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                      Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                      Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                      judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                      Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                      By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                      order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                      the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                      administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                      order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                      Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                      to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                      placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                      Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                      administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                      holding this sensitive court position

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                      Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                      eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                      State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                      necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                      suspended by the State Bar

                      On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                      allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                      instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                      TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                      were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                      allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                      that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

                      3

                      I r bull1

                      that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                      appeared at the interviews she set

                      The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                      selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                      process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                      to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                      judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                      administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                      process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                      obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                      and hiring court administrative employees

                      In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                      appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                      this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                      When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                      without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                      requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                      workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                      position continued to be vacant

                      the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                      Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                      Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                      candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                      position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                      as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                      at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                      4

                      Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                      the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                      and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                      administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                      setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                      administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                      for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                      including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                      judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                      lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                      independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                      be hired

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                      Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                      appropriate salary range for such a position

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                      salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                      administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                      the judiciary

                      After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                      Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                      of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                      former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                      Exhibit C

                      On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                      Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                      5

                      The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                      Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                      the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                      Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                      vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                      administrator by further actions of

                      bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                      Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                      implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                      Drummond salary

                      bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                      for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                      bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                      about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                      lock

                      bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                      by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                      seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                      against Ms Quiroga

                      bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                      bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                      bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                      directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                      bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                      Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                      After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                      Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                      2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                      to work for the judges

                      6

                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                      effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                      meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                      Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                      Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                      a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                      Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                      independence of the judiciary

                      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                      shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                      Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                      employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                      Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                      Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                      its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                      shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                      positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                      a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                      b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                      systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                      c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                      d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                      to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                      e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                      appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                      further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                      7

                      County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                      the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                      Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                      employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                      as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                      Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                      hereby enjoined from

                      1 Taking any action on the matters

                      (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                      administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                      injunction

                      (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                      injunction

                      (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                      compliance with this temporary injunction

                      (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                      administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                      (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                      compliance with this temporary injunction

                      These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                      special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                      Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                      including Bonnie Quiroga

                      3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                      and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                      4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                      furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                      administrative duties

                      8

                      4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                      of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                      5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                      Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                      County

                      6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                      July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                      7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                      Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                      Administration on July 23 2014

                      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                      shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                      salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                      administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                      duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                      It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                      of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                      supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                      Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                      This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                      parties A docket control order will be issued

                      Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                      posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                      Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                      Procedure

                      9

                      On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                      Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                      ~

                      10

                      EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                      AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                      COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                      On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                      County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                      County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                      Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                      new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                      authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                      commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                      selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                      inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                      the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                      to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                      precinct officer in the county

                      It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                      commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                      was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                      county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                      hire a new justice administrator

                      1

                      1

                      EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                      sect

                      sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                      ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                      iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                      by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                      setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                      Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                      Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                      June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                      Order of September 24 2014

                      The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                      or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                      actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                      County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                      bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                      IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                      mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                      I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                      Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                      her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                      bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                      check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                      unlawful tennination

                      SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                      -b---cot

                      LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                      ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                      July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                      May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                      BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                      Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                      Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                      Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                      Dear Mr Stevens

                      I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                      Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                      I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                      Very truly yours

                      ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                      2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                      Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                      Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                      By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                      CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                      THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                      PLAINTIFF sect sect

                      v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                      THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                      sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                      NOTICE OF APPEAL

                      Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                      this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                      Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                      and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                      1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                      desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                      Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                      2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                      Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                      Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                      interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                      a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                      b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                      EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                      3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                      proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                      281(b)

                      4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                      Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                      case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                      5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                      trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                      (c)

                      Respectfully submitted

                      BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                      By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                      Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                      Exhibit AP p 34

                      2

                      CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                      I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                      s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                      Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                      3

                      MEMORANDUM

                      TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                      FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                      DATE July 16 2015

                      RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                      As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                      Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                      UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                      2199867vl 9999991114011

                      AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                      GALVESTON COUNTY

                      Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                      My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                      of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                      On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                      requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                      arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                      during the meeting and he agreed

                      We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                      as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                      That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                      that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                      the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                      she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                      that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                      HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                      hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                      was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                      situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                      one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                      Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                      we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                      Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                      indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                      Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                      previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                      me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                      employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                      in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                      pOSition was separate from those five

                      About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                      made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                      with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                      that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                      responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                      what7 5he said yes

                      Further affiant sayeth not

                      SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                      Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                      AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                      STATE OF TEXAS

                      COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                      BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                      1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                      2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                      3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                      Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                      5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                      Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                      June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                      would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                      6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                      back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                      7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                      Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                      8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                      to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                      with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                      9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                      going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                      meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                      pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                      want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                      you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                      pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                      resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                      here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                      GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                      why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                      said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                      would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                      myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                      needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                      101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                      doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                      pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                      by the County

                      11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                      could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                      June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                      SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                      AFFIDAVIT

                      BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                      who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                      On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                      1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                      2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                      3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                      their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                      classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                      Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                      8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                      bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                      emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                      would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                      11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                      12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                      13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                      14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                      I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                      these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                      My name is Susan Elizabeth

                      herein are true and correct

                      contained

                      SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                      ~~nv2015

                      KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                      MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                      ORDER

                      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                      Trial court case number 15CV0583

                      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                      It is so ORDERED

                      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                      Date September 21 2015

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                        disobedience of that Order and in an attempt to destroy the subject matter of

                        this litigation and thus evade the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals and this

                        Court on or about August 23 2015 Justice Administration employees

                        Monica Gracia Roger Morrison Clint Purcell and LaTressa DuPuis and

                        possibly others were ldquoinvitedrdquo to a conference with HR Director Peri

                        Bluemer The substance of the conference was to inform those workers that

                        the Justice Administration Department was being administratively

                        reconfigured and that as of the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1) there

                        would be one less position than presently authorized Those employees in

                        some cases were ldquoofferedrdquo the option of transferring to other county

                        positions (eg in the roads or traffic division) and were told in substance by

                        Ms Bluemer that two commissionersmdashnot namedmdashwere ldquoconfidentrdquo that

                        the lesser pay of the new positions could be adjusted to meet their current

                        salaries with Justice Administration

                        12 MsBluemer reports directly to County Judge Mark A Henry

                        13 The obvious import of the August 2015 meetings with Ms Bluemer was that

                        if the employees did not promptly resign from Justice Administration and

                        accept employment in other capacities they might be without a job as of

                        October 1 2015

                        14 The above scheme would have had two immediate effects First in direct

                        violation of the Temporary Injunction of July 6 2015 it would reassign

                        most or all of Justice Administration employees and effectively abolish

                        Department of Justice Administration

                        15 The second effectmdashlater appreciated by one justice on the Court of

                        Appealsmdashwas that all of the subject Justice Administration Employees

                        would become ldquoat willrdquo employees at the pleasure of Mark A Henry a

                        status which could be used to secured their cooperation as witnesses in this

                        5

                        or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                        displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                        16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                        attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                        Criss former judge of the 212th

                        17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                        emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                        CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                        which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                        emphatically refused that extension explaining

                        District Court who attended with and on

                        behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                        ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                        Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                        action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                        18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                        4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                        Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                        January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                        be discussed

                        19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                        the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                        6

                        and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                        Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                        compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                        had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                        ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                        in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                        Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                        whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                        the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                        disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                        Prayer

                        Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                        TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                        Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                        Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                        Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                        Judicial District Court

                        7

                        Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                        State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                        County of Galveston

                        1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                        2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                        3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                        4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                        ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                        Day of January 2016

                        Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                        Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                        The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                        Certificate of Service

                        efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                        s Mark W Stevens

                        List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

                        8

                        Temporary Injunction

                        Attachments

                        Letter of July 14 2015

                        Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                        Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                        Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                        Affidavit of Susan Criss

                        J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                        JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                        trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                        Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                        The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                        VS sect Galveston County Texas

                        The Hon Mark Henry sect

                        County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                        ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                        On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                        a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                        Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                        County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                        Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                        All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                        Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                        Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                        Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                        Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                        this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                        The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                        later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                        agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                        Monday June 222015

                        Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                        this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                        arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                        temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                        Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                        statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                        r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

                        1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

                        i bull

                        independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                        perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                        bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                        Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                        for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                        applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                        bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                        acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                        interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                        bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                        bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                        the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                        Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                        its judicial functions

                        From the evident presented the Court finds

                        Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                        courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                        selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                        approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                        Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                        so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                        The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                        Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                        Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                        are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                        Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                        the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                        daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                        government related projects

                        2

                        On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                        Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                        Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                        judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                        Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                        By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                        order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                        the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                        administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                        order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                        Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                        to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                        placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                        Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                        administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                        holding this sensitive court position

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                        Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                        eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                        State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                        necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                        suspended by the State Bar

                        On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                        allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                        instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                        TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                        were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                        allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                        that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

                        3

                        I r bull1

                        that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                        appeared at the interviews she set

                        The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                        selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                        process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                        to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                        judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                        administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                        process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                        obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                        and hiring court administrative employees

                        In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                        appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                        this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                        When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                        without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                        requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                        workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                        position continued to be vacant

                        the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                        Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                        Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                        candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                        position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                        as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                        at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                        4

                        Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                        the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                        and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                        administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                        setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                        administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                        for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                        including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                        judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                        lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                        independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                        be hired

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                        Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                        appropriate salary range for such a position

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                        salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                        administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                        the judiciary

                        After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                        Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                        of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                        former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                        Exhibit C

                        On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                        Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                        5

                        The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                        Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                        the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                        Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                        vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                        administrator by further actions of

                        bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                        Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                        implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                        Drummond salary

                        bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                        for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                        bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                        about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                        lock

                        bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                        by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                        seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                        against Ms Quiroga

                        bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                        bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                        bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                        directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                        bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                        Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                        After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                        Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                        2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                        to work for the judges

                        6

                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                        effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                        meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                        Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                        Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                        a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                        Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                        independence of the judiciary

                        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                        shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                        Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                        employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                        Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                        Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                        its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                        shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                        positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                        a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                        b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                        systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                        c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                        d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                        to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                        e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                        appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                        further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                        7

                        County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                        the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                        Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                        employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                        as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                        Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                        hereby enjoined from

                        1 Taking any action on the matters

                        (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                        administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                        injunction

                        (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                        injunction

                        (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                        compliance with this temporary injunction

                        (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                        administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                        (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                        compliance with this temporary injunction

                        These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                        special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                        Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                        including Bonnie Quiroga

                        3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                        and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                        4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                        furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                        administrative duties

                        8

                        4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                        of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                        5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                        Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                        County

                        6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                        July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                        7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                        Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                        Administration on July 23 2014

                        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                        shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                        salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                        administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                        duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                        It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                        of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                        supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                        Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                        This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                        parties A docket control order will be issued

                        Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                        posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                        Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                        Procedure

                        9

                        On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                        Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                        ~

                        10

                        EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                        AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                        COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                        On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                        County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                        County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                        Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                        new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                        authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                        commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                        selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                        inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                        the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                        to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                        precinct officer in the county

                        It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                        commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                        was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                        county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                        hire a new justice administrator

                        1

                        1

                        EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                        sect

                        sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                        ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                        iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                        by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                        setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                        Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                        Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                        June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                        Order of September 24 2014

                        The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                        or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                        actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                        County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                        bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                        IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                        mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                        I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                        Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                        her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                        bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                        check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                        unlawful tennination

                        SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                        -b---cot

                        LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                        ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                        July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                        May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                        BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                        Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                        -JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

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                        CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

                        July 14 2015

                        Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                        Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                        Dear Mr Stevens

                        I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                        Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                        I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                        If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                        Very truly yours

                        ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                        2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                        Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                        Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                        By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                        CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                        THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                        PLAINTIFF sect sect

                        v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                        THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                        sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                        NOTICE OF APPEAL

                        Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                        this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                        Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                        and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                        1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                        desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                        Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                        2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                        Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                        Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                        interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                        a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                        b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                        EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                        3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                        proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                        281(b)

                        4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                        Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                        case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                        5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                        trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                        (c)

                        Respectfully submitted

                        BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                        By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                        Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                        Exhibit AP p 34

                        2

                        CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                        I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                        s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                        Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                        3

                        MEMORANDUM

                        TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                        FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                        DATE July 16 2015

                        RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                        As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                        Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                        UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                        2199867vl 9999991114011

                        AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                        GALVESTON COUNTY

                        Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                        My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                        of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                        On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                        requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                        arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                        during the meeting and he agreed

                        We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                        as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                        That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                        that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                        the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                        she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                        that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                        HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                        hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                        was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                        situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                        one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                        Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                        we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                        Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                        indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                        Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                        previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                        me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                        employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                        in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                        pOSition was separate from those five

                        About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                        made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                        with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                        that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                        responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                        what7 5he said yes

                        Further affiant sayeth not

                        SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                        Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                        AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                        STATE OF TEXAS

                        COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                        BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                        1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                        2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                        3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                        Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                        5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                        Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                        June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                        would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                        6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                        back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                        7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                        Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                        8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                        to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                        with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                        9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                        going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                        meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                        pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                        want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                        you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                        pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                        resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                        here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                        GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                        why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                        said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                        would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                        myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                        needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                        101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                        doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                        pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                        by the County

                        11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                        could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                        June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                        SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                        AFFIDAVIT

                        BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                        who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                        On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                        1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                        2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                        3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                        their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                        classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                        Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                        8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                        bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                        emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                        would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                        11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                        12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                        13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                        14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                        I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                        these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                        My name is Susan Elizabeth

                        herein are true and correct

                        contained

                        SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                        ~~nv2015

                        KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                        MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                        COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                        FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                        ORDER

                        Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                        Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                        Trial court case number 15CV0583

                        Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                        On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                        In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                        The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                        It is so ORDERED

                        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                        Date September 21 2015

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                          or other proceedingsmdashon pain of losing their jobs if they incurred the

                          displeasure of County Judge Mark A Henry

                          16 The substance of the meetings with Peri Bluemer are described in the

                          attached affidavits of Clint Purcell Monica Gracia and The Hon Susan

                          Criss former judge of the 212th

                          17 The interviews with Peri Bluemer described above were the subject of an

                          emergency Petition for Mandamus or Prohibition in Case No 01-15-00797-

                          CV In Re Lonnie Cox When Respondent Henry asked for more time in

                          which to file a response Justice Jennings of the Court of Appeals

                          emphatically refused that extension explaining

                          District Court who attended with and on

                          behalf of Ms LaTressa Dupuis

                          ldquoThe allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVrsquoT CODE ANN Sec 151004 (Vernon 2008)(ldquoThe commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under this subchapterrdquo) TEX PENAL CODE ANN Sec 3605 (felony offense of ldquoTampering with Witnessrdquo) 36006 (felony offense of ldquoObstruction or Retaliationrdquo) 3902 (offense of ldquoAbuse of Official Capaictyrdquo))Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of ldquoOfficial Oppressionrdquo)(Vernon Supp 2014)rdquo

                          Respondent Henry and Others relented from their plan immediately following that

                          action but retain the pretended ability in the future

                          18 As of this date an ldquoexecutiverdquo session was scheduled for Monday January

                          4 between the Commissioners and their ostensible counsel prsesumably

                          Joseph Nixon A public hearing is scheduled for 130 pm on Tuesday

                          January 5 at which ldquosettlementrdquo of this case and funding are supposedly to

                          be discussed

                          19 Such belated pretense at ldquocompliancerdquo does not purge the contempt or solve

                          the underlying problem On at least two occasionsmdashthe interval of July 6

                          6

                          and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                          Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                          compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                          had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                          ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                          in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                          Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                          whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                          the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                          disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                          Prayer

                          Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                          TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                          Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                          Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                          Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                          Judicial District Court

                          7

                          Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                          State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                          County of Galveston

                          1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                          2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                          3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                          4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                          ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                          Day of January 2016

                          Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                          Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                          The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                          Certificate of Service

                          efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                          s Mark W Stevens

                          List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

                          8

                          Temporary Injunction

                          Attachments

                          Letter of July 14 2015

                          Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                          Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                          Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                          Affidavit of Susan Criss

                          J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                          JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                          trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                          Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                          The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                          VS sect Galveston County Texas

                          The Hon Mark Henry sect

                          County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                          ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                          On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                          a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                          Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                          County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                          Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                          All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                          Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                          Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                          Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                          Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                          this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                          The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                          later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                          agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                          Monday June 222015

                          Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                          this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                          arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                          temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                          Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                          statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                          r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

                          1 i~iilllllllllllill I~

                          i bull

                          independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                          perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                          bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                          Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                          for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                          applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                          bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                          acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                          interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                          bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                          bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                          the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                          Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                          its judicial functions

                          From the evident presented the Court finds

                          Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                          courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                          selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                          approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                          Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                          so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                          The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                          Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                          Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                          are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                          Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                          the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                          daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                          government related projects

                          2

                          On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                          Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                          Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                          judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                          Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                          By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                          order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                          the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                          administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                          order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                          Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                          to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                          placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                          Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                          administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                          holding this sensitive court position

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                          Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                          eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                          State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                          necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                          suspended by the State Bar

                          On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                          allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                          instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                          TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                          were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                          allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                          that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

                          3

                          I r bull1

                          that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                          appeared at the interviews she set

                          The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                          selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                          process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                          to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                          judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                          administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                          process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                          obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                          and hiring court administrative employees

                          In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                          appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                          this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                          When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                          without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                          requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                          workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                          position continued to be vacant

                          the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                          Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                          Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                          candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                          position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                          as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                          at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                          4

                          Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                          the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                          and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                          administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                          setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                          administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                          for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                          including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                          judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                          lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                          independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                          be hired

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                          Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                          appropriate salary range for such a position

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                          salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                          administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                          the judiciary

                          After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                          Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                          of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                          former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                          Exhibit C

                          On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                          Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                          5

