Lubbock County DA recuses office from ‘double salary’ probe, refers case to Midland County

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The investigation into the county’s “double salary” payments has been handed over to outside prosecutors.

Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney Sunshine Stanek confirms with KCBD that she and the Lubbock DA’s office has recused themselves from the ongoing investigation into county payroll disputes involving the Precinct 2 commissioner seat.

Stanek says the case is now being referred to the Midland County DA’s office.

The investigation focuses on how nearly $70,000 was paid to Mark Meurer over nine months despite not holding the Precinct 2 commissioner seat.

County Judge Curtis Parrish appointed Meurer to the Precinct 2 seat following the removal of Commissioner Jason Corley in December 2025. Although a judge later reinstated Corley to his position, the county continued issuing paychecks to Meurer.

During a Commissioners Court meeting, members approved a non-binding resolution expressing support for an independent Texas Rangers investigation into how and why the payments were made.