CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The Nueces County Board of Judges has terminated County Auditor Grayson Meyer, who was appointed to the position just three months ago in May 2025.
Meyer was appointed on May 5, 2025, as the Nueces County Auditor, taking on the critical role of financial oversight for the county's operations. The termination comes as the county continues to address financial irregularities uncovered in a recent forensic audit of the auditor's office.
The county auditor is appointed by the district judges and serves as a key financial watchdog for county operations. The office prepares and administers accounting records for all county funds, audits the records and accounts of the various county departments, verifies the validity and legality of all county disbursements, forecasts financial data for budgetary formulation purposes, and serves as budget officer in counties with more than 225,000 residents.
The Nueces County Board of District Judges has exercised its oversight authority under Texas Local Government Code §84.009 to remove Grayson Meyer from the position of Nueces County Auditor, effective August 11, 2025, pursuant to Local Government Code sec. 84.009(a)(2). The Board has appointed Constance Sanchez to serve as Interim County Auditor, effective immediately. Ms. Sanchez brings significant experience in public finance and accounting, and the Board is confident in her ability to ensure continuity of operations and uphold the integrity of the Auditor’s Office. The Board of District Judges remains committed to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in the management of county resources.
Meyer has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Sam Houston State University. He was a business manager for Development Services for the City of Corpus Christi for 10 years and Budget Manager for the Nueces County's Auditor's office, according to the county's website.
In counties with more than 225,000 residents, like Nueces County, the auditor serves as the budget officer and plays a crucial role in financial oversight. The position requires:
- Preparing and administering accounting records for all county funds
- Auditing records and accounts of various county departments
- Verifying the validity and legality of all county disbursements
- Forecasting financial data for budget formulation
- Serving as the county's budget officer
