Leal v. Mather

OPINION

ROBERTSON, Justice.

The opinion of this court dated March 13, 1986 is withdrawn and the following is substituted therefor.

We granted leave to file petition for writ of mandamus to determine whether the application of Joe Powell, a candidate for Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 9, Harris County, Texas, met the requirements of the Texas Election Code.

Relator presently occupies the position of judge of the court in question. Joe Powell, the real party in interest, made application to be placed on the Republican Party primary ballot for said court. His application was accompanied by…