Opinion No.

The Honorable Chris G. Taylor Tom Green County Attorney 122 West Harris Avenue San Angelo, Texas 76903

Re: Whether the conduct of a constable implicates the resign-to-run provisions of article XVI, section 65 of the Texas Constitution (RQ-0665-GA)

Dear Mr. Taylor:

You ask whether the conduct of a particular constable implicates the resign-to-run provisions of article XVI, section 65 of the Texas Constitution.1 Under article XVI, section 65, holders of certain offices, including constables, automatically resign their positions if they announce their candidacy or become a candidate in fact for any…