Hoot v. Brewer

OPINION

DUGGAN, Justice.

This is an original mandamus proceeding in this court wherein relator seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the respondent, who is the County Judge of Brazoria County, Texas, to certify to the County Clerk of Brazo-ria County, Texas, relator’s name to be put on the general election ballot in November, 1982, as a candidate for the office of County Judge.

The jurisdiction of this court has been invoked pursuant to Tex.Elec.Code Ann. art. 13.41 (Vernon Supp.1982) and Tex.Rev. *760Civ.Stat.Ann. arts. 1735a and 1823. The jurisdictional requirements have been demonstrated.

Relator’s…