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State sues Fort Worth City Councilman Chris Nettles, his nonprofit for $787,872
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points 77 in repayment for a school lunch program. A lawsuit has been filed seeking $787,872.
A lawsuit has been filed seeking $787,872.77 in repayment for a school lunch program. The suit was filed by the state of Texas, representing the Texas Department of Agriculture, against Purpose Driven Ministries and its president, Chris Nettles, who is also a city councilman. The state is seeking repayment of "disallowed expenses" plus interest and costs.
The lawsuit was filed in State District Court in Travis County. The Texas Department of Agriculture had previously terminated the organization's contract. An administrative review upheld the demand for repayment after the organization was given the opportunity to appeal.
Further details about the lawsuit and the events leading up to it are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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