What we reported Three members of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court were indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on June 24 on Texas Open Meetings Act violation charges. County Judge Craig Doyal, Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark were indicted on charges related to negotiations regarding the county’s road bond election in November 2015. Political consultant Marc Davenport, who previously worked on campaigns for Doyal and Riley, was also indicted. Released on bond shortly after, Doyal was suspended without pay on June 28 by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

The latest Doyal was reinstated into office Aug. 2 following a hearing with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct on July 26. The original court date of Aug. 2 was rescheduled to allow the defense time to obtain and review grand jury testimony.

What’s next The trial date for the accused has been reset for March 27. If convicted, the officials could face up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $500 or both, according to the Office of the Attorney General’s website. Additionally, conviction could result in the officials losing their jobs.