The Jeff Davis County Clerk Office, under Clerk Jennifer Wright, is accused of ignoring lawful requests, making false claims about paperwork that never existed, and illegally withholding more than $2,860 in bond funds after two criminal cases were dismissed.
Ignored Inquiries and Demands
Beginning August 12, publisher David W. Flash sent multiple professional inquiries requesting the return of his bond funds. When no response came, he escalated to formal written demands citing Texas law. Every communication was ignored. Not a single acknowledgment was ever received.
False Statements From Staff
On September 2, Wright’s staff member Terri told an assistant by phone that Wright had already emailed “specific forms” for the refund and would resend them. That was false:
- No original email was ever sent.
- No follow-up email was ever resent.
- Direct emails to Wright since then have gone unanswered.
Her office is lying about paperwork and emails that never existed while continuing to withhold funds the law requires them to return.
Past Rudeness, Current Dodging
This is not the first time Flash has had trouble with Wright’s office. In a previous bond matter, at his attorney’s direction, he called Wright directly to confirm that his bond was paid directly and not through a bondsman. Instead of answering, she wasted five minutes arguing about why she didn’t want to help. She was described as rude, abrasive, and dismissive — turning what should have been a one-minute call into needless conflict.
Today, Wright avoids direct contact, instead pushing communication onto staff who issue false promises and misinformation.
Flash: “I Won’t Waste Time on Her”
Flash explained why he now delegates all communication with Wright’s office:
“If Jennifer Wright can’t even answer an email and is going to be rude and ugly on top of that, why would I waste my time and breath? I delegate to pros who handle it for me. I spend my time working hard and globally — more than 75 countries so far — and I have better things to do. But I can’t just forfeit the money. It has to be dealt with, and Wright is the one making it unnecessarily hard.”
The Law They’re Breaking
Texas law leaves no room for doubt:
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.02 – Bail bond must be discharged when case is dismissed.
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 22.13(a)(1) – Forfeiture of bond prohibited when case is dismissed.
- Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 117.055 – Clerk must return bond funds upon dismissal.
Despite this, Wright’s office continues to withhold more than $2,860 — ignoring inquiries, lying about paperwork, and making a routine refund into a needless battle.
A Pattern of Misconduct
Based on Flash’s direct dealings, the record is clear:
- Ignored professional inquiries.
- False claims about emails and forms.
- Rudeness and obstruction when contacted directly.
- Dodging responsibility by pushing staff forward.
- Illegal withholding of funds the law requires to be returned.
The Jeff Davis County Clerk Office is entrusted with public money and the duty to serve the public. Under Jennifer Wright, Flash says it has instead become defined by dishonesty, rudeness, and open defiance of the law.
