Editor’s Note: Since we have not heard from Constable Phelps for previous news reports, we are publishing his entire statement to the Commissioner’s Court. Other items mentioned in the statement are public record and can be accessed through the county.
October 28, 2024 Commissioner’s: I stand before you today regarding an email from the county Judge asking me to Reduce Compensation or not to be paid. Judge Fowler stated in the email that it is of utmost public interest when I will start performing the duties of office and earning the compensation budget for this office. I was surprised by this email as I have been performing my duties as Constable PCT 1 as required by State Statute. I responded to his email and received an email back stating that all Commissioner’s Court has had to go on are rumors and that the newspaper's request for more information has gone unanswered by me.
After discussing these emails with my legal counsel, I was advised that it was in my best interest to not respond to such ridiculous nonsense. If the County Judge or any member of this Court had any questions regarding my office, you could and should have reached out to me prior with any questions, and not rely on rumors or the newspaper for fact gathering. I was further advised that if I decided to address this issue with the Commissioner's Court to only read you my statement and not answer any questions as we believe this is all politically motivated by the County Judge as our past history suggests.
