In Re Garza

The relators in this mandamus proceeding, the City of Harlingen’s mayor and four city commissioners, seek relief from a trial court order denying their amended" motion to quash subpoenas requiring their appearance at trial. Obra Homes, Inc., seeks the relators’ testimony concerning information presented to them in connection with Obra’s request to rezone land that it intended to develop as a residential subdivision. Although the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission preliminarily approved Obra’s proposal, when it went before the Harlingen City Commission for final approval, a motion to adopt…