Stone v. City of Wichita Falls

GARZA, Circuit Judge:

Appellee, Duward W. Stone, was a Firefighter in the Fire Department of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas on February 9,1978, and had been so employed for the preceding eight years. Prior to February 9, 1978, Stone became a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Archer County, Texas, subject to the Democratic Primary Election to be held in May, 1978. By letter dated February 9,1978, the Fire Chief notified the Firemen’s and Policemen’s Civil Service Commission of Wichita Falls that he was suspending Stone effective February 16, 1978, as required by Section 136…