                          The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                          Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                          the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                          Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                          vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                          administrator by further actions of

                          bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                          Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                          implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                          Drummond salary

                          bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                          for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                          bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                          about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                          lock

                          bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                          by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                          seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                          against Ms Quiroga

                          bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                          bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                          bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                          directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                          bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                          Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                          After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                          Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                          2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                          to work for the judges

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                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                          effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                          meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                          Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                          Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                          a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                          Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                          independence of the judiciary

                          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                          shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                          Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                          employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                          Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                          Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                          its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                          shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                          positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                          a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                          b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                          systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                          c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                          d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                          to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                          e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                          appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                          further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                          7

                          County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                          the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                          Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                          employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                          as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                          Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                          hereby enjoined from

                          1 Taking any action on the matters

                          (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                          administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                          injunction

                          (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                          injunction

                          (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                          compliance with this temporary injunction

                          (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                          administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                          (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                          compliance with this temporary injunction

                          These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                          special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                          Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                          including Bonnie Quiroga

                          3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                          and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                          4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                          furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                          administrative duties

                          8

                          4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                          of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                          5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                          Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                          County

                          6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                          July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                          7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                          Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                          Administration on July 23 2014

                          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                          shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                          salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                          administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                          duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                          It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                          of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                          supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                          Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                          This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                          parties A docket control order will be issued

                          Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                          posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                          Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                          Procedure

                          9

                          On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                          Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                          ~

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                          EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                          AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                          COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                          On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                          County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                          County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                          Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                          new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                          authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                          commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                          selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                          inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                          the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                          to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                          precinct officer in the county

                          It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                          commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                          was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                          county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                          hire a new justice administrator

                          1

                          1

                          EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                          sect

                          sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                          ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                          iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                          by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                          setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                          Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                          Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                          June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                          Order of September 24 2014

                          The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                          or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                          actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                          County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                          bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                          IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                          mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                          I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                          Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                          her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                          bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                          check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                          unlawful tennination

                          SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                          -b---cot

                          LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                          ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                          July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                          May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                          BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                          Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                          Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                          Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                          Dear Mr Stevens

                          I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                          Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                          I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                          If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                          Very truly yours

                          ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                          2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                          Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                          Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                          By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                          CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                          THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                          PLAINTIFF sect sect

                          v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                          THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                          sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                          NOTICE OF APPEAL

                          Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                          this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                          Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                          and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                          1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                          desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                          Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                          2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                          Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                          Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                          interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                          a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                          b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                          EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                          3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                          proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                          281(b)

                          4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                          Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                          case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                          5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                          trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                          (c)

                          Respectfully submitted

                          BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                          By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                          Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                          Exhibit AP p 34

                          2

                          CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                          I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                          s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                          Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                          3

                          MEMORANDUM

                          TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                          FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                          DATE July 16 2015

                          RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                          As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                          Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                          AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                          GALVESTON COUNTY

                          Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                          My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                          of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                          On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                          requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                          arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                          during the meeting and he agreed

                          We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                          as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                          That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                          that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                          the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                          she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                          that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                          HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                          hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                          was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                          situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                          one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                          Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                          we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                          Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                          indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                          Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                          previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                          me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                          employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                          in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                          pOSition was separate from those five

                          About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                          made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                          with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                          that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                          responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                          what7 5he said yes

                          Further affiant sayeth not

                          SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                          Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                          AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                          STATE OF TEXAS

                          COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                          BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                          1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                          2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                          3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                          Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                          5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                          Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                          June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                          would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                          6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                          back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                          7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                          Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                          8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                          to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                          with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                          9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                          going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                          meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                          pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                          want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                          you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                          pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                          resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                          here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                          GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                          why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                          said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                          would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                          myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                          needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                          101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                          doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                          pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                          by the County

                          11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                          could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                          June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                          SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                          AFFIDAVIT

                          BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                          who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                          On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                          1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                          2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                          3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                          their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                          classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                          Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                          8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                          bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                          emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                          would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                          11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                          12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                          13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                          14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                          I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                          these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                          My name is Susan Elizabeth

                          herein are true and correct

                          contained

                          SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                          ~~nv2015

                          KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                          MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                          COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                          FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                          ORDER

                          Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                          Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                          Trial court case number 15CV0583

                          Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                          On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                          In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                          The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                          this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                          Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                          It is so ORDERED

                          Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                          Date September 21 2015

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                            and July 14 and the current interval of December 22 to he presentmdash

                            Resondent Henry and those acting in concert with him have feigned

                            compliance only to reverse course when the immediate threat of sanctions

                            had been avoided Movant Cox maintains that they will do so in the future

                            ie this is a situation capable of repetition and almost certain to be repeated

                            in the absence of firm and decisive action by this Couet

                            Movant Cox prays that a show cause order or order of attachment be issued

                            whereby The Hon Mark A Henry and Mr Joseh Nixon Esq are to appear before

                            the Court and show cause why they should not be held in contempt for

                            disobedience of the Temporary Injunction issued by this Court on July 6 2015

                            Prayer

                            Respectfully submitted s Mark W Stevens Mark W Stevens

                            TBN 19184300 P Box 8118

                            Galveston Texas 77553 4097656306

                            Fax 4097656459 Email markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                            Counsel for The Hon Lonnie Cox of the 56th

                            Judicial District Court

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                            Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                            State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                            County of Galveston

                            1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                            2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                            3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                            4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                            ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                            Day of January 2016

                            Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                            Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                            The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                            Certificate of Service

                            efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                            s Mark W Stevens

                            List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

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                            Temporary Injunction

                            Attachments

                            Letter of July 14 2015

                            Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                            Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                            Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                            Affidavit of Susan Criss

                            J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                            JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                            trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                            Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                            The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                            VS sect Galveston County Texas

                            The Hon Mark Henry sect

                            County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                            ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                            On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                            a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                            Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                            County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                            Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                            All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                            Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                            Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                            Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                            Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                            this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                            The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                            later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                            agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                            Monday June 222015

                            Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                            this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                            arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                            temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                            Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                            statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

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                            independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                            perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                            bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                            Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                            for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                            applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                            bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                            acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                            interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                            bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                            bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                            the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                            Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                            its judicial functions

                            From the evident presented the Court finds

                            Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                            courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                            selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                            approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                            Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                            so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                            The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                            Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                            Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                            are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                            Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                            the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                            daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                            government related projects

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                            On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                            Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                            Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                            judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                            Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                            By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                            order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                            the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                            administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                            order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                            Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                            to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                            placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                            Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                            administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                            holding this sensitive court position

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                            Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                            eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                            State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                            necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                            suspended by the State Bar

                            On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                            allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                            instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                            TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                            were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                            allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                            that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                            that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                            appeared at the interviews she set

                            The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                            selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                            process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                            to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                            judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                            administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                            process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                            obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                            and hiring court administrative employees

                            In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                            appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                            this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                            When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                            without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                            requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                            workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                            position continued to be vacant

                            the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                            Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                            Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                            candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                            position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                            as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                            at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                            Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                            the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                            and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                            administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                            setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                            administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                            for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                            including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                            judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                            lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                            independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                            be hired

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                            Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                            appropriate salary range for such a position

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                            salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                            administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                            the judiciary

                            After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                            Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                            of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                            former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                            Exhibit C

                            On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                            Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                            The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                            Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                            the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                            Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                            vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                            administrator by further actions of

                            bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                            Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                            implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                            Drummond salary

                            bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                            for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                            bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                            about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                            lock

                            bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                            by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                            seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                            against Ms Quiroga

                            bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                            bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                            bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                            directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                            bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                            Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                            After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                            Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                            2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                            to work for the judges

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                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                            effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                            meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                            Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                            Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                            a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                            Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                            independence of the judiciary

                            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                            shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                            Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                            employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                            Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                            Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                            its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                            shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                            positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                            a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                            b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                            systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                            c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                            d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                            to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                            e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                            appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                            further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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                            County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                            the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                            Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                            employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                            as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                            Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                            hereby enjoined from

                            1 Taking any action on the matters

                            (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                            administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                            injunction

                            (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                            injunction

                            (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                            compliance with this temporary injunction

                            (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                            administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                            (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                            compliance with this temporary injunction

                            These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                            special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                            Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                            including Bonnie Quiroga

                            3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                            and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                            4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                            furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                            administrative duties

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                            4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                            of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                            5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                            Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                            County

                            6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                            July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                            7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                            Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                            Administration on July 23 2014

                            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                            shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                            salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                            administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                            duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                            It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                            of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                            supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                            Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                            This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                            parties A docket control order will be issued

                            Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                            posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                            Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                            Procedure

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                            On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                            Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                            EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                            AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                            COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                            On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                            County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                            County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                            Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                            new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                            authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                            commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                            selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                            inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                            the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                            to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                            precinct officer in the county

                            It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                            commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                            was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                            county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                            hire a new justice administrator

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                            EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                            sect

                            sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                            ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                            iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                            by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                            setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                            Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                            Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                            June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                            Order of September 24 2014

                            The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                            or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                            actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                            County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                            bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                            IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                            mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                            I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                            Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                            her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                            bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                            check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                            unlawful tennination

                            SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                            -b---cot

                            LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                            ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                            July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                            May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                            BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                            Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                            Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                            Dear Mr Stevens

                            I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                            Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                            I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                            If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                            Very truly yours

                            ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                            2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                            Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                            Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                            By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                            CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                            THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                            PLAINTIFF sect sect

                            v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                            THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                            sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                            NOTICE OF APPEAL

                            Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                            this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                            Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                            and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                            1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                            desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                            Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                            2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                            Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                            Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                            interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                            a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                            b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                            EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                            3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                            proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                            281(b)

                            4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                            Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                            case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                            5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                            trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                            (c)

                            Respectfully submitted

                            BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                            By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                            Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                            Exhibit AP p 34

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                            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                            I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                            s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                            Ex hi bit n A p 44II

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                            MEMORANDUM

                            TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                            FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                            DATE July 16 2015

                            RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                            As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                            Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                            AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                            GALVESTON COUNTY

                            Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                            My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                            of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                            On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                            requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                            arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                            during the meeting and he agreed

                            We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                            as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                            That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                            that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                            the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                            she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                            that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                            HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                            hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                            was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                            situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                            one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                            Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                            we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                            Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                            indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                            Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                            previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                            me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                            employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                            in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                            pOSition was separate from those five

                            About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                            made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                            with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                            that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                            responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                            what7 5he said yes

                            Further affiant sayeth not

                            SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                            Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                            AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                            STATE OF TEXAS

                            COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                            BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                            1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                            2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                            3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                            Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                            5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                            Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                            June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                            would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                            6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                            back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                            7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                            Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                            8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                            to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                            with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                            9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                            going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                            meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                            pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                            want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                            you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                            pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                            resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                            here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                            GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                            why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                            said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                            would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                            myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                            needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                            101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                            doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                            pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                            by the County

                            11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                            could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                            June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                            SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                            AFFIDAVIT

                            BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                            who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                            On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                            1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                            2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                            3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                            their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                            classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                            Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                            8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                            bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                            emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                            would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                            11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                            12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                            13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                            14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                            I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                            these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                            My name is Susan Elizabeth

                            herein are true and correct

                            contained

                            SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                            ~~nv2015

                            KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                            MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                            COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                            FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                            ORDER

                            Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                            Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                            Trial court case number 15CV0583

                            Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                            On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                            In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                            The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                            this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                            Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                            It is so ORDERED

                            Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                            Date September 21 2015

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                              Verification--Unsworn Declaration Per TCPampRC 132001

                              State of Texas Of Mark W Stevens

                              County of Galveston

                              1 My name is Mark W Stevens I am counsel of record for The Hon Lonnie Cox in Case No 15CV0583 appeal case No 01-15-00583-CV and No 01-15-00797-CV I am above the age of 21 years (born May 7 1949) and am competent in all respects to make this oath

                              2 My office address is PO Box 8118 Galveston Texas My bar card number is 19184300 I have prepared and read the foregoing pleading All statements of fact therein are based upon my personal knowledge and are true and correct I am counsel for Judge Cox familiar with the events in this case since and including June 9 2015 and in the related appellate cases

                              3 This statement is submitted under the provisions of TCPampRC 132001 subject to penalty of perjury

                              4 Executed in Galveston County State of Texas on the 4th

                              ____Mark W Stevens_______________________

                              Day of January 2016

                              Mark W Stevens TBN 19184300

                              Note A signed original of this instrument is in the file of Mark W Stevens

                              The foregoing was efiled and e-mailed PDF to Mr Edward Friedman on January 5 2016 to Mr Edward Friedman at

                              Certificate of Service

                              efriedmanbakerlawcom and also to James P Allison (jallisonallison-basscom) Terry Adams Jr at the firm of Beirne Maynard Parsons LLP (tadamsbmpllpcom) and Joseph E Trey Trainor at ttrainorbmpllpcom An additional copy of this instrument has been served via email to Mr Joseph M Nixon at the firm of Bierne Maynard amp Parsons (jnixonbpmllpcom) The Justice Administration Department has been requested to forward a copy of this Petition to the Hon Sharolyn Wood

                              s Mark W Stevens

                              List of Attachments and Attachments Follow

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                              Temporary Injunction

                              Attachments

                              Letter of July 14 2015

                              Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                              Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                              Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                              Affidavit of Susan Criss

                              J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                              JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                              trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                              Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                              The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                              VS sect Galveston County Texas

                              The Hon Mark Henry sect

                              County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                              ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                              On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                              a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                              Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                              County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                              Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                              All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                              Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                              Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                              Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                              Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                              this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                              The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                              later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                              agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                              Monday June 222015

                              Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                              this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                              arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                              temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                              Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                              statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                              r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

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                              independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                              perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                              bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                              Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                              for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                              applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                              bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                              acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                              interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                              bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                              bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                              the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                              Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                              its judicial functions

                              From the evident presented the Court finds

                              Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                              courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                              selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                              approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                              Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                              so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                              The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                              Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                              Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                              are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                              Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                              the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                              daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                              government related projects

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                              On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                              Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                              Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                              judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                              Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                              By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                              order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                              the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                              administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                              order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                              Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                              to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                              placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                              Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                              administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                              holding this sensitive court position

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                              Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                              eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                              State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                              necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                              suspended by the State Bar

                              On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                              allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                              instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                              TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                              were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                              allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                              that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                              that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                              appeared at the interviews she set

                              The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                              selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                              process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                              to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                              judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                              administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                              process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                              obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                              and hiring court administrative employees

                              In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                              appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                              this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                              When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                              without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                              requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                              workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                              position continued to be vacant

                              the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                              Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                              Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                              candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                              position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                              as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                              at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                              Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                              the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                              and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                              administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                              setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                              administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                              for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                              including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                              judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                              lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                              independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                              be hired

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                              Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                              appropriate salary range for such a position

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                              salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                              administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                              the judiciary

                              After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                              Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                              of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                              former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                              Exhibit C

                              On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                              Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                              The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                              Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                              the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                              Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                              injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                              vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                              administrator by further actions of

                              bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                              Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                              implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                              Drummond salary

                              bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                              for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                              bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                              about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                              lock

                              bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                              by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                              seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                              against Ms Quiroga

                              bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                              bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                              bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                              directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                              bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                              Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                              After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                              Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                              2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                              to work for the judges

                              6

                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                              injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                              effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                              meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                              Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                              Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                              a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                              Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                              independence of the judiciary

                              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                              shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                              Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                              employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                              Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                              Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                              its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                              shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                              positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                              a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                              b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                              systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                              c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                              d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                              to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                              e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                              appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                              further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                              7

                              County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                              the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                              Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                              employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                              as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                              Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                              hereby enjoined from

                              1 Taking any action on the matters

                              (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                              administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                              injunction

                              (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                              injunction

                              (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                              compliance with this temporary injunction

                              (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                              administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                              (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                              compliance with this temporary injunction

                              These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                              special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                              Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                              including Bonnie Quiroga

                              3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                              and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                              4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                              furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                              administrative duties

                              8

                              4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                              of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                              5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                              Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                              County

                              6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                              July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                              7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                              Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                              Administration on July 23 2014

                              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                              shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                              salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                              administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                              duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                              It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                              of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                              supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                              Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                              This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                              parties A docket control order will be issued

                              Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                              posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                              Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                              Procedure

                              9

                              On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                              Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                              ~

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                              EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                              AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                              COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                              On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                              County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                              County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                              Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                              new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                              authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                              commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                              selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                              inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                              the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                              to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                              precinct officer in the county

                              It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                              commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                              was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                              county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                              hire a new justice administrator

                              1

                              1

                              EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                              sect

                              sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                              ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                              iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                              by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                              setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                              Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                              Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                              June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                              Order of September 24 2014

                              The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                              or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                              actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                              County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                              bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                              IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                              mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                              I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                              Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                              her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                              bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                              check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                              unlawful tennination

                              SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                              -b---cot

                              LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                              ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                              July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                              May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                              BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                              Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                              Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                              Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                              Dear Mr Stevens

                              I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                              Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                              I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                              If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                              Very truly yours

                              ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                              2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                              Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                              Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                              By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                              CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                              THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                              PLAINTIFF sect sect

                              v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                              THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                              sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                              NOTICE OF APPEAL

                              Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                              this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                              Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                              and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                              1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                              desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                              Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                              2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                              Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                              Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                              interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                              a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                              b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                              EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                              3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                              proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                              281(b)

                              4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                              Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                              case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                              5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                              trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                              (c)

                              Respectfully submitted

                              BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                              By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                              Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                              Exhibit AP p 34

                              2

                              CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                              I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                              s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                              Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                              3

                              MEMORANDUM

                              TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                              FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                              DATE July 16 2015

                              RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                              As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                              Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                              UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                              2199867vl 9999991114011

                              AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                              GALVESTON COUNTY

                              Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                              My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                              of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                              On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                              requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                              arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                              during the meeting and he agreed

