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At commissioners court Wednesday, Gonzalez said he was disappointed in the court for not hiring counsel for him to address the suit. He referenced several movies including the Legend of Billie Jean.
A judge gave the Nueces County attorney a timeline to amend a petition seeking the removal of Mark Gonzalez, the two-term district attorney.
Visiting San Antonio Judge David Peeples said he would wait on county officials to resubmit the petition, and will decide if another hearing is necessary.
The Nueces County district attorney is facing possible removal on the grounds of incompetence. The county attorney indicated she would try the case.
The petition filed by conservative group leader Colby Wiltse accused Gonzalez of incompetency, official misconduct and failure to give bond.