McInnis v. State

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

STEAKLEY, Justice.

The State of Texas, acting through the Texas Prosecutors Coordinating Council, brought this suit under Art. 332d1 to remove Oscar B. Mclnnis from the office of Criminal District Attorney of Hidalgo County. Mclnnis’ motion to dismiss the suit was granted by the trial court. Upon appeal, the order was reversed by the Court of Civil Appeals and the cause was remanded for a trial on the merits. 586 S.W.2d 890.

Upon the application for writ by Mclnnis, we wrote by Per Curiam that Art. 5986 applies to this Art. 332d proceeding and precludes removal of Mclnnis…