                              We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                              as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                              That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                              that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                              the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                              she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                              that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                              HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                              hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                              was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                              situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                              one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                              Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                              we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                              Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                              indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                              Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                              previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                              me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                              employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                              in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                              pOSition was separate from those five

                              About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                              made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                              with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                              that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                              responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                              what7 5he said yes

                              Further affiant sayeth not

                              SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                              Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                              AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                              STATE OF TEXAS

                              COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                              BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                              1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                              2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                              3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                              Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                              5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                              Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                              June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                              would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                              6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                              back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                              7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                              Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                              8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                              to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                              with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                              9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                              going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                              meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                              pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                              want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                              you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                              pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                              resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                              here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                              GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                              why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                              said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                              would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                              myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                              needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                              101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                              doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                              pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                              by the County

                              11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                              could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                              June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                              SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                              AFFIDAVIT

                              BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                              who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                              On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                              1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                              2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                              3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                              their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                              classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                              Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                              8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                              bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                              emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                              would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                              11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                              12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                              13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                              14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                              I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                              these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                              My name is Susan Elizabeth

                              herein are true and correct

                              contained

                              SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                              ~~nv2015

                              KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                              MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                              COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                              FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                              ORDER

                              Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                              Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                              Trial court case number 15CV0583

                              Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                              On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                              In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                              The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                              this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                              Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                              It is so ORDERED

                              Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                              Date September 21 2015

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                                Temporary Injunction

                                Attachments

                                Letter of July 14 2015

                                Memorandum of Kevin Walsh

                                Affidavit of Monica Gracia

                                Affidavit of Clint Purcell

                                Affidavit of Susan Criss

                                J Jennings Order of 92115 in No 01-15-00797-CV

                                JOHN 0 KINARD CLERKDISIC1 COUftT

                                trlLmh(i~1W JUL 0 6 ~01

                                Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                                The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                                VS sect Galveston County Texas

                                The Hon Mark Henry sect

                                County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                                ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                                On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                                a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                                Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                                County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                                Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                                All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                                Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                                Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                                Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                                Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                                this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                                The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                                later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                                agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                                Monday June 222015

                                Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                                this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                                arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                                temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                                Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                                statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                                r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

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                                independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                                perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                                bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                                Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                                for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                                applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                                bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                                acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                                interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                                bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                                bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                                the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                                Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                                its judicial functions

                                From the evident presented the Court finds

                                Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                                courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                                selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                                approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                                Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                                so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                                The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                                Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                                Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                                are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                                Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                                the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                                daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                                government related projects

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                                On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                                Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                                Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                                judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                                Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                                By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                                order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                                the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                                administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                                order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                                Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                                to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                                placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                                Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                                administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                                holding this sensitive court position

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                                eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                                State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                                necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                                suspended by the State Bar

                                On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                                allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                                instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                                TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                                were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                                allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                                that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                                that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                                appeared at the interviews she set

                                The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                                selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                                process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                                to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                                judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                                administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                                process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                                obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                                and hiring court administrative employees

                                In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                                appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                                this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                                When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                                without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                                requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                                workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                                position continued to be vacant

                                the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                                Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                                candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                                position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                                as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                                at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                                Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                be hired

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                appropriate salary range for such a position

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                the judiciary

                                After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                Exhibit C

                                On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                                The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                administrator by further actions of

                                bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                Drummond salary

                                bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                lock

                                bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                against Ms Quiroga

                                bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                to work for the judges

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                                The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                independence of the judiciary

                                It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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                                County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                hereby enjoined from

                                1 Taking any action on the matters

                                (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                injunction

                                (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                injunction

                                (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                compliance with this temporary injunction

                                (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                compliance with this temporary injunction

                                These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                including Bonnie Quiroga

                                3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                administrative duties

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                                4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                County

                                6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                Administration on July 23 2014

                                It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                parties A docket control order will be issued

                                Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                Procedure

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                                On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                                EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                precinct officer in the county

                                It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                hire a new justice administrator

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                                EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                sect

                                sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                Order of September 24 2014

                                The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                unlawful tennination

                                SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                -b---cot

                                LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                Dear Mr Stevens

                                I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                Very truly yours

                                ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                281(b)

                                4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                (c)

                                Respectfully submitted

                                BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                Exhibit AP p 34

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                                CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                Ex hi bit n A p 44II

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                                MEMORANDUM

                                TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                DATE July 16 2015

                                RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                2199867vl 9999991114011

                                AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                GALVESTON COUNTY

                                Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                during the meeting and he agreed

                                We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                pOSition was separate from those five

                                About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                what7 5he said yes

                                Further affiant sayeth not

                                SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                STATE OF TEXAS

                                COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                by the County

                                11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                AFFIDAVIT

                                BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                herein are true and correct

                                contained

                                SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                ~~nv2015

                                KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                ORDER

                                Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                It is so ORDERED

                                Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                Date September 21 2015

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                                  Cause No 15CV0583 ~~~~~ijIu~~ BY_

                                  The Hon Lonnie Cox sect In the District Courts of Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co sect

                                  VS sect Galveston County Texas

                                  The Hon Mark Henry sect

                                  County Judge Galveston Co sect 56th Judicial District

                                  ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

                                  On the 19th day of June 2015 came on to be heard the motion for contempt and the request for

                                  a temporary injunction filed by The Hon Lonnie Cox Judge of the 56th Judicial District Court of

                                  Galveston Texas and Local Administrative Judge for Galveston County againstThe Hon Mark Henry

                                  County Judge Galveston County Texas in the 405th District Court This hearing was set in the

                                  Temporary Restraining Order signed on June 9 2015

                                  All parties appeared and announced ready With the Supreme Court denial of Respondent

                                  Henrys motion to stay the case proceeded

                                  Preliminary motions filed by Respondent Henry were heard Respondent Henrys Plea to the

                                  Jurisdiction was denied Respondent Henrys Plea in Abatement was denied Respondent Henrys ~

                                  Motion to Dismiss was considered well taken and after consulting with the attorneys for both parties

                                  this case was transferred to the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas by agreement

                                  The attorneys agreed to proceed on the application for temporary injunction and postpone for

                                  later hearing the motion for contempt Exhibits were admitted The Rule was invoked as limited by the

                                  agreement of the parties and ruling of the Court The case was recessed at request of the pa rties until

                                  Monday June 222015

                                  Testimony was presented on june 22 and june23 The Temporary Restraining Order Signed in

                                  this case was extended for an additional fourteen days per the decree signed in this cause Closing

                                  arguments were presented on June 25th bull At the close of arguments the Court announcedthat the

                                  temporary injunction was granted A hearing to consider the injunction order to be signed was set

                                  Petitioner Cox is entitled to a writ of temporary injunction under the principals of equity and the

                                  statutes of Texas relating to injunctions Respondent Henry intentionally interfered with the

                                  r15-Cv-0583 DCORDER Order

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                                  independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                                  perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                                  bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                                  Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                                  for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                                  applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                                  bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                                  acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                                  interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                                  bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                                  bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                                  the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                                  Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                                  its judicial functions

                                  From the evident presented the Court finds

                                  Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                                  courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                                  selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                                  approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                                  Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                                  so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                                  The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                                  Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                                  Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                                  are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                                  Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                                  the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                                  daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                                  government related projects

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                                  On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                                  Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                                  Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                                  judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                                  Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                                  By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                                  order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                                  the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                                  administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                                  order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                                  Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                                  to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                                  placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                                  Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                                  administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                                  holding this sensitive court position

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                  Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                                  eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                                  State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                                  necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                                  suspended by the State Bar

                                  On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                                  allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                                  instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                                  TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                                  were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                                  allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                                  that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                                  that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                                  appeared at the interviews she set

                                  The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                                  selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                                  process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                                  to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                                  judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                                  administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                                  process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                                  obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                                  and hiring court administrative employees

                                  In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                                  appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                                  this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                                  When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                                  without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                                  requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                                  workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                                  position continued to be vacant

                                  the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                  Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                                  Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                                  candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                                  position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                                  as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                                  at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                                  Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                  the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                  and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                  administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                  setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                  administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                  for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                  including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                  judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                  lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                  independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                  be hired

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                  Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                  appropriate salary range for such a position

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                  salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                  administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                  the judiciary

                                  After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                  Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                  of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                  former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                  Exhibit C

                                  On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                  Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                                  The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                  Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                  the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                  Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                  injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                  vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                  administrator by further actions of

                                  bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                  Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                  implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                  Drummond salary

                                  bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                  for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                  bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                  about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                  lock

                                  bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                  by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                  seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                  against Ms Quiroga

                                  bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                  bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                  bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                  directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                  bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                  Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                  After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                  Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                  2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                  to work for the judges

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                                  The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                  injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                  effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                  meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                  Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                  Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                  a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                  Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                  independence of the judiciary

                                  It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                  of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                  shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                  Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                  employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                  Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                  Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                  its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                  It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                  Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                  shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                  positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                  a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                  b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                  systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                  c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                  d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                  to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                  e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                  appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                  further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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                                  County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                  the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                  Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                  employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                  as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                  Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                  It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                  Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                  hereby enjoined from

                                  1 Taking any action on the matters

                                  (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                  administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                  injunction

                                  (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                  injunction

                                  (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                  compliance with this temporary injunction

                                  (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                  administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                  (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                  compliance with this temporary injunction

                                  These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                  special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                  Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                  including Bonnie Quiroga

                                  3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                  and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                  4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                  furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                  administrative duties

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                                  4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                  of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                  5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                  Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                  County

                                  6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                  July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                  7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                  Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                  Administration on July 23 2014

                                  It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                  of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                  shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                  salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                  administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                  duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                  It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                  of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                  supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                  Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                  This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                  parties A docket control order will be issued

                                  Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                  posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                  Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                  Procedure

                                  9

                                  On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                  Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                                  ~

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                                  EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                  AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                  COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                  On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                  County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                  County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                  Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                  new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                  authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                  commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                  selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                  inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                  the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                  to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                  precinct officer in the county

                                  It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                  commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                  was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                  county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                  hire a new justice administrator

                                  1

                                  1

                                  EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                  sect

                                  sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                  ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                  iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                  by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                  setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                  Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                  Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                  June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                  Order of September 24 2014

                                  The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                  or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                  actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                  County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                  bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                  IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                  mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                  I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                  Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                  her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                  bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                  check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                  unlawful tennination

                                  SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                  -b---cot

                                  LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                  ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                  July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                  May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                  BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                  Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                  Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                  Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                  Dear Mr Stevens

                                  I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                  Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                  I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                  Very truly yours

                                  ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                  2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                  Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                  Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                  By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                  CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                  THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                  PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                  v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                  THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                  sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                  NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                  Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                  this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                  Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                  and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                  1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                  desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                  Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                  2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                  Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                  Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                  interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                  a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                  b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                  EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                  3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                  proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                  281(b)

                                  4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                  Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                  case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                  5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                  trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                  (c)

                                  Respectfully submitted

                                  BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                  By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                  Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                  Exhibit AP p 34

                                  2

                                  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                  I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                  s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                  Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                  3

                                  MEMORANDUM

                                  TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                  FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                  DATE July 16 2015

                                  RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                  As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                  Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                  UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                  2199867vl 9999991114011

                                  AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                  GALVESTON COUNTY

                                  Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                  My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                  of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                  On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                  requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                  arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                  during the meeting and he agreed

                                  We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                  as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                  That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                  that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                  the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                  she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                  that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                  HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                  hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                  was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                  situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                  one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                  Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                  we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                  Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                  indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                  Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                  previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                  me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                  employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                  in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                  pOSition was separate from those five

                                  About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                  made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                  with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                  that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                  responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                  what7 5he said yes

                                  Further affiant sayeth not

                                  SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                  Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                  AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                  STATE OF TEXAS

                                  COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                  1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                  2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                  3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                  Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                  5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                  Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                  June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                  would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                  6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                  back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                  7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                  Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                  8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                  to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                  with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                  9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                  going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                  meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                  pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                  want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                  you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                  pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                  resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                  here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                  GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                  why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                  said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                  would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                  myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                  needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                  101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                  doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                  pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                  by the County

                                  11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                  could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                  June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                  SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                  AFFIDAVIT

                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                  who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                  On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                  1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                  2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                  3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                  their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                  classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                  Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                  8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                  bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                  emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                  would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                  11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                  12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                  13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                  14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                  I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                  these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                  My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                  herein are true and correct

                                  contained

                                  SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                  ~~nv2015

                                  KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                  MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                  COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                  FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                  ORDER

                                  Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                  Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                  Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                  Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                  On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                  In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                  The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                  this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                  Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                  It is so ORDERED

                                  Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                  Date September 21 2015

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                                    independence of the Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to

                                    perform its judicial functions The Court rules

                                    bull that Petitioner Cox has the probable right to recover relief in his suit that Respondent

                                    Henry may not eliminate and attempt to control the replacement of the administrator

                                    for the courts in Galveston County and then manipulate employment terms and

                                    applicants to replace the administrator position to eliminate suitable applicants

                                    bull that Petitioner Cox and the courts of Galveston County are irreparably injured by the

                                    acts committed by Respondent Henry and will be irreparably injured by further acts to

                                    interfere with the administrative ability of the courts to perform their judicial functions

                                    bull that the last peaceable status quo should be restored pending final trial in the case and

                                    bull that if not enjoined Respondent Henry will continue to deny administrative support for

                                    the Galveston County courts further interfering with the independence of the

                                    Galveston County judiciary and the ability of the Galveston County judiciary to perform

                                    its judicial functions

                                    From the evident presented the Court finds

                                    Galveston County created an administrative department to serve the administrative needs of its

                                    courts and to assist county government in court related projects Fourteen years ago the judges

                                    selected Bonnie Quiroga as the second director of Judicial Administration and such selection was

                                    approved by Commissioners Court The testimony was that Ms Quiroga had been employed by

                                    Galveston County for thirty years at the time she was terminated by Respondent Henry on July 24 2014

                                    so was well known by the other employees and elected officials

                                    The director of this hybrid judicial-governmental administrative department called Justice

                                    Administration reported to the County Judge for the county government related duties and to the Local

                                    Administrative Judge for the judicial administrative duties The principal duties of Justice Administration

                                    are judicial administration This department had a Director and other employees supervised by the

                                    Director Offices for Judicial Administration are located in proximity to the Galveston County courts in

                                    the Galveston Justice Center The other employees duties are judicial in nature The Director reported

                                    daily to the Local Administrative Judge The Director also reported to the County Judge for the

                                    government related projects

                                    2

                                    On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                                    Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                                    Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                                    judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                                    Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                                    By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                                    order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                                    the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                                    administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                                    order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                                    Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                                    to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                                    placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                                    Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                                    administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                                    holding this sensitive court position

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                    Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                                    eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                                    State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                                    necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                                    suspended by the State Bar

                                    On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                                    allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                                    instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                                    TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                                    were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                                    allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                                    that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                                    that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                                    appeared at the interviews she set

                                    The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                                    selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                                    process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                                    to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                                    judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                                    administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                                    process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                                    obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                                    and hiring court administrative employees

                                    In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                                    appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                                    this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                                    When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                                    without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                                    requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                                    workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                                    position continued to be vacant

                                    the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                    Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                                    Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                                    candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                                    position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                                    as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                                    at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

                                    4

                                    Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                    the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                    and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                    administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                    setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                    administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                    for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                    including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                    judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                    lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                    independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                    be hired

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                    Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                    appropriate salary range for such a position

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                    salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                    administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                    the judiciary

                                    After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                    Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                    of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                    former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                    Exhibit C

                                    On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                    Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

                                    5

                                    The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                    Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                    the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                    Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                    vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                    administrator by further actions of

                                    bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                    Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                    implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                    Drummond salary

                                    bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                    for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                    bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                    about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                    lock

                                    bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                    by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                    seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                    against Ms Quiroga

                                    bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                    bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                    bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                    directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                    bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                    Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                    After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                    Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                    2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                    to work for the judges

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                                    The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                    injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                    effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                    meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                    Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                    Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                    a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                    Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                    independence of the judiciary

                                    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                    shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                    Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                    employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                    Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                    Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                    its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                    shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                    positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                    a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                    b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                    systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                    c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                    d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                    to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                    e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                    appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                    further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                                    7

                                    County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                    the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                    Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                    employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                    as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                    Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                    It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                    Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                    hereby enjoined from

                                    1 Taking any action on the matters

                                    (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                    administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                    injunction

                                    (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                    injunction

                                    (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                    compliance with this temporary injunction

                                    (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                    administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                    (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                    compliance with this temporary injunction

                                    These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                    special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                    Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                    including Bonnie Quiroga

                                    3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                    and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                    4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                    furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                    administrative duties

                                    8

                                    4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                    of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                    5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                    Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                    County

                                    6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                    July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                    7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                    Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                    Administration on July 23 2014

                                    It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                    of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                    shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                    salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                    administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                    duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                    It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                    of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                    supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                    Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                    This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                    parties A docket control order will be issued

                                    Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                    posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                    Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                    Procedure

                                    9

                                    On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                    Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                                    ~

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                                    EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                    AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                    COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                    On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                    County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                    County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                    Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                    new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                    authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                    commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                    selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                    inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                    the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                    to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                    precinct officer in the county

                                    It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                    commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                    was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                    county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                    hire a new justice administrator

                                    1

                                    1

                                    EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                    sect

                                    sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                    ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                    iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                    by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                    setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                    Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                    Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                    June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                    Order of September 24 2014

                                    The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                    or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                    actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                    County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                    bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                    IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                    mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                    I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                    Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                    her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                    bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                    check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                    unlawful tennination

                                    SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                    -b---cot

                                    LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                    ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                    July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                    May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                    BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                    Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                    Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                    Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                    Dear Mr Stevens

                                    I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                    Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                    I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                    Very truly yours

