An investigation by the county District Attorney’s office began after news broke that Mark Meurer remained on the county’s payroll as a commissioner for Lubbock County Precinct 2, even after Jason Corley had resumed the role. The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss whether to support an independent state investigation on Monday.

In the Lubbock County Commissioner’s Court meeting yesterday, commissioners voted 3 to 1 to support an independent state investigation into the county dollars paid to Mark Meurer. The nonbinding resolution was intended to “express support” for the Lubbock County District Attorney's request of an independent investigation by the Texas Rangers. Lubbock Fire and Rescue were called Friday to help a child who was trapped by a collapsed cave at Lake Alan Henry. The child was safely removed and evaluated by Garza County EMS.