Residents press council for action as CEIDC investigation continues, police say AG and FBI involved

Several residents used the public-comment period to press the Crockett City Council for stronger oversight of the Crockett Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (CEIDC), and the city’s police representative confirmed the investigation into CEIDC remains active.

Virginia Lewis told the mayor and council that violations flagged in local audits led citizens to request a forensic audit and said the CEIDC is "under criminal investigation" while still paying staff. She urged the council to "get on it" now and recommended closing the civic center office and moving the CEIDC secretary to City Hall to improve oversight.

Later in the meeting, a police representative identified in the transcript as Jay presented March and April activity reports and addressed rumors about the CEIDC probe. Jay said the investigation "is very active," that the Texas attorney general's office "has taken over prosecution" duties and that some materials have been shared with an FBI special division. Jay added he could not provide further specifics at the meeting.

Council received the comments and the police update; no formal council action on CEIDC oversight or a forensic audit was recorded during this session, though public commenters urged immediate steps for better accountability.