Damon v. Cornett

DOGGETT, Justice.

In this cause we consider the extent of the bar upon a legislator in contracting with the State or a county imposed by article III, section 18 of the Texas Constitution. The court of appeals ruled that this provision imposed a lifetime restriction. 768 S.W.2d 770, 773. For the reasons stated below, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and affirm that of the trial court.

The petitioners in this action, County Judge John Damon of Brazoria County, the law firm of Heard, Goggan, Blair, Williams & Harrison, and each of its named partners individually, seek to uphold the…