                                    ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                    2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                    Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                    Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                    By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                    CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                    THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                    PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                    v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                    THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                    sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                    NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                    Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                    this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                    Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                    and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                    1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                    desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                    Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                    2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                    Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                    Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                    interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                    a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                    b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                    EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                    3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                    proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                    281(b)

                                    4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                    Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                    case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                    5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                    trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                    (c)

                                    Respectfully submitted

                                    BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                    By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                    Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                    Exhibit AP p 34

                                    2

                                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                    s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                    Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                    3

                                    MEMORANDUM

                                    TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                    FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                    DATE July 16 2015

                                    RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                    As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                    Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                    UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

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                                    AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                    GALVESTON COUNTY

                                    Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                    My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                    of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                    On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                    requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                    arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                    during the meeting and he agreed

                                    We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                    as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                    That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                    that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                    the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                    she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                    that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                    HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                    hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                    was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                    situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                    one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                    Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                    we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                    Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                    indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                    Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                    previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                    me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                    employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                    in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                    pOSition was separate from those five

                                    About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                    made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                    with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                    that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                    responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                    what7 5he said yes

                                    Further affiant sayeth not

                                    SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                    Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                    AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                    STATE OF TEXAS

                                    COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                    1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                    2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                    3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                    Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                    5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                    Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                    June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                    would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                    6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                    back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                    7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                    Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                    8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                    to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                    with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                    9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                    going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                    meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                    pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                    want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                    you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                    pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                    resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                    here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                    GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                    why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                    said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                    would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                    myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                    needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                    101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                    doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                    pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                    by the County

                                    11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                    could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                    June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                    SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                    AFFIDAVIT

                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                    who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                    On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                    1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                    2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                    3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                    their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                    classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                    Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                    8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                    bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                    emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                    would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                    11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                    12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                    My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                    herein are true and correct

                                    contained

                                    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                    ~~nv2015

                                    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                    ORDER

                                    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                    Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                    It is so ORDERED

                                    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                    Date September 21 2015

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                                      On July 24 2014 County Judge Mark Henry terminated the employment of the Director of

                                      Judicial Administration from both her governmental related responsibilities as weB as her duties to the

                                      Galveston County judiciary Respondent Henry did not consult with the judiciary nor did he advise the

                                      judiciary that he intended to terminate the Director of Judicial Administrations duties performed for the

                                      Galveston County Courts Petitioner Cox disputes that grounds existed to terminative Ms Quiroga

                                      By an Order on September 242014 the Hon Lonnie Cox local Administration Judge signed an

                                      order clearly stating the position of the Local Administrative Judge and ordering that the termination of

                                      the Galveston County Justice Administrator was void and ordered the attempt to hire a new justice

                                      administrator to cease No motion to set aside this order has been filed The September 24 2014

                                      order has not been set aside The order is attached as Exhibit A

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Respondent

                                      Henry intentionally disregarding Judge Coxs September 24th order and by Respondent Henrys actions

                                      to force his hand-picked candidates as the judiciarys chief administrative officer Respondent Henry

                                      placed his HR employee Peri Bluemer in charge of choosing the replacement Director of Justice

                                      Administration In her testimony Ms Bluemer demonstrated a lack of knowledge about courts

                                      administrative duties of the courts and the nature of trust and confidence necessary in any person

                                      holding this sensitive court position

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                      Henrys HR employee used standards she designed to limit the consideration to only three applicants

                                      eliminating applicants familiar with the Galveston County courts and attorneys in good standing with the

                                      State Bar while including a wholly unacceptable applicant who could not meet the standards of integrity

                                      necessary in such a sensitive position due to addiction to drugs and whose law license had been

                                      suspended by the State Bar

                                      On short notice the HR employee unilaterally set 3D-minute interviews of each of the three

                                      allowed applicants during court hours while courts were in jury trials emailing the judges with

                                      instructions as to when the judges could appear for the already scheduled interviews

                                      TheHR employee acknowledged that the three finalists were her choice and their interviews

                                      were set without checking with the court coordinators to ensure that the judges trial schedules would

                                      allow their attendance at the interviews During the testimony of the HR employee she did not state

                                      that the judges would have been able to select the new director from the three chosen applicants only

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                                      that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                                      appeared at the interviews she set

                                      The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                                      selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                                      process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                                      to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                                      judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                                      administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                                      process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                                      obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                                      and hiring court administrative employees

                                      In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                                      appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                                      this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                                      When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                                      without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                                      requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                                      workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                                      position continued to be vacant

                                      the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                      Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                                      Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                                      candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                                      position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                                      as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                                      at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                                      Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                      the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                      and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                      administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                      setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                      administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                      for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                      including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                      judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                      lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                      independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                      be hired

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                      Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                      appropriate salary range for such a position

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                      salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                      administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                      the judiciary

                                      After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                      Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                      of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                      former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                      Exhibit C

                                      On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                      Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                                      The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                      Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                      the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                      Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                      vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                      administrator by further actions of

                                      bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                      Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                      implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                      Drummond salary

                                      bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                      for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                      bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                      about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                      lock

                                      bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                      by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                      seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                      against Ms Quiroga

                                      bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                      bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                      bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                      directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                      bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                      Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                      After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                      Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                      2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                      to work for the judges

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                                      The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                      injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                      effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                      meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                      Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                      Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                      a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                      Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                      independence of the judiciary

                                      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                      shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                      Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                      employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                      Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                      Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                      its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                      shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                      positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                      a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                      b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                      systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                      c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                      d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                      to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                      e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                      appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                      further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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                                      County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                      the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                      Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                      employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                      as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                      Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                      It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                      Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                      hereby enjoined from

                                      1 Taking any action on the matters

                                      (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                      administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                      injunction

                                      (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                      injunction

                                      (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                      compliance with this temporary injunction

                                      (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                      administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                      (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                      compliance with this temporary injunction

                                      These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                      special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                      Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                      including Bonnie Quiroga

                                      3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                      and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                      4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                      furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                      administrative duties

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                                      4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                      of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                      5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                      Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                      County

                                      6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                      July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                      7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                      Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                      Administration on July 23 2014

                                      It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                      of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                      shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                      salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                      administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                      duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                      It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                      of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                      supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                      Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                      This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                      parties A docket control order will be issued

                                      Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                      posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                      Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                      Procedure

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                                      On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                      Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                                      EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                      AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                      COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                      On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                      County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                      County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                      Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                      new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                      authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                      commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                      selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                      inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                      the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                      to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                      precinct officer in the county

                                      It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                      commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                      was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                      county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                      hire a new justice administrator

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                                      EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                      sect

                                      sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                      ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                      iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                      by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                      setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                      Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                      Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                      June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                      Order of September 24 2014

                                      The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                      or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                      actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                      County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                      bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                      IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                      mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                      I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                      Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                      her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                      bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                      check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                      unlawful tennination

                                      SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                      -b---cot

                                      LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                      ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                      July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                      May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                      BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                      Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                      Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                      Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                      Dear Mr Stevens

                                      I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                      Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                      I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                      Very truly yours

                                      ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                      2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                      Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                      Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                      By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                      CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                      THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                      PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                      v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                      THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                      sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                      NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                      Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                      this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                      Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                      and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                      1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                      desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                      Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                      2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                      Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                      Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                      interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                      a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                      b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                      EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                      3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                      proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                      281(b)

                                      4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                      Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                      case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                      5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                      trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                      (c)

                                      Respectfully submitted

                                      BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                      By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                      Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                      Exhibit AP p 34

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                                      CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                      I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                      s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                      Ex hi bit n A p 44II

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                                      MEMORANDUM

                                      TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                      FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                      DATE July 16 2015

                                      RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                      As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                      Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                      AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                      GALVESTON COUNTY

                                      Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                      My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                      of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                      On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                      requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                      arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                      during the meeting and he agreed

                                      We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                      as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                      That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                      that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                      the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                      she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                      that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                      HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                      hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                      was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                      situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                      one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                      Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                      we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                      Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                      indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                      Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                      previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                      me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                      employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                      in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                      pOSition was separate from those five

                                      About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                      made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                      with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                      that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                      responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                      what7 5he said yes

                                      Further affiant sayeth not

                                      SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                      Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                      AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                      STATE OF TEXAS

                                      COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                      1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                      2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                      3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                      Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                      5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                      Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                      June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                      would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                      6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                      back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                      7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                      Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                      8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                      to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                      with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                      9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                      going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                      meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                      pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                      want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                      you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                      pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                      resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                      here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                      GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                      why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                      said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                      would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                      myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                      needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                      101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                      doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                      pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                      by the County

                                      11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                      could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                      June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                      SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                      AFFIDAVIT

                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                      who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                      On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                      1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                      2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                      3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                      their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                      classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                      Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                      8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                      bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                      emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                      would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                      11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                      12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                      13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                      14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                      I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                      these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                      My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                      herein are true and correct

                                      contained

                                      SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                      ~~nv2015

                                      KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                      MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                      ORDER

                                      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                      Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                      It is so ORDERED

                                      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                      Date September 21 2015

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                                        that they would be allowed to interview the three finalists for 30 minutes each if the judges had

                                        appeared at the interviews she set

                                        The Court finds this qualification and interview process was designed to orchestrate the

                                        selection of the replacement administrator for the courts without an open application and interview

                                        process and without the advice or consent of the judiciary This justice administration answerable only

                                        to the county judge would improperly undermine the independence of the judiciary

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox will show his probable right to recover as the Galveston

                                        judiciary sought support of its position on the selection of a judicial administrator With no chief judicial

                                        administrative officer for the Galveston courts for 60 days and without meaningful inclusion in the

                                        process to select a successor Petitioner Cox sought assistance of the Office of Court Administration to

                                        obtain an opinion from the Attorney Generals Office as guidance for the issues involved in terminating

                                        and hiring court administrative employees

                                        In response Respondent Henry hired a litigation attorney to bring a mandamus action in the

                                        appellate courts attacking Judge Coxs September 24th order informing the Attorney Generals Office of

                                        this litigation to terminate the request for an opinion on the growing dispute as to the rights of the judiciary -=-=--shy

                                        When the mandamus request was denied in April 2015 the Galveston County courts had been

                                        without the administrative director since July 24 20~

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover when additional

                                        requests to restore the necessary judicial administrative official resulted in Commissioner Court

                                        workshops about a new position not the hiring of an employee to perform the judicial duties which

                                        position continued to be vacant

                                        the Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                        Henry continued to disregard Judge Coxs September 24th order yet proposed a new position

                                        Petitioner Coxs testimony was that the salary of the proposed new position would eliminate

                                        candidates with the qualifications for the supervisory judicial administrator position Petitioner Coxs

                                        position is that by June 2015 Respondent Henry abandoned his plan to force a hand-picked candidate

                                        as the judiciarys chief administrative officer yet used the ability to set the salary for the new position

                                        at a sufficiently low salary to continue to control the hiring process

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                                        Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                        the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                        and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                        administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                        setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                        administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                        for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                        including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                        judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                        lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                        independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                        be hired

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                        Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                        appropriate salary range for such a position

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                        salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                        administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                        the judiciary

                                        After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                        Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                        of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                        former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                        Exhibit C

                                        On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                        Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                                        The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                        Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                        the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                        Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                        vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                        administrator by further actions of

                                        bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                        Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                        implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                        Drummond salary

                                        bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                        for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                        bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                        about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                        lock

                                        bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                        by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                        seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                        against Ms Quiroga

                                        bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                        bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                        bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                        directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                        bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                        Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                        After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                        Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                        2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                        to work for the judges

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                                        The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                        injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                        effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                        meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                        Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                        Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                        a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                        Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                        independence of the judiciary

                                        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                        shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                        Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                        employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                        Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                        Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                        its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                        shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                        positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                        a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                        b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                        systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                        c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                        d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                        to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                        e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                        appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                        further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                                        7

                                        County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                        the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                        Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                        employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                        as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                        Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                        It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                        Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                        hereby enjoined from

                                        1 Taking any action on the matters

                                        (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                        administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                        injunction

                                        (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                        injunction

                                        (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                        compliance with this temporary injunction

                                        (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                        administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                        (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                        compliance with this temporary injunction

                                        These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                        special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                        Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                        including Bonnie Quiroga

                                        3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                        and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                        4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                        furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                        administrative duties

                                        8

                                        4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                        of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                        5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                        Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                        County

                                        6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                        July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                        7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                        Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                        Administration on July 23 2014

                                        It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                        of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                        shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                        salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                        administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                        duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                        It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                        of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                        supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                        Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                        This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                        parties A docket control order will be issued

                                        Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                        posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                        Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                        Procedure

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                                        On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                        Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                                        ~

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                                        EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                        AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                        COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                        On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                        County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                        County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                        Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                        new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                        authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                        commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                        selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                        inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                        the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                        to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                        precinct officer in the county

                                        It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                        commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                        was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                        county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                        hire a new justice administrator

                                        1

                                        1

                                        EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                        sect

                                        sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                        ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                        iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                        by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                        setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                        Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                        Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                        June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                        Order of September 24 2014

                                        The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                        or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                        actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                        County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                        bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                        IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                        mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                        I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                        Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                        her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                        bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                        check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                        unlawful tennination

                                        SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                        -b---cot

                                        LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                        ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                        July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                        May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                        BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                        Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                        Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                        Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                        Dear Mr Stevens

                                        I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                        Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                        I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                        If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                        Very truly yours

                                        ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                        2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                        Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                        Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                        By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                        CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                        THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                        PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                        v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                        THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                        sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                        NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                        Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                        this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                        Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                        and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                        1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                        desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                        Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                        2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                        Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                        Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                        interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                        a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                        b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                        EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                        3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                        proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                        281(b)

                                        4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                        Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                        case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                        5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                        trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                        (c)

                                        Respectfully submitted

                                        BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                        By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                        Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                        Exhibit AP p 34

                                        2

                                        CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                        I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                        s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                        Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                        3

                                        MEMORANDUM

                                        TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                        FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                        DATE July 16 2015

                                        RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                        As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                        Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                        UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                        2199867vl 9999991114011

                                        AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                        GALVESTON COUNTY

                                        Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                        My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                        of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                        On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                        requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                        arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                        during the meeting and he agreed

                                        We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                        as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                        That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                        that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                        the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                        she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                        that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                        HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                        hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                        was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                        situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                        one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                        Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                        we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                        Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                        indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                        Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                        previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                        me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                        employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                        in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                        pOSition was separate from those five

                                        About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                        made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                        with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                        that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                        responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                        what7 5he said yes

                                        Further affiant sayeth not

                                        SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                        Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                        AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                        STATE OF TEXAS

                                        COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                        1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                        2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                        3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                        Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                        5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                        Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                        June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                        would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                        6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                        back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                        7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                        Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                        8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                        to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                        with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                        9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                        going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                        meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                        pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                        want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                        you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                        pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                        resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                        here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                        GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                        why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                        said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                        would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                        myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                        needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                        101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                        doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                        pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                        by the County

                                        11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                        could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                        June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                        SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                        AFFIDAVIT

                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                        who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                        On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                        1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                        2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                        3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                        their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                        classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                        Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                        8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                        bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                        emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                        would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                        11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                        12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                        13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                        14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                        I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                        these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                        My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                        herein are true and correct

                                        contained

                                        SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                        ~~nv2015

                                        KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                        MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                        COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                        FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                        ORDER

                                        Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                        Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                        Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                        Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                        On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                        In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                        The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                        It is so ORDERED

                                        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                        Date September 21 2015

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                                          Respondent Henrys staff member Tyler Drummond was assigned to determine the salary for

                                          the new judicial administrator Mr Drummond graduated from a Vermont law school two years ago

                                          and did not demonstrate knowledge about courts administrative duties of the courts and court

                                          administrators He had prior experience working for the Vermont legislature

                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover by Mr Drummond

                                          setting a low salary level for the judicial administration supervisor without any expertise in court

                                          administrator salaries without using a unbiased approach in his attempt to substantiate the salary level

                                          for the new judicial administrator supervisor position He performed his salary search without

                                          including the salaries from other area counties and without input from the Galveston judiciary or the

                                          judiciary in any of his comparative counties

                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Mr Drummonds

                                          lack of knowledge of Texas and counties in Texas demonstrates his lack of qualifications to

                                          independently establish a salary by which a candidate with sufficient qualifications for the position could

                                          be hired

                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as Respondent

                                          Henrys staff employee used standards he designmiddoted without sufficient expertise to establish an

                                          appropriate salary range for such a position

                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as the Drummond

                                          salary survey process was arbitrary and designed to orchestrate the salary of the replacement

                                          administrator for the courts at the lowest possible level improperly undermining the independence of

                                          the judiciary

                                          After ten months without a judicial administrator for the Galveston courts Judge Cox as Local

                                          Administrative Judge issued an order on June 82015 titled Order to Effectuate Enforcement of Order

                                          of September 242014 returning Bonnie Quiroga the former Director of Judicial Administration to her

                                          former judicial duties The June 8 order is Exhibit B A time line submitted by Petitioner is attached as

                                          Exhibit C

                                          On June 5 2015 Respondent Henry had been advised of this action by the judges and advised

                                          Ms Quiroga would be returned to work

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                                          The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                          Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                          the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                          Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                          vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                          administrator by further actions of

                                          bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                          Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                          implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                          Drummond salary

                                          bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                          for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                          bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                          about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                          lock

                                          bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                          by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                          seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                          against Ms Quiroga

                                          bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                          bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                          bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                          directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                          bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                          Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                          After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                          Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                          2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                          to work for the judges

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                                          The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                          injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                          effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                          meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                          Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                          Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                          a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                          Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                          independence of the judiciary

                                          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                          shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                          Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                          employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                          Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                          Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                          its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                          shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                          positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                          a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                          b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                          systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                          c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                          d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                          to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                          e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                          appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                          further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

