YTBulldogs
12-18-2009, 11:17 AM
The following letter below was sent to all Texas Superintendents yesterday. What does everyone read into this?
I kinda get a sense they might wanna do what BOTH sides should of done before any action was thought about---TALK TO ANOTHER. If lawyer$ get involved, this action will be handled at a snails pace on purpose, so the lawyer$ can win regardless the outcome. Hey, let's put Texas athletes first for a change, and ya'll talk like grown ups here.
Dear Superintendents,
The Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) filed suit against the UIL on December 3, 2009. TASO does not want officials to be required to register with the UIL. In its pleadings, TASO questions the validity of the rule-making authority of the UIL and the Legislative Council.
The University of Texas Office of Legal Affairs, headed by UT Vice President Patti Ohlendorf and Associate Vice President Leo Barnes, have spent considerable time with Dr. Cousins and myself over the last month as they reviewed a complaint filed with the University by TASO. They have developed a considerable understanding of the issues involved and the positions of the parties.
The University has agreed that we should hire outside counsel for this litigation. We have retained the services of the Law Firm of Lucius Bunton to defend the UIL. Mr. Bunton and his team, including Jack Crier, have represented the UIL in prior cases and have excellent knowledge of our organization.
Kevin Heyburn of the Office of the Attorney General also is on the litigation team. Of course, Patti and Leo will continue to be involved as in-house counsel and legal liaison with outside counsel.
Chairman Rick Reedy has advised us that he is calling a Special Meeting of the Legislative Council to allow interested parties to testify on the previously approved amendment in Section 1204 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. The Legislative Council also may consider whether additional modifications should be made.
The meeting will be called for January 14th 2010. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please feel free to contact the office.
Charles Breithaupt
Executive Director
University Interscholastic League
I kinda get a sense they might wanna do what BOTH sides should of done before any action was thought about---TALK TO ANOTHER. If lawyer$ get involved, this action will be handled at a snails pace on purpose, so the lawyer$ can win regardless the outcome. Hey, let's put Texas athletes first for a change, and ya'll talk like grown ups here.
Dear Superintendents,
The Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO) filed suit against the UIL on December 3, 2009. TASO does not want officials to be required to register with the UIL. In its pleadings, TASO questions the validity of the rule-making authority of the UIL and the Legislative Council.
The University of Texas Office of Legal Affairs, headed by UT Vice President Patti Ohlendorf and Associate Vice President Leo Barnes, have spent considerable time with Dr. Cousins and myself over the last month as they reviewed a complaint filed with the University by TASO. They have developed a considerable understanding of the issues involved and the positions of the parties.
The University has agreed that we should hire outside counsel for this litigation. We have retained the services of the Law Firm of Lucius Bunton to defend the UIL. Mr. Bunton and his team, including Jack Crier, have represented the UIL in prior cases and have excellent knowledge of our organization.
Kevin Heyburn of the Office of the Attorney General also is on the litigation team. Of course, Patti and Leo will continue to be involved as in-house counsel and legal liaison with outside counsel.
Chairman Rick Reedy has advised us that he is calling a Special Meeting of the Legislative Council to allow interested parties to testify on the previously approved amendment in Section 1204 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. The Legislative Council also may consider whether additional modifications should be made.
The meeting will be called for January 14th 2010. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please feel free to contact the office.
Charles Breithaupt
Executive Director
University Interscholastic League