What we reported Montgomery County Judge Craig Doyal, Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley and Precinct 4 Commissioner Jim Clark were indicted in June on Texas Open Meetings Act violation charges related to negotiations regarding the county’s road bond election in November 2015.

The latest After a brief suspension, Doyal was reinstated into office Aug. 2, following a hearing with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

What’s next The trial date 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.

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