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                                          County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                          the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                          Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                          employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                          as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                          Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                          It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                          Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                          hereby enjoined from

                                          1 Taking any action on the matters

                                          (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                          administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                          injunction

                                          (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                          injunction

                                          (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                          compliance with this temporary injunction

                                          (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                          administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                          (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                          compliance with this temporary injunction

                                          These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                          special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                          Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                          including Bonnie Quiroga

                                          3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                          and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                          4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                          furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                          administrative duties

                                          8

                                          4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                          of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                          5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                          Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                          County

                                          6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                          July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                          7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                          Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                          Administration on July 23 2014

                                          It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                          of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                          shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                          salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                          administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                          duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                          It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                          of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                          supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                          Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                          This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                          parties A docket control order will be issued

                                          Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                          posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                          Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                          Procedure

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                                          On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                          Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                                          EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                          AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                          COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                          On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                          County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                          County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                          Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                          new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                          authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                          commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                          selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                          inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                          the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                          to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                          precinct officer in the county

                                          It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                          commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                          was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                          county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                          hire a new justice administrator

                                          1

                                          1

                                          EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                          sect

                                          sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                          ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                          iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                          by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                          setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                          Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                          Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                          June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                          Order of September 24 2014

                                          The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                          or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                          actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                          County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                          bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                          IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                          mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                          I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                          Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                          her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                          bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                          check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                          unlawful tennination

                                          SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                          -b---cot

                                          LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                          ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                          July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                          May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                          BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                          Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                          Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                          Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                          Dear Mr Stevens

                                          I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                          Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                          I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                          If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                          Very truly yours

                                          ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                          2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                          Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                          Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                          By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                          CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                          THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                          PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                          v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                          THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                          sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                          NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                          Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                          this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                          Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                          and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                          1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                          desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                          Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                          2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                          Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                          Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                          interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                          a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                          b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                          EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                          3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                          proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                          281(b)

                                          4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                          Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                          case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                          5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                          trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                          (c)

                                          Respectfully submitted

                                          BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                          By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                          Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                          Exhibit AP p 34

                                          2

                                          CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                          I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                          s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                          Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                          3

                                          MEMORANDUM

                                          TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                          FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                          DATE July 16 2015

                                          RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                          As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                          Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                          UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

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                                          AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                          GALVESTON COUNTY

                                          Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                          My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                          of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                          On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                          requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                          arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                          during the meeting and he agreed

                                          We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                          as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                          That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                          that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                          the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                          she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                          that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                          HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                          hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                          was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                          situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                          one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                          Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                          we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                          Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                          indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                          Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                          previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                          me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                          employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                          in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                          pOSition was separate from those five

                                          About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                          made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                          with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                          that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                          responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                          what7 5he said yes

                                          Further affiant sayeth not

                                          SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                          Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                          AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                          STATE OF TEXAS

                                          COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                          1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                          2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                          3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                          Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                          5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                          Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                          June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                          would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                          6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                          back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                          7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                          Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                          8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                          to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                          with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                          9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                          going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                          meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                          pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                          want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                          you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                          pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                          resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                          here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                          GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                          why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                          said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                          would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                          myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                          needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                          101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                          doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                          pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                          by the County

                                          11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                          could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                          June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                          SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                          AFFIDAVIT

                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                          who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                          On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                          1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                          2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                          3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                          their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                          classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                          Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                          8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                          bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                          emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                          would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                          11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                          12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                          13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                          14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                          I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                          these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                          My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                          herein are true and correct

                                          contained

                                          SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                          ~~nv2015

                                          KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                          MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                          COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                          FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                          ORDER

                                          Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                          Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                          Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                          Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                          On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                          In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                          The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                          this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                          Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                          It is so ORDERED

                                          Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                          Date September 21 2015

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                                            The Court further finds that Petitioner Cox has shown his probable right to recover as

                                            Respondent Henrys attempts to force his will as to employment of the judicial administrator included

                                            the attempt to intimidate the Galveston judges by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct

                                            Commission as part of the Agenda for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who after keeping the position

                                            vacant for over eleven months has attempted to stymie the effort of the judges to restore a judicial

                                            administrator by further actions of

                                            bull setting emergency Commissioners Court meetings for Tuesday June 92015 and then

                                            Saturday June 13 2015 to terminate the Justice Administration department and to

                                            implement a new judicial administrator system with the director to be paid the disputed

                                            Drummond salary

                                            bull by including filing complaints with the Judicial Conduct Commission as part of the Agenda

                                            for June 9 and June 13 Commissioners Court meetings

                                            bull changing the lock on the door of the office of the Director of Justice Administration on or

                                            about Friday June 5 2015 and again after the Galveston County Sheriff opened the changed

                                            lock

                                            bull attempting to exclude Bonnie Quiroga from the office of Director of Judicial Administration

                                            by seeking to have the Galveston County Sheriff arrest Ms Quiroga for trespass and by

                                            seeking to have the Galveston County District Attorney bring criminal trespass charges

                                            against Ms Quiroga

                                            bull denying telephone office space computer service and email access to Bonnie Quiroga

                                            bull denying payment to Ms Quiroga by refusing to process payment requests

                                            bull sending emails to Galveston County departments heads to disregard her requests or

                                            directives she might issue as judicial administrator for the Galveston County courts and

                                            bull on June 23 2015 during the testimony of this temporary injunction hearing having Deputy

                                            Clint Purcell of Justice Administration contacted to tell him his position was eliminated

                                            After these actions by Respondent Henry Petitioner Cox filed this suit and obtained a

                                            Temporary Restraining Order on June 92015 and a temporary injunction hearing setting for June 19

                                            2015 Respondent Henry was advised of these actions and was advised Ms Quiroga would be returned

                                            to work for the judges

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                                            The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                            injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                            effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                            meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                            Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                            Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                            a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                            Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                            independence of the judiciary

                                            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                            shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                            Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                            employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                            Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                            Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                            its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                            shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                            positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                            a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                            b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                            systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                            c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                            d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                            to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                            e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                            appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                            further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                                            7

                                            County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                            the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                            Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                            employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                            as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                            Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                            It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                            Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                            hereby enjoined from

                                            1 Taking any action on the matters

                                            (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                            administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                            injunction

                                            (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                            injunction

                                            (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                            compliance with this temporary injunction

                                            (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                            administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                            (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                            compliance with this temporary injunction

                                            These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                            special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                            Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                            including Bonnie Quiroga

                                            3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                            and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                            4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                            furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                            administrative duties

                                            8

                                            4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                            of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                            5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                            Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                            County

                                            6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                            July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                            7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                            Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                            Administration on July 23 2014

                                            It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                            of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                            shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                            salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                            administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                            duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                            It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                            of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                            supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                            Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                            This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                            parties A docket control order will be issued

                                            Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                            posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                            Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                            Procedure

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                                            On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                            Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                                            EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                            AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                            COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                            On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                            County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                            County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                            Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                            new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                            authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                            commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                            selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                            inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                            the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                            to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                            precinct officer in the county

                                            It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                            commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                            was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                            county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                            hire a new justice administrator

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                                            EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                            sect

                                            sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                            ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                            iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                            by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                            setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                            Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                            Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                            June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                            Order of September 24 2014

                                            The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                            or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                            actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                            County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                            bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                            IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                            mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                            I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                            Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                            her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                            bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                            check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                            unlawful tennination

                                            SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                            -b---cot

                                            LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                            ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                            July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                            May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                            BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                            Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                            Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                            Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                            Dear Mr Stevens

                                            I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                            Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                            I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                            If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                            Very truly yours

                                            ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                            2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                            Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                            Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                            By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                            CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                            THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                            PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                            v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                            THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                            sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                            NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                            Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                            this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                            Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                            and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                            1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                            desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                            Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                            2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                            Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                            Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                            interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                            a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                            b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                            EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                            3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                            proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                            281(b)

                                            4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                            Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                            case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                            5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                            trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                            (c)

                                            Respectfully submitted

                                            BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                            By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                            Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                            Exhibit AP p 34

                                            2

                                            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                            I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                            s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                            Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                            3

                                            MEMORANDUM

                                            TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                            FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                            DATE July 16 2015

                                            RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                            As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                            Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                            AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                            GALVESTON COUNTY

                                            Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                            My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                            of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                            On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                            requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                            arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                            during the meeting and he agreed

                                            We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                            as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                            That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                            that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                            the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                            she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                            that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                            HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                            hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                            was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                            situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                            one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                            Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                            we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                            Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                            indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                            Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                            previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                            me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                            employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                            in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                            pOSition was separate from those five

                                            About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                            made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                            with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                            that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                            responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                            what7 5he said yes

                                            Further affiant sayeth not

                                            SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                            Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                            AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                            STATE OF TEXAS

                                            COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                            1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                            2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                            3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                            Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                            5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                            Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                            June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                            would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                            6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                            back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                            7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                            Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                            8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                            to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                            with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                            9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                            going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                            meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                            pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                            want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                            you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                            pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                            resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                            here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                            GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                            why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                            said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                            would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                            myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                            needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                            101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                            doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                            pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                            by the County

                                            11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                            could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                            June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                            SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                            AFFIDAVIT

                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                            who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                            On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                            1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                            2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                            3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                            their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                            classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                            Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                            8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                            bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                            emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                            would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                            11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                            12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                            13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                            14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                            I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                            these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                            My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                            herein are true and correct

                                            contained

                                            SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                            ~~nv2015

                                            KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                            MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                            COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                            FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                            ORDER

                                            Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                            Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                            Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                            Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                            On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                            In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                            The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                            this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                            Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                            It is so ORDERED

                                            Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                            Date September 21 2015

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                                              The Court finds that Petitioner Cox has demonstrated the irreparable injury if a temporary

                                              injunction is not issued as shown by the conduct of Respondent Henry who attempted to stymie the

                                              effort of the judges to restore a judicial administrator by holding an emergency Commissioners Court

                                              meeting on June 13 2015 to create a new judicial administrator position at the salary level Respondent

                                              Henry knew was at a salary level the judiciary considered arbitrarily low to attract a suitable candidate

                                              Petitioner Coxs position is that the judiciary in Galveston County can only obtain the services of

                                              a judicial administrator by returning to the last peaceable status quo before the actions of Respondent

                                              Henry to control the selection of the person to hold this position which improperly undermines the

                                              independence of the judiciary

                                              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                              shall restore the employment of the Justice Administration Dir~ctor Bonnie Quiroga as an employee of

                                              Galveston County under the same terms judicial administrative organization and salary scale of

                                              employment as employed on July 232014 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of

                                              Galveston County as performed onJuly 23 2014 which employment shall be supervised by the

                                              Galveston County local Administrative Judge This injunction does not include Justice Administration or

                                              its Director performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial release or recovering costs

                                              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                              shall instanter perform all necessary actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her

                                              positon as Galveston County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                              a issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                              b directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County Employee e-mail and other

                                              systems necessary for the performance of her job duties

                                              c providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                              d directing Human Resources to allow Ms Quiroga to complete all paperwork necessary for her

                                              to be reinstated effective June 82015 as a full time employee and

                                              e- directing the Treasurer to reinstate effective June 8 2015 and pay by the issuance of the ~

                                              appropriate check or direct deposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to July 24 20141t is (

                                              further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston

                                              7

                                              County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                              the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                              Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                              employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                              as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                              Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                              It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                              Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                              hereby enjoined from

                                              1 Taking any action on the matters

                                              (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                              administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                              injunction

                                              (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                              injunction

                                              (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                              compliance with this temporary injunction

                                              (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                              administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                              (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                              compliance with this temporary injunction

                                              These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                              special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                              Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                              including Bonnie Quiroga

                                              3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                              and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                              4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                              furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                              administrative duties

                                              8

                                              4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                              of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                              5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                              Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                              County

                                              6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                              July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                              7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                              Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                              Administration on July 23 2014

                                              It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                              of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                              shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                              salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                              administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                              duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                              It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                              of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                              supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                              Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                              This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                              parties A docket control order will be issued

                                              Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                              posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                              Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                              Procedure

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                                              On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                              Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

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                                              EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                              AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                              COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                              On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                              County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                              County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                              Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                              new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                              authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                              commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                              selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                              inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                              the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                              to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                              precinct officer in the county

                                              It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                              commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                              was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                              county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                              hire a new justice administrator

                                              1

                                              1

                                              EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                              sect

                                              sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                              ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                              iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                              by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                              setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                              Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                              Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                              June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                              Order of September 24 2014

                                              The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                              or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                              actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                              County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                              bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                              IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                              mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                              I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                              Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                              her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                              bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                              check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                              unlawful tennination

                                              SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                              -b---cot

                                              LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                              ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                              July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                              May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                              BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                              Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

                                              BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

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                                              July 14 2015

                                              Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                              Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                              Dear Mr Stevens

                                              I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                              Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                              I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                              If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                              Very truly yours

                                              ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                              2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                              Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                              Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                              By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                              CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                              THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                              PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                              v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                              THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                              sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                              NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                              Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                              this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                              Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                              and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                              1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                              desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                              Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                              2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                              Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                              Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                              interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                              a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                              b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                              EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                              3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                              proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                              281(b)

                                              4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                              Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                              case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                              5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                              trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                              (c)

                                              Respectfully submitted

                                              BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                              By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                              Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                              Exhibit AP p 34

                                              2

                                              CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                              I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                              s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                              Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                              3

                                              MEMORANDUM

                                              TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                              FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                              DATE July 16 2015

                                              RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                              As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                              Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                              UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                              2199867vl 9999991114011

                                              AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                              GALVESTON COUNTY

                                              Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                              My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                              of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                              On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                              requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                              arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                              during the meeting and he agreed

                                              We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                              as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                              That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                              that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                              the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                              she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                              that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                              HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                              hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                              was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                              situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                              one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                              Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                              we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                              Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                              indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                              Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                              previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                              me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                              employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                              in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                              pOSition was separate from those five

                                              About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                              made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                              with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                              that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                              responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                              what7 5he said yes

                                              Further affiant sayeth not

                                              SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                              Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                              AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                              STATE OF TEXAS

                                              COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                              BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                              1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                              2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                              3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                              Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                              5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                              Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                              June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                              would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                              6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                              back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                              7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                              Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                              8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                              to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                              with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                              9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                              going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                              meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                              pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                              want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                              you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                              pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                              resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                              here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                              GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                              why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                              said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                              would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                              myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                              needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                              101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                              doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                              pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                              by the County

                                              11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                              could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                              June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                              SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                              AFFIDAVIT

                                              BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                              who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                              On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                              1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                              2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                              3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                              their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                              classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                              Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                              8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                              bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                              emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                              would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                              11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                              12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                              13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                              14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                              I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                              these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                              My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                              herein are true and correct

                                              contained

                                              SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                              ~~nv2015

                                              KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                              MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                              COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                              FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                              ORDER

                                              Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                              Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                              Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                              Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                              On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                              In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                              The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                              this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                              Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                              It is so ORDERED

                                              Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                              Date September 21 2015

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                                                County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him shall restore

                                                the employment ofthe Justice Administration employee Officer Clint Purcell as an employee of Justice

                                                Administration under the same terms administrative organization and salary scale of employment as

                                                employed on June 19 2015 to perform all administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County

                                                as performed on June 19 2015 which employment shall be supervised by the Galveston County

                                                Administrative Judge and as directed by the Director of Justice Administration

                                                It is further ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge of

                                                Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him are

                                                hereby enjoined from

                                                1 Taking any action on the matters

                                                (a) relating to application by county and district court judges for authority to appoint

                                                administrative employees for the courts other than in compliance with this temporary

                                                injunction

                                                (b) relating to justice administrator other than in compliance with this temporary

                                                injunction

                                                (c) relating to Galveston County staff and agents regarding Bonnie Quiroga other than in

                                                compliance with this temporary injunction

                                                (d) relating to Galveston County facilities used by Galveston County courts court staff and

                                                administrative staff other than in compliance with this temporary injunction and

                                                (e) relating to applications to appoint court administrative employees other than in

                                                compliance with this temporary injunction

                                                These are the matters contained in agenda items No 31 (e) (h) Il (p) and (r) originally posted for

                                                special meetings of June 9 and June 13 2015which was the subject of the June 9th TRO

                                                Pvt laquo(tV 2 ~g enpoundrance to the Galveston County Justice Center by Justice Administration personnel

                                                including Bonnie Quiroga

                                                3 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of computer telephone

                                                and utility services to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga

                                                4 Preventing or impeding in any way the provision of and the use of county equipment and

                                                furnishings necessary to Justice Administration personnel including Bonnie Quiroga to perform their

                                                administrative duties

                                                8

                                                4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                                of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                                5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                                Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                                County

                                                6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                                July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                                7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                                Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                                Administration on July 23 2014

                                                It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                                of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                                shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                                salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                                administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                                duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                                It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                                of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                                supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                                Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                                This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                                parties A docket control order will be issued

                                                Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                                posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                                Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                                Procedure

                                                9

                                                On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                                Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                                                ~

                                                10

                                                EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                                AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                                On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                                County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                                County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                                Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                                new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                                authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                                commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                                selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                                inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                                the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                                to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                                precinct officer in the county

                                                It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                                commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                                county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                                hire a new justice administrator

                                                1

                                                1

                                                EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                                sect

                                                sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                                iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                                by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                                setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                                Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                                June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                                Order of September 24 2014

                                                The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                                or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                                actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                                County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                                bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                                IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                                mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                                I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                                Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                unlawful tennination

                                                SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                -b---cot

                                                LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

                                                BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

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                                                SUITE 2500

                                                HOUSTON TEXAS 77056-3000

                                                -JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

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                                                EMAIL JNIXON8MPLLPCOM

                                                CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

                                                July 14 2015

                                                Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                Dear Mr Stevens

                                                I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                Very truly yours

                                                ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                281(b)

                                                4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                (c)

                                                Respectfully submitted

                                                BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                Exhibit AP p 34

