As far as an individual(s) suing for removal of an elected official (let's say for the official being drunk), it has been done may times.
My angle is a bit different than other cases. I want to sue for a 'breach of contract' because the official reneged on his promise to obey the law in regard to drinking and .
Reason: Judges are now saying that the 'No Drinking' rule would open the gates to countless law suits (%54 of Texans drink).
Okay, some elected officials can't be recalled.
There are, however, other ways to have the official face the wrath of the people.
Take JPs, for example.
The qualifications for JP are minimal, which isn';t all that bad.
The idea behind JPs is they were to be the court of first resort for low level offense.
JP courts appeared in Texas' early years, and have evolved little over the decades.
However, not just anyone can cause a JP to be called on the capet.
Some elected officials can be recalled.
The recall of these local elected officials in Texas is available only in certain political subdivisions that have their own home rule charter, and only if the charter specifies and authorizes recall of local elected officials.
It is estimated that in Texas we have about 1,200 cities, and only 350 of those cities have their own home rule charter.
In our state, these "home rule cities are unique."
If a municipality yearns to become a "home rule city" or a "charter city," the population of the city must exceed 5,000 people.
The voters must hold an election to adopt a home rule charter.
In excess of 90% of home rule cities, do include a local recall provision.
The other side of that estimate reveals that 10% (give or take) don't permit recall elections.
I wrote all of that to ask in what city do you reside?
Or, do you reside in the county, as in an unincorporated locale?
We have a Justice of the Peace in bell County that has caused quite a stir across the state and nation.
She was recently elected in November.
She set a bond on a murder suspect of $4,000,000,000,
She's not an attorney, because JPs don't have to hold law degrees.
The county is abuzz, but only licensed bar members can seek her trial and eventual recall.
It only takes on attorney, working in this county to cause that, and one did.
Dozens of voters are upset, but only one attorney can begin the process to have her removed.
We also had people announce for the school board and local elections.
The election officials caught the fact he was a registered NC voter, which disqualifies his ability to run for any office in Texas.
To run for any Texas office, you must at a minimum be a registered voter in the area where you wish to run for office.
