LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish announced the automatic resignation of Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jason Corley Monday morning.
According to Judge Parrish, Corley expressed intent in running for Congress before making his official campaign announcement on Dec. 2.
In Texas, the resign-to-run law states an officeholder with more than a year and 30 days left in their current term must automatically resign before filing to run for another office.
In November, Corley formed an exploratory committee to weigh public support of a congressional campaign. Judge Parrish said Corley used a ‘Corley for Congress’ email, as well as graphics and a PO box, indicating a run for Congress.
Because Corley’s actions were before the one year and 30 day mark, Judge Parrish declared Corley’s seat vacant.
To fill the vacancy, Mark Meurer, of Slaton, was sworn into office by Judge Parrish during Monday’s County Commissioner meeting.
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