by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
04-02-26
The Uvalde Hesperian reached out to Interim Uvalde County Judge Jerry Bates via email asking the following question:
It was reported recently that you have made the decision to not replace John Yeackle as Uvalde County Commissioner as he is currently running in the U.C. Republican Party run-off for Uvalde County Judge.
My news question to you is: Have you consulted with Uvalde County Attorney John Dodson on the legality of this decision and if so, is he on record approving your decision?”
Bates responded to the question and issued the following statement:
“Contact was made with the County Attorney John Dodson before decision was made. County Attorney Dodson responded as follows; Commissioner Yeackle is considered a holdover official until either a replacement appointment is made by the County Judge or until his successor has been duly qualified. There is no mandatory duty on the Judge to appoint a successor. As a holdover he is required to continue his duties as a commissioner with pay.”