                                                2

                                                CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                3

                                                MEMORANDUM

                                                TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                DATE July 16 2015

                                                RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                                UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                                2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                during the meeting and he agreed

                                                We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                pOSition was separate from those five

                                                About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                what7 5he said yes

                                                Further affiant sayeth not

                                                SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                STATE OF TEXAS

                                                COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                by the County

                                                11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                AFFIDAVIT

                                                BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                herein are true and correct

                                                contained

                                                SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                ~~nv2015

                                                KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                ORDER

                                                Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                It is so ORDERED

                                                Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                Date September 21 2015

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                                                  4 Instructing any Galveston County employees to disregard directives instructions or requests

                                                  of Justice Administration including Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of Justice Administration

                                                  5 Appointing or employing any person other than Bonnie Quiroga to perform the duties of

                                                  Director of Justice Administration as directed by the Hon Lonnie Cox Administrative Judge of Galveston

                                                  County

                                                  6 Reassigning or relocating any employee who was an employee of Justice Administration on

                                                  July 23 2014 including but not limited to Bonnie Quiroga Monica Gracia and Deputy Clint Purcell

                                                  7 Taking any action to prevent or impede access by Justice Administration personnel including

                                                  Bonnie QUiroga Monica Graciaand Deputy Clint Purcell to the offices occupied by Justice

                                                  Administration on July 23 2014

                                                  It is therefore ORDERED ADJUDGED and DECREED that Respondent Mark Henry County Judge

                                                  of Galveston County his agents servants and representatives and all those acting in concert with him

                                                  shall restore Justice Administration under the same terms judicial administrative organization and

                                                  salary scale of employment as existed on July 232014 so that Justice Administration may perform all

                                                  administrative duties serving the courts of Galveston County as performed on July 23 2014 which

                                                  duties shall be supervised by the Galveston County Administrative Judge

                                                  It is further ORDERED that Respondent Mark Henry immediately provide written notice by copy

                                                  of this Order to each County Commissioner and all County Department Heads and employees under the

                                                  supervision of Galveston County Commissioners Court This injunction does not include Justice

                                                  Administration performing any duties relating to the law library pretrial or recovering costs

                                                  This case is set for trial on January 11 2016 the date agreed to by the attorneys for both

                                                  parties A docket control order will be issued

                                                  Bond for this temporary injunction is set at $100 Finding that Petitioner Cox has previously

                                                  posted bond in the amount of $100 such amount shall be posted as bond for this injunction

                                                  Disobedience of this Order is subject to the penalties provided by Rule 692 Texas Rules of Civil

                                                  Procedure

                                                  9

                                                  On the approval of the bond all writs are to issue

                                                  Signed ~ if I zo t5 -cr 1- 1 m

                                                  ~

                                                  10

                                                  EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                                  AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                  COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                                  On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                                  County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                                  County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                                  Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                                  new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                                  authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                                  commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                                  selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                                  inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                                  the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                                  to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                                  precinct officer in the county

                                                  It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                                  commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                  was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                                  county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                                  hire a new justice administrator

                                                  1

                                                  1

                                                  EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                                  sect

                                                  sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                  ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                                  iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                                  by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                                  setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                                  Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                  Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                                  June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                                  Order of September 24 2014

                                                  The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                                  or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                                  actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                                  County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                                  bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                                  IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                                  mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                                  I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                                  Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                  her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                  bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                  check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                  unlawful tennination

                                                  SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                  -b---cot

                                                  LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                  ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                  July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                  May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                  BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                  Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                                  Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                  Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                  Dear Mr Stevens

                                                  I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                  Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                  I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                  Very truly yours

                                                  ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                  2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                  Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                  Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                  By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                  CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                  THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                  PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                  v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                  THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                  sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                  NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                  Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                  this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                  Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                  and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                  1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                  desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                  Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                  2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                  Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                  Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                  interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                  a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                  b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                  EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                  3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                  proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                  281(b)

                                                  4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                  Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                  case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                  5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                  trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                  (c)

                                                  Respectfully submitted

                                                  BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                  By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                  Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                  Exhibit AP p 34

                                                  2

                                                  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                  I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                  s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                  Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                  3

                                                  MEMORANDUM

                                                  TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                  FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                  DATE July 16 2015

                                                  RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                  As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                  Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                  AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                  GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                  Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                  My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                  of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                  On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                  requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                  arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                  during the meeting and he agreed

                                                  We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                  as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                  That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                  that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                  the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                  she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                  that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                  HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                  hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                  was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                  situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                  one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                  Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                  we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                  Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                  indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                  Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                  previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                  me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                  employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                  in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                  pOSition was separate from those five

                                                  About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                  made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                  with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                  that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                  responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                  what7 5he said yes

                                                  Further affiant sayeth not

                                                  SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                  Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                  AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                  STATE OF TEXAS

                                                  COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                  1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                  2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                  3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                  Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                  5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                  Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                  June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                  would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                  6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                  back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                  7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                  Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                  8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                  to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                  with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                  9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                  going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                  meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                  pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                  want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                  you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                  pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                  resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                  here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                  GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                  why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                  said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                  would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                  myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                  needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                  101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                  doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                  pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                  by the County

                                                  11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                  could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                  June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                  SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                  AFFIDAVIT

                                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                  who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                  On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                  1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                  2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                  3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                  their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                  classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                  Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                  8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                  bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                  emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                  would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                  11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                  12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                  13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                  14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                  I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                  these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                  My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                  herein are true and correct

                                                  contained

                                                  SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                  ~~nv2015

                                                  KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                  MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                  COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                  FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                  ORDER

                                                  Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                  Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                  Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                  Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                  On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                  In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                  The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                  this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                  Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                  It is so ORDERED

                                                  Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                  Date September 21 2015

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                                                    EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                                    AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                    COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                                    On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                                    County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                                    County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                                    Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                                    new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                                    authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                                    commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                                    selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                                    inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                                    the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                                    to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                                    precinct officer in the county

                                                    It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                                    commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                    was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                                    county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                                    hire a new justice administrator

                                                    1

                                                    1

                                                    EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                                    sect

                                                    sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                    ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                                    iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                                    by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                                    setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                                    Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                    Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                                    June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                                    Order of September 24 2014

                                                    The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                                    or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                                    actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                                    County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                                    bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                                    IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                                    mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                                    I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                                    Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                    her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                    bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                    check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                    unlawful tennination

                                                    SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                    -b---cot

                                                    LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                    ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                    July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                    May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                    BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                    Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                                    Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                    Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                    Dear Mr Stevens

                                                    I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                    Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                    I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                    If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                    Very truly yours

                                                    ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                    2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                    Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                    Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                    By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                    CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                    THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                    PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                    v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                    THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                    sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                    NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                    Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                    this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                    Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                    and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                    1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                    desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                    Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                    2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                    Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                    Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                    interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                    a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                    b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                    EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                    3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                    proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                    281(b)

                                                    4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                    Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                    case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                    5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                    trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                    (c)

                                                    Respectfully submitted

                                                    BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                    By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                    Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                    Exhibit AP p 34

                                                    2

                                                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                    s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                    Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                    3

                                                    MEMORANDUM

                                                    TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                    FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                    DATE July 16 2015

                                                    RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                    As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                    Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                    AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                    GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                    Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                    My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                    of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                    On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                    requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                    arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                    during the meeting and he agreed

                                                    We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                    as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                    That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                    that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                    the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                    she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                    that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                    HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                    hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                    was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                    situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                    one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                    Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                    we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                    Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                    indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                    Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                    previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                    me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                    employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                    in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                    pOSition was separate from those five

                                                    About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                    made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                    with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                    that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                    responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                    what7 5he said yes

                                                    Further affiant sayeth not

                                                    SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                    Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                    AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                    STATE OF TEXAS

                                                    COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                    1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                    2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                    3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                    Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                    5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                    Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                    June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                    would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                    6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                    back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                    7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                    Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                    8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                    to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                    with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                    9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                    going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                    meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                    pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                    want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                    you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                    pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                    resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                    here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                    GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                    why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                    said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                    would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                    myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                    needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                    101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                    doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                    pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                    by the County

                                                    11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                    could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                    June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                    SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                    AFFIDAVIT

                                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                    who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                    On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                    1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                    2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                    3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                    their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                    classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                    Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                    8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                    bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                    emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                    would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                    11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                    12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                    My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                    herein are true and correct

                                                    contained

                                                    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                    ~~nv2015

                                                    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                    ORDER

                                                    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                    Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                    It is so ORDERED

                                                    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                    Date September 21 2015

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                                                      EX PARTE sect IN~-~ HONORABLE MARK HENRY sect GALVESTON COUN1Y TEXAS

                                                      AND GALVESTON COUNTY sect 56TH IUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                      COMMISSIONERS COURT sect

                                                      On this the 2tdaYOf Sept~ber 2014 the Administrative Judge of the Galveston

                                                      County District CollItS considered the actions of the Honorable Mark Henry and the Galveston

                                                      County Commissioners Court in tenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice

                                                      Administrator on or about July 24 2014 in proceeding to post the position for employment of a

                                                      new justice administrator and in proceeding to interview candidates to fill the position The

                                                      authority to appoint end tenninate court personnel lies with the courts no~ the county judge nor the

                                                      commissioners court and the county judges termination of the justice administrator and proposed

                                                      selection of a replacement violates the separation of powers doctrine and inmnges on the courts

                                                      inherent powers These actions also violate Local Government Code Sec 151004 which prohibits

                                                      the county judge and commissioners court from attempting to influence the appointment ofa person

                                                      to a position authorized by the commissioners court for the department of another district county Of

                                                      precinct officer in the county

                                                      It is therefore ORDERED AND DECREED that the actions of the county judge and

                                                      commissioners court of terminating the employment ofthe Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                      was a void act without legal authority and is hereby NULLIFIED and set aside Further that the

                                                      county judge and commissioners court are ordered to cease and desist the process of attempting to

                                                      hire a new justice administrator

                                                      1

                                                      1

                                                      EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                                      sect

                                                      sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                      ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                                      iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                                      by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                                      setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                                      Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                      Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                                      June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                                      Order of September 24 2014

                                                      The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                                      or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                                      actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                                      County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                                      bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                                      IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                                      mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                                      I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                                      Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                      her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                      bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                      check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                      unlawful tennination

                                                      SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                      -b---cot

                                                      LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                      ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                      July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                      May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                      BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                      Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                                      Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                      Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                      Dear Mr Stevens

                                                      I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                      Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                      I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                      Very truly yours

                                                      ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                      2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                      Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                      Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                      By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                      CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                      THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                      PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                      v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                      THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                      sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                      NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                      Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                      this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                      Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                      and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                      1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                      desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                      Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                      2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                      Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                      Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                      interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                      a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                      b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                      EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                      3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                      proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                      281(b)

                                                      4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                      Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                      case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                      5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                      trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                      (c)

                                                      Respectfully submitted

                                                      BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                      By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                      Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                      Exhibit AP p 34

                                                      2

                                                      CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                      I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                      s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                      Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                      3

                                                      MEMORANDUM

                                                      TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                      FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                      DATE July 16 2015

                                                      RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                      As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                      Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                                      UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

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                                                      AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                      GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                      Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                      My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                      of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                      On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                      requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                      arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                      during the meeting and he agreed

                                                      We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                      as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                      That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                      that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                      the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                      she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                      that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                      HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                      hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                      was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                      situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                      one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                      Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                      we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                      Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                      indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                      Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                      previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                      me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                      employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                      in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                      pOSition was separate from those five

                                                      About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                      made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                      with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                      that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                      responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                      what7 5he said yes

                                                      Further affiant sayeth not

                                                      SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                      Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                      AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                      STATE OF TEXAS

                                                      COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                      1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                      2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                      3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                      Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                      5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                      Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                      June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                      would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                      6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                      back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                      7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                      Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                      8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                      to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                      with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                      9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                      going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                      meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                      pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                      want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                      you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                      pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                      resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                      here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                      GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                      why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                      said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                      would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                      myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                      needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                      101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                      doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                      pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                      by the County

                                                      11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                      could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                      June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                      SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                      AFFIDAVIT

                                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                      who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                      On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                      1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                      2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                      3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                      their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                      classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                      Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                      8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                      bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                      emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                      would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                      11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                      12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                      13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                      14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                      I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                      these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                      My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                      herein are true and correct

                                                      contained

                                                      SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                      ~~nv2015

                                                      KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                      MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                      ORDER

                                                      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                      Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                      It is so ORDERED

                                                      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                      Date September 21 2015

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                                                        EXPARTE~HENRY sect AND GALVESTON COUNTY COJvfMISSIONERS COURT

                                                        sect

                                                        sect 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                        ORDER TO EFFECTUATE ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER OF SEPTEMBER 24 2014

                                                        iEfeitremembered that on the 24th day of September 2014 an Order was issued

                                                        by the Administrative Judge of the Galveston County District Courts nulljfYing and

                                                        setting aside the illegal and void act by the County Judge andor the Commissioners

                                                        Court oftenninating the employment of the Galveston County Justice Administrator

                                                        Bonnie Quiroga To carry out the reinstatement of Ms Quiroga to her position effective

                                                        June 8 2015 the Court issues the following Order to effectuate the enforcement of said

                                                        Order of September 24 2014

                                                        The County Judge andor the Commissioners Court and those individuals agents

                                                        or departments acting under their direction will immediately perfonn all necessary

                                                        actions to carry out the reinstatement of Bonnie Quiroga to her position as Galveston

                                                        County Justice Administrator including but not limited to

                                                        bull Issuing to Ms Quiroga a key to her office in the Justice Center

                                                        IIgt Directing IT to provide a computer and access to Galveston County employee e-

                                                        mail and other systems necessary for the perfonnance ofher job duties

                                                        I Providing Ms Quiroga with a phone for her office

                                                        Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                        her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                        bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                        check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                        unlawful tennination

                                                        SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                        -b---cot

                                                        LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                        ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                        July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                        May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                        BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                        Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

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                                                        July 14 2015

                                                        Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                        Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                        Dear Mr Stevens

                                                        I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                        Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                        I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                        If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                        Very truly yours

                                                        ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                        2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                        Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                        Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                        By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                        CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                        THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                        PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                        v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                        THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                        sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                        NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                        Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                        this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                        Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                        and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                        1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                        desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                        Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                        2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                        Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                        Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                        interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                        a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                        b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                        EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                        3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                        proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                        281(b)

                                                        4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                        Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                        case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                        5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                        trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                        (c)

                                                        Respectfully submitted

                                                        BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                        By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                        Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                        Exhibit AP p 34

                                                        2

                                                        CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                        I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                        s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                        Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                        3

                                                        MEMORANDUM

                                                        TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                        FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                        DATE July 16 2015

                                                        RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                        As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                        Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                                        UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                                        2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                        AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                        GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                        Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                        My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                        of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                        On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                        requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                        arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                        during the meeting and he agreed

                                                        We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                        as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                        That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                        that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                        the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                        she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                        that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                        HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                        hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                        was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                        situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                        one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                        Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                        we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                        Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                        indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                        Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                        previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                        me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                        employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                        in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                        pOSition was separate from those five

                                                        About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                        made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                        with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                        that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                        responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                        what7 5he said yes

                                                        Further affiant sayeth not

                                                        SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                        Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                        AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                        STATE OF TEXAS

                                                        COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                        1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                        2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                        3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                        Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                        5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                        Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                        June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                        would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                        6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                        back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                        7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                        Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                        8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                        to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                        with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                        9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                        going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                        meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                        pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                        want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                        you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                        pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                        resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                        here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                        GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                        why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                        said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                        would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                        myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                        needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                        101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                        doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                        pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                        by the County

                                                        11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                        could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                        June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                        SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                        AFFIDAVIT

                                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                        who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                        On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                        1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                        2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                        3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                        their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                        classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                        Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                        8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                        bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                        emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                        would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                        11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                        12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                        13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                        14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                        I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                        these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                        My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                        herein are true and correct

                                                        contained

                                                        SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                        ~~nv2015

                                                        KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                        MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                        COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                        FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                        ORDER

                                                        Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                        Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                        Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                        Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                        On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                        In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                        The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                        It is so ORDERED

                                                        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                        Date September 21 2015

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                                                          Directing Human Resources to allow her to complete all paperwork necessary for

                                                          her to be reinstated as a full time employee and

                                                          bull Directing the Treasurer to reinstate and pay by the issuance of the appropriate

                                                          check or directdeposit to Ms Quiroga her same salary as was paid prior to her

                                                          unlawful tennination

                                                          SIGNED on this the 8th day ofJune 2015

                                                          -b---cot

                                                          LONNIE COX 56th JUDICIAL DISTRICT

                                                          ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT JUDGE

                                                          July 242014 Sept 52014 Sept 22 2014 Sept 242014 Sept 24 2014 Oct 62014 Oct 7 f014 Feb4ZOI5 Feb 202015 April 14 2015

                                                          May 122015 June 5 2015 June 8 2015 June 92015 June 9 2015 June 132015 June 192015

                                                          BQ fired Email toMB Request for AG Opinion LC Issues Order Finalist Interview Invitation to Meet with Commissioners Court

                                                          Mandamus and Stay Filed Mandamus Denied Rehearing for Mandamus Filed Mandamus Denied 1st Compromise Meeting 2nd Compromise Meeting Judges Send Notice LC Issue Order Effectuating Enforcement File TRO and Contempt ofCourt Commissioners Court Meeting 2nd Commissioners Court Meeting Hearing Temporary Injunction

                                                          BEIRN MAYNARD amp PARSONS LLP

                                                          1300 POST OAK BOULEVARD

                                                          SUITE 2500

                                                          HOUSTON TEXAS 77056-3000

                                                          -JOSEPH M NIXON (713) 623-0887 DRECT DAL (713) 871-6809

                                                          BOARD CERTIFIED FAX (713) 960-1527

                                                          EMAIL JNIXON8MPLLPCOM

                                                          CiVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

                                                          July 14 2015

                                                          Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                          Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                          Dear Mr Stevens

