Son of Smith County Clerk gets 7 years probation for assaulting peace officer

Son of Smith County Clerk gets 7 years probation for assaulting peace officer

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - Lance Phillips, son of Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips and former Smith County Commissioner Terry Phillips, was sentenced to seven years probation on Wednesday for assaulting a peace officer. Bricks falling off downtown Tyler building prompts road closure In May, Lance was found guilty of assaulting a police officer during an incident at a 2023 Smith County commissioner’s court meeting. After he was found guilty, La…