Aldine Independent School District v. L. B. Standley

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that an assessor‑collector employed by an independent school district is not a public officer under Article XVI, Sec. 30 or Article V, Sec. 24 of the Texas Constitution, and therefore may be removed at the board's discretion and is not entitled to salary beyond the availability of district funds. The Court affirmed the trial court and reversed the Court of Civil Appeals.