                                                          I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                          Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                          I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                          If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                          Very truly yours

                                                          ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                          2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                          Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                          Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                          By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                          CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                          THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                          PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                          v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                          THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                          sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                          NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                          Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                          this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                          Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                          and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                          1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                          desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                          Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                          2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                          Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                          Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                          interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                          a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                          b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                          EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                          3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                          proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                          281(b)

                                                          4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                          Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                          case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                          5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                          trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                          (c)

                                                          Respectfully submitted

                                                          BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                          By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                          Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                          Exhibit AP p 34

                                                          2

                                                          CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                          I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                          s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                          Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                          3

                                                          MEMORANDUM

                                                          TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                          FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                          DATE July 16 2015

                                                          RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                          As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                          Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                          2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                          AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                          GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                          Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                          My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                          of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                          On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                          requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                          arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                          during the meeting and he agreed

                                                          We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                          as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                          That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                          that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                          the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                          she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                          that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                          HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                          hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                          was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                          situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                          one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                          Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                          we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                          Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                          indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                          Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                          previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                          me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                          employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                          in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                          pOSition was separate from those five

                                                          About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                          made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                          with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                          that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                          responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                          what7 5he said yes

                                                          Further affiant sayeth not

                                                          SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                          Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                          AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                          STATE OF TEXAS

                                                          COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                          1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                          2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                          3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                          Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                          5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                          Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                          June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                          would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                          6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                          back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                          7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                          Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                          8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                          to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                          with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                          9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                          going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                          meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                          pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                          want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                          you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                          pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                          resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                          here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                          GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                          why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                          said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                          would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                          myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                          needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                          101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                          doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                          pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                          by the County

                                                          11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                          could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                          June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                          SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                          AFFIDAVIT

                                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                          who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                          On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                          1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                          2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                          3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                          their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                          classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                          Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                          8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                          bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                          emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                          would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                          11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                          12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                          13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                          14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                          I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                          these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                          My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                          herein are true and correct

                                                          contained

                                                          SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                          ~~nv2015

                                                          KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                          MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                          COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                          FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                          ORDER

                                                          Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                          Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                          Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                          Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                          On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                          In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                          The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                          this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                          Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                          It is so ORDERED

                                                          Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                          Date September 21 2015

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                                                            Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                            Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                            Dear Mr Stevens

                                                            I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                            Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                            I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                            If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                            Very truly yours

                                                            ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                            2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                            Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                            Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                            By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                            CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                            THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                            PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                            v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                            THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                            sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                            NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                            Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                            this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                            Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                            and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                            1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                            desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                            Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                            2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                            Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                            Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                            interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                            a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                            b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                            EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                            3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                            proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                            281(b)

                                                            4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                            Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                            case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                            5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                            trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                            (c)

                                                            Respectfully submitted

                                                            BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                            By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                            Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                            Exhibit AP p 34

                                                            2

                                                            CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                            I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                            s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                            Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                            3

                                                            MEMORANDUM

                                                            TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                            FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                            DATE July 16 2015

                                                            RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                            As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                            Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                                            UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                                            2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                            AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                            GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                            Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                            My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                            of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                            On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                            requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                            arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                            during the meeting and he agreed

                                                            We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                            as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                            That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                            that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                            the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                            she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                            that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                            HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                            hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                            was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                            situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                            one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                            Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                            we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                            Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                            indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                            Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                            previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                            me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                            employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                            in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                            pOSition was separate from those five

                                                            About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                            made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                            with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                            that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                            responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                            what7 5he said yes

                                                            Further affiant sayeth not

                                                            SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                            Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                            AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                            STATE OF TEXAS

                                                            COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                            1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                            2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                            3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                            Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                            5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                            Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                            June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                            would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                            6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                            back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                            7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                            Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                            8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                            to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                            with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                            9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                            going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                            meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                            pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                            want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                            you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                            pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                            resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                            here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                            GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                            why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                            said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                            would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                            myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                            needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                            101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                            doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                            pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                            by the County

                                                            11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                            could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                            June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                            SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                            AFFIDAVIT

                                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                            who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                            On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                            1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                            2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                            3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                            their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                            classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                            Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                            8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                            bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                            emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                            would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                            11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                            12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                            13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                            14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                            I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                            these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                            My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                            herein are true and correct

                                                            contained

                                                            SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                            ~~nv2015

                                                            KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                            MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                            COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                            FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                            ORDER

                                                            Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                            Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                            Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                            Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                            On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                            In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                            The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                            this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                            Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                            It is so ORDERED

                                                            Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                            Date September 21 2015

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                                                              July 14 2015

                                                              Mark W Stevens VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL Attorney at Law CERTIFIED MAIL PO Box 8118 FACSIMILE (409) 765-6459 AND Galveston Texas 77553 EMAIL markwandstevsbcglobalnet

                                                              Re Cause No 15CV0583 The Honorable Lonnie Cox Local Administrative Judge Galveston Co v The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County Texas

                                                              Dear Mr Stevens

                                                              I now represent the Honorable Mark Henry in the above-referenced case and have attached for your review a file-stamped copy of the Notice of Appeal which was filed on July 13 2015 Because the appeal is based upon the courts denial of the plea to the jurisdiction and the trial courts incorrect assumption of subject matter jurisdiction the entire proceeding including the application ofthe temporary injunction is stayed pursuant to Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect S I014(a)(8) and (b) You should further note that the filing of the notice of appeal suspended the temporary injunction pursuant to Tex R App P 291 (b) and Tex Civ Prac amp Rem Code sect 6001 (b)(4)

                                                              Accordingly Ms Bomlie Quiroga will no longer be allowed access to Galveston County facilities office or infrastructure other than that which is accessible to the pUblic She is of course not considered an employee of the County has no job function or duties and will not receive a salary or benefits from the County

                                                              I realize it is not necessary for you to remind your client that this matter is no longer in either his jurisdiction or the jurisdiction of the trial court if it ever was Accordingly any attempt to unilaterally enforce the temporary injunction by way of a new ex parte verbal or written order will be met with the most rigorous of opposition utilizing all lawful means necessary to protect the civil rights of those who are County employees

                                                              If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me

                                                              Very truly yours

                                                              ~l4rz7h~ Joseph M Nixon

                                                              2198919v19999991114011 EXHIBIT A P 14

                                                              Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                              Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                              By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                              CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                              THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                              PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                              v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                              THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                              sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                              NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                              Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                              this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                              Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                              and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                              1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                              desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                              Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                              2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                              Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                              Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                              interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                              a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                              b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                              EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                              3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                              proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                              281(b)

                                                              4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                              Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                              case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                              5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                              trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                              (c)

                                                              Respectfully submitted

                                                              BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                              By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                              Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                              Exhibit AP p 34

                                                              2

                                                              CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                              I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                              s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                              Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                              3

                                                              MEMORANDUM

                                                              TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                              FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                              DATE July 16 2015

                                                              RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                              As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                              Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                              2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                              AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                              GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                              Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                              My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                              of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                              On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                              requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                              arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                              during the meeting and he agreed

                                                              We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                              as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                              That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                              that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                              the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                              she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                              that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                              HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                              hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                              was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                              situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                              one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                              Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                              we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                              Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                              indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                              Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                              previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                              me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                              employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                              in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                              pOSition was separate from those five

                                                              About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                              made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                              with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                              that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                              responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                              what7 5he said yes

                                                              Further affiant sayeth not

                                                              SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                              Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                              AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                              STATE OF TEXAS

                                                              COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                              BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                              1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                              2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                              3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                              Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                              5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                              Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                              June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                              would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                              6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                              back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                              7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                              Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                              8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                              to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                              with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                              9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                              going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                              meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                              pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                              want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                              you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                              pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                              resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                              here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                              GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                              why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                              said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                              would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                              myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                              needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                              101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                              doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                              pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                              by the County

                                                              11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                              could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                              June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                              SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                              AFFIDAVIT

                                                              BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                              who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                              On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                              1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                              2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                              3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                              their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                              classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                              Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                              8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                              bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                              emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                              would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                              11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                              12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                              13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                              14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                              I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                              these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                              My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                              herein are true and correct

                                                              contained

                                                              SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                              ~~nv2015

                                                              KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                              MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                              COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                              FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                              ORDER

                                                              Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                              Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                              Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                              Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                              On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                              In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                              The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                              this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                              Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                              It is so ORDERED

                                                              Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                              Date September 21 2015

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                                                                Filed 7113201581335 PM JOHN D KINARD - District Clerk

                                                                Galveston County Texas Envelope No 6048080

                                                                By Shailja Dixit 714201593554 AM

                                                                CAUSE NO lS-CV-0583

                                                                THE HON LONNIE COX sect IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF sect

                                                                PLAINTIFF sect sect

                                                                v sect 56TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT sect

                                                                THE HON MARK HENRY COUNTY sect JUDGE OF GALVESTON COUNTY sect

                                                                sect DEFENDANT sect GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS

                                                                NOTICE OF APPEAL

                                                                Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County files

                                                                this Notice of Appeal pursuant to section Sl014(a)(8) of the Texas Civil Practice and

                                                                Remedies Code and Rules 2S1 and 261(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure

                                                                and would respectfully show the Court as follows

                                                                1 Defendant The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County

                                                                desires to appeal this Courts Order signed June 23 201S that denies his Plea to the

                                                                Jurisdiction in the above-captioned matter

                                                                2 Defendant appeals to the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston

                                                                Texas Defendant believes this interlocutory appeal should go to the First Court of

                                                                Appeals because Defendant has previously filed a related (a) original proceeding and (b)

                                                                interlocutory appeal in the First Court of Appeals- both arising from this same case

                                                                a No 01-14-00820-CV In re Galveston County Judge Mark Henry et al and

                                                                b No 01-15-00S83-CV The Honorable Mark henry Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                EXHIBIT vAP P 24

                                                                3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                                proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                                281(b)

                                                                4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                                Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                                case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                                5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                                trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                                (c)

                                                                Respectfully submitted

                                                                BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                                By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                                Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                                Exhibit AP p 34

                                                                2

                                                                CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                                I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                                s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                                Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                                3

                                                                MEMORANDUM

                                                                TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                                FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                                DATE July 16 2015

                                                                RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                                As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                                Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                                AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                                GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                                Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                                My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                                of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                                On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                                requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                                arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                                during the meeting and he agreed

                                                                We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                                as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                                That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                                that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                                the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                                she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                                that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                                HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                                hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                                was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                                situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                                one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                                Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                                we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                                Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                                indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                                Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                                previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                                me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                                employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                                in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                                pOSition was separate from those five

                                                                About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                                made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                                with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                                that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                                responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                what7 5he said yes

                                                                Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                by the County

                                                                11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                AFFIDAVIT

                                                                BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                herein are true and correct

                                                                contained

                                                                SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                ~~nv2015

                                                                KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                ORDER

                                                                Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                It is so ORDERED

                                                                Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                Date September 21 2015

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                                                                  3 A copy of this Notice of Appeal has been served on all parties to the

                                                                  proceeding from which this interlocutory appeal is taken See TEX R App P 2Sl(e)

                                                                  281(b)

                                                                  4 This interlocutory appeal is an accelerated appeal under Rule 281 of the

                                                                  Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure and is not a parental termination or child protection

                                                                  case TEX R App P 281 25 1 (d)(6)

                                                                  5 This interlocutory appeal results in an automatic stay of all proceeding in the

                                                                  trial COUlt during the pendency this appeal TEX Cry PRAC amp REM CODE sect51014(b)

                                                                  (c)

                                                                  Respectfully submitted

                                                                  BAKER amp HOSTETLER LLP

                                                                  By Iisl Edward L Friedman Edward L Friedman Texas Bar No 07462950 efriedmanbakerlawcom 811 Main Street Suite 1100 Houston Texas 77002-6111 Telephone 7137511600 Facsimile 7137511717

                                                                  Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                                  Exhibit AP p 34

                                                                  2

                                                                  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                                  I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                                  s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

                                                                  Ex hi bit n A p 44II

                                                                  3

                                                                  MEMORANDUM

                                                                  TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                                  FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                                  DATE July 16 2015

                                                                  RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                                  As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                                  Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

                                                                  UBJECTION TO MEDIATION~lxhibi t B

                                                                  2199867vl 9999991114011

                                                                  AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                                  GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                                  Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                                  My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                                  of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                                  On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                                  requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                                  arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                                  during the meeting and he agreed

                                                                  We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                                  as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                                  That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                                  that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                                  the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                                  she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                                  that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                                  HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                                  hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                                  was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                                  situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                                  one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                                  Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                                  we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                                  Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                                  indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                                  Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                                  previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                                  me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                                  employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                                  in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                                  pOSition was separate from those five

                                                                  About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                                  made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                                  with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                                  that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                                  responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                  what7 5he said yes

                                                                  Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                  SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                  Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                  AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                  STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                  COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                  1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                  2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                  3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                  Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                  5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                  Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                  June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                  would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                  6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                  back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                  7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                  Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                  8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                  to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                  with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                  9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                  going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                  meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                  pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                  want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                  you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                  pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                  resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                  here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                  GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                  why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                  said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                  would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                  myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                  needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                  101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                  doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                  pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                  by the County

                                                                  11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                  could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                  June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                  SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                  AFFIDAVIT

                                                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                  who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                  On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                  1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                  2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                  3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                  their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                  classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                  Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                  8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                  bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                  emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                  would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                  11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                  12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                  13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                  14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                  I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                  these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                  My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                  herein are true and correct

                                                                  contained

                                                                  SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                  ~~nv2015

                                                                  KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                  MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                  COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                  FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                  ORDER

                                                                  Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                  Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                  Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                  Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                  On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                  In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                  The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                  this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                  Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                  It is so ORDERED

                                                                  Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                  Date September 21 2015

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                                                                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

                                                                    I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Appeal was sent to all counsel of record by email and facsimile on this 13th day of July 2015 as follows

                                                                    s Edward L Friedman Attorney for Defendant The Honorable Judge Mark Henry

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                                                                    MEMORANDUM

                                                                    TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                                    FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                                    DATE July 16 2015

                                                                    RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                                    As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                                    Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                                    AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                                    GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                                    Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                                    My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                                    of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                                    On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                                    requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                                    arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                                    during the meeting and he agreed

                                                                    We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                                    as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                                    That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                                    that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                                    the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                                    she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                                    that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                                    HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                                    hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                                    was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                                    situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                                    one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                                    Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                                    we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                                    Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                                    indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                                    Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                                    previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                                    me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                                    employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                                    in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                                    pOSition was separate from those five

                                                                    About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                                    made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                                    with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                                    that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                                    responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                    what7 5he said yes

                                                                    Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                    SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                    Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                    AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                    STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                    COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                    1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                    2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                    3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                    Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                    5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                    Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                    June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                    would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                    6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                    back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                    7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                    Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                    8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                    to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                    with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                    9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                    going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                    meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                    pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                    want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                    you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                    pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                    resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                    here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                    GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                    why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                    said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                    would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                    myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                    needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                    101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                    doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                    pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                    by the County

                                                                    11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                    could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                    June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                    SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                    AFFIDAVIT

                                                                    BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                    who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                    On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                    1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                    2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                    3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                    their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                    classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                    Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                    8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                    bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                    emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                    would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                    11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                    12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                    My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                    herein are true and correct

                                                                    contained

                                                                    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                    ~~nv2015

                                                                    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                    ORDER

                                                                    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                    Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                    It is so ORDERED

                                                                    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                    Date September 21 2015

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                                                                      MEMORANDUM

                                                                      TO Kevin Walsh Galveston County Treasurer

                                                                      FROM Mark Henry Galveston County Judge

                                                                      DATE July 16 2015

                                                                      RE Payroll for Unfunded and Unauthorized County Positions

                                                                      As you are aware the County may not payor authorize salary disbursements to individuals who are neither county employees nor hold positions for which the county has not authorized payment I have attached for your review a copy of the certified minutes from the Commissioners Court meeting held on June 13 2015 As you can see from these minutes the Commissioners Court voted for and issued an order removing from the budget the salary and position of Director of Judicial Administration Previously Ms Bonnie Quiroga had been dismissed from that position also by vote and order passed by the Commissioners Court

                                                                      Although ancillary orders from District Courts have issued those orders are suspended by the application of Tex Civ Rem amp Prac Code sectsect 6001(b)(4) and 51014(a)(8) and (b) and Tex R App 291 (b) Additionally the Commissioners Court has not voted to reinstate Ms Quiroga her salary or the position of Director of Judicial Administration As one member of the Commissioners Court may not revoke or reverse the express order of a prior decision of the Commissioners Court the county should not disburse any payment salary or funds whatsoever to Ms Quiroga until such time as the entire Court has voted and ordered to do so To date a vote to alter the Commissioners Court orders of June 132015 has not occurred

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                                                                      AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                                      GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                                      Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                                      My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                                      of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                                      On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                                      requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                                      arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                                      during the meeting and he agreed

                                                                      We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                                      as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                                      That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                                      that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                                      the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                                      she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                                      that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                                      HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                                      hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                                      was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                                      situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                                      one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                                      Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                                      we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                                      Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                                      indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                                      Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                                      previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                                      me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                                      employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                                      in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                                      pOSition was separate from those five

                                                                      About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                                      made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                                      with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                                      that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                                      responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                      what7 5he said yes

                                                                      Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                      SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                      Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                      AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                      STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                      COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                      1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                      2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                      3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                      Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                      5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                      Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                      June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                      would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                      6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                      back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                      7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                      Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                      8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                      to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                      with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                      9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                      going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                      meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                      pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                      want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                      you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                      pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                      resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                      here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                      GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                      why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                      said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                      would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                      myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                      needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                      101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                      doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                      pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                      by the County

                                                                      11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                      could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                      June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                      SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                      AFFIDAVIT

