A Starr County commissioner who was arrested on assault charges was absent from Thursday’s commissioners court meeting.

Starr County Precinct 1 Commissioner Jose Francisco "Kiko" Perez was arrested on Tuesday on charges of assault, unlawful restraint, unlawful restraint of a child and interference with a 911 call.

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Despite his absence, a quorum for the Thursday meeting was met as county commissioners approved a yearly audit. 

Perez was released on a $12,500 bond shortly after his arrest.