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Texas Officials Face Removal for Intoxication | Houston News
High-ranking county officials in Texas, including treasurers, can be removed from office for alcohol-related offenses, even while off duty. This provision is outlined in Chapter 87 of the Texas Local Government Code and has been highlighted by a petition to oust Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt amid ongoing legal issues. Legal experts suggest this may be a groundbreaking use of the law, while critics describe it as outdated. As the petition unfolds, its implications for officials and
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