                                                                      BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                      who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                      On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                      1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                      2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                      3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                      their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                      classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                      Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                      8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                      bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                      emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                      would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                      11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                      12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                      13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                      14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                      I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                      these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                      My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                      herein are true and correct

                                                                      contained

                                                                      SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                      ~~nv2015

                                                                      KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                      MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                      ORDER

                                                                      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                      Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                      It is so ORDERED

                                                                      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                      Date September 21 2015

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                                                                        AFFIDAVIT OF MONICA GRACIA REGARDING MEETING WITH HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR

                                                                        GALVESTON COUNTY

                                                                        Monica Gracia appeared in person before me today and stated under oath

                                                                        My name is Monica Gracia I am currently employed as the Administrative Specialist in the department

                                                                        of Justice Administration in Galveston County

                                                                        On Wednesday September 2nd Peri Bluemer Director of Human Resources called me at my office and

                                                                        requested a meeting for that afternoon She did not indicate what the meeting was about We made

                                                                        arrangements to meet at 130 pm in her office I contacted David Walker and asked him to sit with me

                                                                        during the meeting and he agreed

                                                                        We met Peri in her office and she began the conversation by stating that as I was probably aware that

                                                                        as of October 1 2015 the Office ofJustice Administration was no longer included in the county budget

                                                                        That meant that my position as Administrative Specialist would no longer be funded She went on to say

                                                                        that in a meeting back in June the Commissioners Court created a new Court Administration office at

                                                                        the request of the Administrative judges Included in that office were the administrative positions that

                                                                        she assumed the Judges would just transfer us over to as of that day they remained open She said

                                                                        that she had reached out to the Administrative Judges a couple of weeks earlier and asked them to let

                                                                        HR know who they wanted to fill those positions but they have not responded Peri said that she would

                                                                        hate for us to come in to work on October 1st and find out that we were not longer employed so she

                                                                        was meeting with the five employees ofJustice Administration that day and informing us of the current

                                                                        situation Ms Bluemer expressed concern over me being let go since it seemed to her that I was the

                                                                        one running the show for the last year in Justice Administration Ms Bluemer indicated that Judge

                                                                        Henry gave her the go ahead to give the five of us preferential consideration for any open positions that

                                                                        we may be interested in in the County Ms Bluemer said she would personally speak with that

                                                                        Department Head to keep me from having a break in service with the County Ms Bluemer also

                                                                        indicated that 1need to get her my resume as soon as possible so that she can start working on it for me

                                                                        Ms Bluemer stated that she was sorry that I was being put in this kind of situation knowing the

                                                                        previous battle t had with a former Judge but that she would help in any way she could She then asked

                                                                        me if I had any questions I told Ms Bluemer that currently the Office of Justice Administration had 5

                                                                        employees not including the Directors position I asked her if all of those positions were accounted for

                                                                        in the newly created office She indicated that yes there were 5 total positions and that the Director

                                                                        pOSition was separate from those five

                                                                        About an hour and a half later I was in my office and Ms Bluemer called again She said that she

                                                                        made a HUGE mistake when we spoke earlier and only realized her mistake when she was in a meeting

                                                                        with Roger another Justice Administration employee She said that she confirmed with Bob Boerner

                                                                        that there were only 5 positions created for the new department and that INCLUDED the Director I

                                                                        responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                        what7 5he said yes

                                                                        Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                        SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                        Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                        AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                        STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                        COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                        1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                        2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                        3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                        Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                        5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                        Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                        June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                        would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                        6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                        back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                        7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                        Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                        8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                        to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                        with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                        9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                        going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                        meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                        pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                        want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                        you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                        pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                        resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                        here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                        GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                        why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                        said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                        would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                        myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                        needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                        101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                        doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                        pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                        by the County

                                                                        11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                        could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                        June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                        SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                        AFFIDAVIT

                                                                        BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                        who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                        On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                        1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                        2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                        3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                        their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                        classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                        Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                        8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                        bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                        emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                        would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                        11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                        12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                        13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                        14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                        I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                        these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                        My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                        herein are true and correct

                                                                        contained

                                                                        SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                        ~~nv2015

                                                                        KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                        MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                        COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                        FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                        ORDER

                                                                        Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                        Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                        Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                        Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                        On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                        In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                        The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                        It is so ORDERED

                                                                        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                        Date September 21 2015

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                                                                          responded so what youre telling me is that someone will lose their job on October 1 SI no matter

                                                                          what7 5he said yes

                                                                          Further affiant sayeth not

                                                                          SIGNED under oath before me on 5 ceh 0 lt-- d-O is

                                                                          Mko4Pamp Jt~ Notary Public State of Texas

                                                                          AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                          STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                          COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                          1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                          2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                          3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                          Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                          5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                          Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                          June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                          would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                          6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                          back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                          7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                          Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                          8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                          to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                          with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                          9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                          going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                          meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                          pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                          want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                          you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                          pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                          resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                          here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                          GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                          why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                          said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                          would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                          myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                          needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                          101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                          doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                          pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                          by the County

                                                                          11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                          could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                          June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                          SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                          AFFIDAVIT

                                                                          BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                          who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                          On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                          1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                          2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                          3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                          their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                          classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                          Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                          8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                          bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                          emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                          would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                          11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                          12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                          13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                          14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                          I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                          these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                          My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                          herein are true and correct

                                                                          contained

                                                                          SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                          ~~nv2015

                                                                          KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                          MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                          COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                          FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                          ORDER

                                                                          Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                          Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                          Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                          Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                          On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                          In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                          The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                          this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                          Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                          It is so ORDERED

                                                                          Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                          Date September 21 2015

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                                                                            AFFIDAVIT OF CLINT PURCELL

                                                                            STATE OF TEXAS

                                                                            COlJNTY OF GALVESTON

                                                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned Notary Public came on to be sworn Clint Purcell who being sworn deposes and states as follows

                                                                            1 My name is Clint Purcell I am above the age of 18 years and am competent in all respects to make this oath All statements herein are true and correct and are based on my personal knowledge

                                                                            2 I hold a peace officers license and have worked for approximately 2 years for the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration Before that I worked for the Galveston County Sheriffs department for about 5 years As a peace officer I have 19 years experience

                                                                            3 My supervisor at Justice Administration is Bonnie Quiroga 4 I am the same Clint Purcell who is mentioned in the Temporary

                                                                            Injunction order signed by Judge Sharolyn Wood on July 6 2015 and specifically at page 9 Paragraph 6 of that Order

                                                                            5 On June 232015 at about 826 am I received a call from Peri Bluemer who is the Director ofHuman Resources for Galveston County Ms Bluemer stated that she had just got off the phone with Tyler (Drummond) at the County Judges office Tyler Drummond is Judge Henrys chief of staff Peri stated that Tyler told her as ofFriday [June 26] my position as judicial compliance officer would be gone Peri stated 5 positions were created and would be under Judge Cox supervision Peri said go talk to Judge Cox and see if he would keep me in the new position with the same pay Peri then stated that Commissioner Dennard talked to SheriffTrochessett and said if I didnt want to be with Judg e Cox I could go back to corrections or another position at the Sheriffs Office I advised Peri No Im going to stay with my current job and my commission is with the Galveston County Sheriffs Office and not Constable Brown any more Peri then stated that Wayne Brown (Constable Pct 1) is till your Supervisor I did not respond to comment

                                                                            Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                            June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                            would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                            6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                            back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                            7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                            Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                            8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                            to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                            with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                            9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                            going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                            meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                            pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                            want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                            you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                            pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                            resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                            here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                            GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                            why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                            said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                            would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                            myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                            needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                            101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                            doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                            pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                            by the County

                                                                            11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                            could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                            June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                            SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                            AFFIDAVIT

                                                                            BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                            who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                            On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                            1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                            2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                            3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                            their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                            classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                            Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                            8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                            bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                            emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                            would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                            11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                            12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                            13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                            14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                            I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                            these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                            My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                            herein are true and correct

                                                                            contained

                                                                            SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                            ~~nv2015

                                                                            KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                            MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                            COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                            FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                            ORDER

                                                                            Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                            Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                            Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                            Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                            On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                            In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                            The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                            this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                            Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                            It is so ORDERED

                                                                            Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                            Date September 21 2015

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                                                                              Peri then said if she doesnt hear back from me by the end of Thursday

                                                                              June 25 she would draw up my termination papers I advised Peri I

                                                                              would speak with Judge Cox and get back to her

                                                                              6 On July 232015 pm I got a call from Peris cell number I tried to call

                                                                              back but could not get an answer That was at 1 22 pm

                                                                              7 It is my understanding that my situation was made known to Judge Sharolyn Wood who later (July 6) mentioned me in her Temporary

                                                                              Injunction as one of the specific individuals who were not to be fired

                                                                              8 During the last week of August I got a call from Ms Bluemer directing e

                                                                              to come to her office at 722 Moody in Galveston I attended a meeting

                                                                              with Ms Bluemer on September 8 2015 at about 3 30 pm

                                                                              9 Ms Bluemer greeted me and asked if my attorney (Mark Stevens) was

                                                                              going to be there and that Mr Stevens had told her he wanted the

                                                                              meeting recorded Peri started offby saying you know whats going oin As of September 30 (Peri said) you wont have a job unless the judges

                                                                              pick you for the 5 positions they have It is under their budget and I dont

                                                                              want you to go without ajob Peri said if there is any job in the county

                                                                              you like let me know I can (Peri said) plug you in there until the judges

                                                                              pick for those positions then I have no problem putting you back over there I fyou dont want to go to correctiosn I will help you do your

                                                                              resume and find another job Peri said call me any time day or night Im

                                                                              here for y all Per made reference about when I switched back to the

                                                                              GCSO to hold my commission Peri said since I didnt have a boss thats

                                                                              why I tried to move you to probation (that is the previous June) Peri said I wasnt trying to get you fired I wanted you to keep your job Peri

                                                                              said look at y eyes I am not lying I just tell the truth Peri then said she

                                                                              would talk to Sheriff Trochessett on my behalf I said no I would do that

                                                                              myself if I needed to talk with SheriffTrochessett Peri then said all she

                                                                              needed was a paper from the judges saying that they put me in the administrative officer position

                                                                              101t was my perception at the September 8 meeting that Ms Bluemer was

                                                                              doing a scare tactic in order to pressure the employees (including me) to take a job with the county outside of Justice Administration or else to

                                                                              pressure the judges into agreeing to hire me and the others at the rates set

                                                                              by the County

                                                                              11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                              could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                              June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                              SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                              AFFIDAVIT

                                                                              BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                              who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                              On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                              1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                              2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                              3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                              their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                              classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                              Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                              8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                              bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                              emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                              would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                              11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                              12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                              13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                              14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                              I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                              these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                              My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                              herein are true and correct

                                                                              contained

                                                                              SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                              ~~nv2015

                                                                              KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                              MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                              COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                              FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                              ORDER

                                                                              Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                              Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                              Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                              Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                              On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                              In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                              The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                              this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                              Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                              It is so ORDERED

                                                                              Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                              Date September 21 2015

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                                                                                11 During the conversation of September 8 the topic of salary came up Ms Bluemer said that got on the county website human resources page and found ajob I liked then she could plug me in there and that salary

                                                                                could be modified I do not remember her exact terms 12The hearings between Judge Cox and County Judge Henry began on

                                                                                June 192015 and went on to and through June 23 2015 on which date testimony was ended before Judge Sharolyn Wood

                                                                                SWORN TO and subscribed by the aforesaid Clint Purcell on the b tJay of September 2015

                                                                                AFFIDAVIT

                                                                                BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                                who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                                On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                                1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                                2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                                3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                                their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                                classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                                Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                                8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                                bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                                emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                                would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                                11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                                12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                                13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                                14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                                I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                                these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                                My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                                herein are true and correct

                                                                                contained

                                                                                SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                                ~~nv2015

                                                                                KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                                MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                                COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                                FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                                ORDER

                                                                                Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                                Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                                Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                                Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                                On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                                In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                                The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                                this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                                Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                                It is so ORDERED

                                                                                Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                                Date September 21 2015

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                                                                                  AFFIDAVIT

                                                                                  BEFORE ME the undersigned authority personally appeared Susan Elizabeth Criss

                                                                                  who being by me duly sworn stated the following under oath

                                                                                  On September 2 2015 I accompanied Latressa Dupuis to a meeting with the Galveston County Chief of Human Resources Peri Bluemer in Ms Bluemers office at Mrs Dupuiss request Ms Bluemer and Kathy Branch were present Ms Bluemer made the following statements

                                                                                  1 All of the bad things being about Judge Cox Bonnie Quiroga Darren Bertin her county attorney Mark Henry were unfair and untrue

                                                                                  2 She had the go ahead from Mark Henry and Ryan Dennard to speak to the 5 Justice Administration employees

                                                                                  3 As of October 1 their jobs no longer existed 4 Each county position has a unique number 5 The new budget did not include the numbers that correspond

                                                                                  their jobs 6 She explained their letter and number system of

                                                                                  classifying jobs 7 She said that if the judges (referring to ones other than

                                                                                  Henry) did not 5 positions commissioners created for them then the five would not employed

                                                                                  8 The oommissioners took Bonnie Quirogas position and her five staff positions and recreated five positions for the

                                                                                  bullbull fI judges to fill at a much lower pay 9 She held her th11lfib and index finger close together to

                                                                                  emphasize how small the pay was 10 If any chose to apply for other jobs in the county she

                                                                                  would help them bypass regular process and ask Commissi0ners Court to bump up the pay Two on the court told her she could expect such pay requests to be granted

                                                                                  11 If any of these employees wanted to seek employment outside the county she would in time off work with resumes and mock interviews

                                                                                  12 The two positions available were human resources receptionist and something in the road

                                                                                  13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                                  14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                                  I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                                  these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                                  My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                                  herein are true and correct

                                                                                  contained

                                                                                  SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                                  ~~nv2015

                                                                                  KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                                  MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                                  COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                                  FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                                  ORDER

                                                                                  Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                                  Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                                  Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                                  Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                                  On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                                  In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                                  The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                                  this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                                  Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                                  It is so ORDERED

                                                                                  Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                                  Date September 21 2015

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                                                                                    13 If she could wave a magicw-and she put all of the Justice Administration jobs back under the Commissioners Court (I explained they were never under the commissioner court)

                                                                                    14 It was not fair that these employees were caught in middle She was an expert in motorcycles and employment law

                                                                                    I expressed my opinions about how wrong this tactic was I used curse words So she began to use some as well I explained I knew she was just the messenger so my anger was not directed at her She said she understood that Our tones toward each other remained cordial I corrected her misunderstandings or misstatements of the history of these events She said she would like to talk to me at a cocktail party but this was about Mrs Dupius I asked if she understood they were under court orders not to

                                                                                    these people that until a higher court decided otherwise those orders were in effect and knowing judge woods as i do they would all go to jail if they proceeded with this She did not appear concerned She was upbeat and cheerful the entire meeting The meeting ended at 400 pm

                                                                                    My name is Susan Elizabeth

                                                                                    herein are true and correct

                                                                                    contained

                                                                                    SWORN and SUBSCRIBED before me the undersigned authority on this day of __

                                                                                    ~~nv2015

                                                                                    KATHY JO FOUNTAIN Notary Publlc State 01 Texas

                                                                                    MV Commission Expiras Novemb$l 14 2015

                                                                                    COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                                    FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                                    ORDER

                                                                                    Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                                    Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                                    Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                                    Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                                    On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                                    In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                                    The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                                    this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                                    Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                                    It is so ORDERED

                                                                                    Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                                    Date September 21 2015

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                                                                                      COURT OF ApPEALS FOR THE

                                                                                      FIRST DISTRICT OF TEXAS AT HOUSTON

                                                                                      ORDER

                                                                                      Appellate case name In re Honorable Lonnie Cox

                                                                                      Appellate case number 01-15-00797-CV

                                                                                      Trial court case number 15CV0583

                                                                                      Trial court 56th District Court of Galveston County

                                                                                      On September 17~ 2015~ relator~ the Honorable Lonnie Cox filed in this Court a Petition for a Writ of Injunction and Emergency Request for Temporary Relief This Court requested that respondents file a response to the petition and emergency request no later than Wednesday September 23 2015 On September 18 2015 respondent the Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County filed a motion to extend the time to file a response to September 29 2015 Relator has filed a response to respondents motion

                                                                                      In his petition relator alleges that respondents have conduct[ed] a campaign of economic coercion against employees of the Galveston County Department of Justice Administration and threatened their employment to force them to abandon their current jobs dismantle the department and moot respondents related appeal in Cause No 01-15-00583-CV The Honorable Mark Henry County Judge of Galveston County v The Honorable Lonnie Cox Relator supports his petition with three affidavits containing testimony regarding the employees meetings with the Director of Human Resources for Galveston County

                                                                                      The allegations presented in the petition and supporting affidavits are serious See eg TEX Loc GOVT CODE ANN sect 151004 (Vernon 2008) (The commissioners court or a member of the court may not attempt to influence the appointment of any person to an employee position authorized by the court under

                                                                                      this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                                      Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                                      It is so ORDERED

                                                                                      Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                                      Date September 21 2015

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                                                                                        this subchapter) TEX PENAL CODE ANN sectsect 3605 (felony offense of Tampering with Witness) 3606 (felony offense of Obstruction or Retaliation) 3902 (offense of Abuse of Official Capacity) (Vernon 2011) 3903 (offense of Official Oppression) (Vernon Supp 2014)

                                                                                        Given the seriousness of the allegations presented in the petition and the supporting affidavits as well as the time constraints in this proceeding and the related appeal respondents request for an extension of time is denied

                                                                                        It is so ORDERED

                                                                                        Judges signature lsi Terry Jennings [8] Acting individually [J Acting for the Court

                                                                                        Date September 21 2015

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