Midland Trustee Moves to Preserve Judge Terry Johnson Removal Case Over 26-Page Doxxing Suit
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Midland Trustee Moves to Preserve Judge Terry Johnson Removal Case Over 26-Page Doxxing Suit
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Summary
Brandon Hodges moved to intervene in the petition to remove Midland County Judge Terry Johnson, aiming to keep the case alive if District Attorney Glenn Harwood’s dual role creates a procedural challenge.
Harwood filed the Aug. 6 removal petition, but Hodges said his intervention would prevent the effort from collapsing on a technicality tied to Harwood acting as both district attorney and the resident who initiated it.
The removal push runs separately from a 26-page federal civil-rights lawsuit accusing Johnson of retaliating against critic Christino Rodriquez by posting his Social Security number, driver’s license number and date of birth on Facebook.
Rodriquez’s lawyer says Johnson or county personnel accessed an unredacted 2015 warrant, while subpoenas have gone to Meta and a Texas Ranger has interviewed Rodriquez as authorities examine possible criminal exposure.
Johnson already lost his reelection bid in the March 3 primary and, if he stays in office, is expected to leave in early 2027 when election winner Jay Marquez takes over.