Cox v. Perry

OPINION

LEE ANN DAUPHINOT, Justice.

On October 28, 2002, Appellant, Darrel Cox, filed this suit against Appellees, William Wade Zedler, Governor Rick Perry, and Secretary of State Gwyn Shea 1 to declare Zedler ineligible to take office for State Representative District 96 and to enjoin Perry and Shea from issuing a certificate of election. On October 31, 2002, the trial court granted a temporary injunction enjoining Zedler’s certification. On November 5, 2002, Zedler won the general election. On November 19, 2002, the trial court denied Cox’s application for permanent injunction and granted…