In a shocking revelation, John Marez, the Nueces County Commissioner for Precinct 3 and claiming to be "executive director" of the South Texas Water Authority, is under fire for potentially violating Texas State Law. According to Texas State Law Sec. 11006.102, an individual serving as a director of a water authority cannot hold another public office. Corpus Christi Cronica
TITLE 3. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT
SUBTITLE B. COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY OFFICERS
CHAPTER 81. COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER A. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 81.002. OATH, BOND. (a) Before undertaking the duties of the county judge or a county commissioner, a person must take the official oath and swear in writing that the person will not be interested, directly or indirectly, in a contract with or claim against the county except:
(1) a contract or claim expressly authorized by law; or
(2) a warrant issued to the judge or commissioner as a fee of office.
The Oath and Bond must be conditioned on the faithful performance of the commissioner's official duties.
Its simple, Nueces County Commissioner John Marez is in violation of two State Laws; His precinct includes the cities of Robstown, Driscoll, Agua Dulce, portions of Corpus Christi including the areas of Clarkwood, the Corpus Christi International Airport, Del Mar College, including Annapolis Christian Academy, St. Patrick's, IWA, Ray & King High Schools, Baker, Hamlin, Martin & Cullen Middle Schools, Calk-Wilson, Hicks, Berlanga, Woodlawn Elementary schools, and part of Lamar Park, Ocean Drive and the Pharaoh Valley subdivisions and the community of Banquete.
John Marez is also employed as:
Executive Director
SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY · Contract SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY · Contract Jul 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos Jul 2021 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos Kingsville, Texas, United States Kingsville, Texas
o Responsible for overseeing operations of the STWA, Ricardo Water Supply Corporation and the Nueces Water Supply Corporation through strategic, proactive, and innovative service. I have a proven track record of successful governmental budget administration, recruiting/retaining staff and being a change agent for the implementation of new technologies, rebranding and economic development.
John Marez also Contracts as JMAR with The South Texas Water Authority:
Business Owner
JMar Management Consulting · Freelance JMar Management Consulting · Freelance Mar 2021 - Present · 3 yrs Mar 2021 - Present · 3 yrs Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
o Owner/Principal of consulting company specializing in public and private sector administration, public relations & governmental affairs. JMar Management specializes in working with elected and appointed boards, commissions and other governmental or member-based entities for a short or long-term contract
STWA.org agenda document w his name in 14 places as Executive Director and Administrator
I having difficulty finding John Marez’s South Texas Water Authority Executive Director Profile on the STWA.org website but it was there a couple days ago when I first checked. Marez’s name is on several documents like the one above and John has never denied it.
John Marez- Executive Director/ Administrator Company: South Texas Water Authority
2302 E. Sage Rd. Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: (361) 592-9323
Email: jmarez@stwa.org (mailto:jmarez@stwa.org) Website: https://www.stwa.org/ (https://www.stwa.org/)
Above is the proof John Marez is violating Texas State Laws Sec. 81.002. OATH, BOND and Texas State Law Sec. 11006.102. These two positions are Conflicts of Interest and it is unethical and illegal.
As such we respectfully request Mr. Marez resign as Nueces County Commissioner for Precinct 3 and keep your STWA JOB and Contract? It only goes down hill from this point Ask Carlos Garcia former President of Delmar College if its worth it to hold out.
