TEXARKANA, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Alexandra Davis, who claims he is her biological father, have reached a settlement that abruptly concluded the court proceedings at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Texarkana.
The agreement was announced to the jury around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, following a private lunch meeting between Jones, Alexandra Davis, and her mother, Cynthia Davis.
“They had lunch together, and the matter was resolved shortly after,” said Charles Babcock, Jones’ attorney. Jones commented outside the courthouse, “I’m not going to discuss details, but I have always had the proper perspective and respect for them. I’m glad we were able to put this behind us.”
Inside the courthouse, Alexandra was seen smiling while speaking with Jones in the hallway. When asked about the settlement, she said, “I feel good.” Her mother, Cynthia, who was also smiling, added, “Everything got resolved. We’re very happy about it.”
Cynthia described her private conversation with Jones as “great.”
The legal conflict began when Jones dismissed Alexandra Davis’s defamation lawsuit against him, leading to his countersuit alleging that Alexandra and her mother breached a contract signed over 25 years ago. Jones claimed this contract prohibited them from suing him on issues covered by the agreement.
The contract, established in 1998, was meant to ensure that Jones would provide financial support to Alexandra and her mother, provided they did not identify Jones as Alexandra’s father. Jones has consistently denied paternity.
Court documents reveal that Jones agreed to financial support in exchange for the nondisclosure of his paternity. Alexandra Davis dropped the lawsuit challenging the contract but continued to seek a paternity test. A Dallas County judge had ordered the test in March 2024, but Jones continued to oppose the ruling and sought over $1 million in attorney’s fees.
The settlement ended the trial on its second day of testimony. Don Jack, a witness who had worked with Jones for over 50 years and helped draft the confidentiality agreement, testified about the payments made to Cynthia and Alexandra. Jack revealed that these payments started at over $7,000 and increased, with the final payment being nearly $11,000. He noted that Alexandra’s requests eventually grew to include a new home, a luxury vehicle, trips, and a $20 million settlement.
Jones’ legal team argued that Jack’s testimony supported their case against Cynthia’s claims. On Monday, Jones indicated a willingness to meet with Alexandra, and the meeting occurred over lunch on Tuesday, leading to the settlement announcement.
Jones expressed regret that the situation escalated but was pleased with the resolution. Under the terms of the settlement, Jones will not be required to take a paternity test, and Alexandra Davis will dismiss all pending lawsuits with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile these claims in the future.
Alexandra’s attorney, Jay Gray, noted they were pleased with the outcome, though he was surprised by the resolution. Cynthia’s attorney, Kris Hayes, also expressed satisfaction with the settlement, stating, “We are very happy that she is happy, that Alex is happy, and we can move forward.”
The 1998 agreement remains in effect and continues “into the future” beyond Alexandra’s upcoming 28th birthday in December, with some aspects expiring at that time. Babcock stated, “The agreement we were contending about will remain in place going forward, which is a great result for all parties.”
