Bowling v. City of Pearland

TUNKS, Chief Justice.

On February 6, 1971, the City of Pear-land, in Brazoria County, Texas held a special election to determine whether a proposed home rule charter should be adopted. The result, by a margin of 5 votes, was in favor of adopting the charter. The appellants, C. L. Bowling and other residents of the city, filed suit challenging the validity of the election. The trial court, at the close of contestants’ testimony, granted the city’s motion for judgment. Judgment was rendered declaring the election valid. The contestants have perfected appeal from that judgment.

The principal…