Scott Bradley, Petitioner v. the State of Texas on the Relation of Dale White, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the Westlake Board of Aldermen violated Texas Rule of Civil Evidence 605 by testifying as witnesses in the mayor's removal trial, rendering the removal invalid. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals and declared Scott Bradley the lawful mayor. Justice Abbott, in a concurring opinion, agreed with the judgment but also held that the removal statute is unconstitutionally vague, violating due process under the U.S. Constitution and Texas Constitution.