In Williamson County, hating gays is a prerequisite for political appointments, plaintiff alleges

[TexasTowelie]

Last year, Robert Lloyd brought a federal lawsuit against Williamson County commissioners alleging he was asked numerous illegal questions when they interviewed him for the Precinct 3 constable position.

The lawsuit alleged Lloyd’s interview with commissioners, all Republicans, included questions about his voting record as well as his views on same-sex marriage, abortion and religion. Lloyd, a decorated law enforcement officer of 26 years, further alleged that his answers to the questions resulted in him not receiving the appointment.

“Mr. Lloyd was disturbed by the questions,” Lloyd’s lawsuit states. “He answered them, but felt they were inappropriate. Mr. Lloyd felt that his political and religious positions had nothing to do with whether he would do a good job as the new constable. He said to the commissioners it was tough to answer the question about gay marriage. Defendants did not approve of this attitude, and even told Mr. Lloyd he needed a better answer to their questions about gay marriage.”

According to the Texas Civil Rights Project, which is representing Lloyd, the questions violated his privacy rights as well as his rights under the 1st and 14th amendments to the US Constitution.

Read more: http://www.lonestarq.com/in-williamson-county-hating-gays-is-a-prerequisite-for-political-appointments-plaintiff-in-lawsuit-alleges/

Related threads:
Religious test for constable applicants in Williamson County (updated 11:37 p.m.) (May 2013)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10788873

Two join hiring lawsuit against Williamson County commissioners (March 2014)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/107816504

Cross-posted in the Texas Group.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

1. More popcorn!!

[TexasTowelie]

2. It looks like I'll be heading to Georgetown this weekend for homecoming.

The football game against Trinity is at 6 p.m., but the tailgate party is at 2:00. Go Pirates!

[okasha]

3. It is illegal to ask personal questions in a job interview.

I hope Lloyd cleans out their piggy bank and gets them all fired.

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[TexasTowelie]

4. Can't fire county commissioners,

but they can be voted out of office. However, Williamson county is pretty ugly conservative with the exception of some Southwestern University students and alums like myself.

[okasha]

5. Ah. True enough.

However, since virtually all county law enforcement is heavily grant funded, they could lose a significant portion of their revenue if the suit is successful.

The voters won't appreciate that.

[theHandpuppet]

8. Unfortunately, they'll probably blame Lloyd

That would be the mindset of that crowd.

[Ecumenist]

6. My husband is from Williamson County.....

Grew up in Granger and Taylor. He's is disgusted beyond belief.

[TexasTowelie]

10. Oops, I hit the wrong reply button.

See post #7 for my take on Taylor.

[TexasTowelie]

7. I remember one radio poll where Taylor was voted as #2 armpit in Central Texas.

They lost to DelValle. Considering DelValle got the airport and the county dump that doesn't say much for Taylor. I haven't been to Granger in about 20 years.

[dbackjon]

9. The Commissioners all need to be removed from office

And charged with felonies.