During a recent Wharton Independent School District board meeting, attorney Rachel Rust accused board member Ann Witt of misrepresenting her residence. Rust presented evidence that Witt had claimed her home in Houston as her homestead while serving on the board, which may violate the district’s residency requirements. . Witt’s term began in May 2022, overlapping with her Houston homestead claim. Rust stopped short of calling for Witt’s removal but emphasized the potential legal consequences of such actions. No immediate action was taken on these concerns during the meeting.