Ballotpedia tracked one new recall effort against a local official in Texas from Sept. 4-10, bringing the yearly statewide total to nine efforts against 17 officials. The most recent effort is:
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Cassandra Hernandez recall, El Paso, Texas (2023): District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez.
- Recall supporters allege that Hernandez is unapproachable and should be removed from office following a ruling by the El Paso Ethics Review Commission that Hernandez had violated the ethics ordinance by misusing her fuel card. Hernandez was issued a letter of reprimand.
- In a statement, Hernandez said, “I’ve been elected three times by District 3 voters who have witnessed my hard work, resulting in over $100 million in funding for District 3 police and fire stations, streets and parks. I’m proud of my track record and grateful for my constituents’ unwavering support. I have and continue to perform my council responsibilities effectively.”
Of the nine recall efforts this year, two have made the ballot. A recall election seeking to remove Michael Carlson from his position as a La Marque City councilman is on Nov. 7, 2023. A recall election seeking to remove Jesse Davis from his position as a Denton City councilman was held on May 6, 2023. Davis was recalled.
