Jeff Davis County Attorney’s Email Missteps Highlighted in Traffic Citation Controversy

A traffic citation dispute in Jeff Davis County has taken an unconventional turn due to County Attorney Glen Eisen’s handling of the case, which has raised concerns about professionalism. The owner of Big Bend Times, part of Texas Reporter Media, engaged in a series of email exchanges with Eisen that have attracted attention for their tone and content, particularly when Eisen responded brusquely, “I don’t report to you,” to a request to keep communications focused on the subject matter.

Key points of concern in Eisen’s emails include:

• Travel Anecdote: “We’ve been to most of the countries you have—including Morocco. Renting a car is the way to go.” This personal travel advice appeared out of place within the context of a legal discussion.
• Dismissal of Concerns: “Knock yourself out on the insults…” was Eisen’s dismissive reply to legitimate concerns about procedural errors, with no actual insults being made by the media executive.
• Misplaced Advice: When asked for an official county letter to confirm the rectification of all issues to prevent wrongful arrest, Eisen directed the media executive to self-verify via a state website: “You can check your record at texasfailuretoappear.com/results.php, which includes both your Open and Closed files.” This direction was particularly unhelpful as the executive was overseas in Morocco, where many Texas government websites are inaccessible.
• Faulty Blame for Email Plea: Eisen mistakenly blamed the executive for procedural errors related to submitting pleas, asserting, “As I understand it, the problem arose from failure to follow JP pleading rules.” This statement disregarded the documented mail submissions that complied with court requirements.

In these exchanges, Eisen also acknowledged that no money was due from the media executive and confirmed the inaccuracies of the warrant and collection notices previously sent, which adds to the perceived mismanagement of the case. These communications not only raise questions about Eisen’s professionalism but also highlight concerns about the transparency and efficacy of legal processes in Jeff Davis County.

As the case continues to develop, it remains a point of significant interest, emphasizing issues about how legal authorities manage and communicate during disputes. The community, especially readers of Big Bend Times, watches closely, advocating for clarity and fairness in the administration of justice.