Terminated Maverick County Attorney Office Employee Files Petition to Remove County Attorney, Employee Allegedly Concealed Salary Overpayment For Months

Maverick County Attorney Jaime Iracheta faces a removal petition, filed by former employee accusing him of misconduct, harassment, and abuse of authority. The former employee claims Iracheta created a hostile work environment and misused his position. New information about financial discrepancies and the timing of her termination raises questions about the motives behind the filing.

READ PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF JAIME IRACHETA AS MAVERICK COUNTY ATTORNEY HERE

The former employee served as a receptionist at the Maverick County Attorney’s Office. The affidavit alleges unwanted advances, inappropriate behavior, and retaliation for resisting Iracheta’s actions. The petition was submitted on November 20, 2024, two days after her termination. On the same day, a local attorney filed a separate petition attempting to disqualify Iracheta from prosecuting a case involving the attorney’s client, who is also named in the petition. The timing raises questions about coordination or potential motives.

It is being alleged the misconduct began in April 2023 during their initial employment and continued after their rehire in May 2024. The claims include harassment and intimidation in the workplace.

Documents reveal significant discrepancies in their pay. Upon rehire, their salary was set at $36,000 annually. Biweekly take-home pay from May to November 2024 reportedly reached $2,100, far exceeding their assigned salary. Overpayment went unreported for six months and surfaced only during termination discussions. The employee had submitted a resignation letter two weeks earlier, reportedly leaving on good terms. These details raise questions about why they did not report the overpayment earlier or alert their employer.

“This discrepancy raises significant questions,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous. “Reading the petition, it seems there was an alleged affair. She was terminated after failing to notify anyone about being overpaid for months, and now these allegations have surfaced.”

The timing of employees termination coincides with the filing of a petition by a local attorney seeking to disqualify Iracheta from prosecuting an alleged assault case. The attorney’s client is named in the affidavit. Overlapping details and events suggest a possible coordinated effort or raise doubts about the independence of the filings. The connection between the petitions becomes a critical focal point in the case.

Removal under Texas Local Government Code Section 87.013(a)(2) requires proving the allegations constitute official misconduct tied directly to Iracheta’s duties. The claims rely heavily on their affidavit, with limited corroboration. Lack of independent evidence may weaken her case.

Defense attorneys could argue that the alleged actions were personal and unrelated to official responsibilities. Their return to the workplace after their initial departure in 2023 and their failure to address overpayment might also raise credibility concerns. If aware of discrepancies, why did the employee not notify her employer?

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