After executive session, Liberty County court authorizes limited legal action over unpermitted construction; outside‑lawyer retentions tabled

After a closed session for legal consultation, the Liberty County Commissioners Court returned to open session on March 4 and approved limited authorization for the County Attorney's Office to pursue remedies against QYK Brands LLC for allegedly beginning construction before required permits were issued.

Commissioner Bruce moved to authorize the County Attorney's Office to negotiate and pursue available remedies; Commissioner Gerald seconded and the motion passed unanimously. At the time of the vote members stated they would exclude certain bases from that authorization — during discussion the court referenced excluding enforcement under local government code chapter 233 and exclusions related to the fire code as part of the motion's scope.

Earlier on the agenda the court had announced it would go into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with attorneys about potential litigation. Court minutes in open session show the authorization motion followed that executive session; the court did not detail public aspects of the legal strategy in open session.

On separate agenda items the court considered retaining outside law firms to represent the county and its employees in potential defamation litigation related to a cause currently listed as 25DCC1019 in the 253rd District Court (Chambers County). For both requests the court voted to take no action at this time. The transcript alternates between the firm names "Berg Ramsey" and "Bird Ramsey"; the court did not finalize any retention.

The court concluded the special meeting by adjourning. The transcript does not record further public details about the alleged construction, the status of permits, or any planned court filings; the County Attorney's Office requested authority to proceed with legal options and will handle next steps.