Texas: Big Springs Mayor recall scheduled for Election Day

The recall election of Big Springs Mayor Shannon Thomason has been scheduled by the City Council for Election Day. The recall is over claims that she threatened business permits after the petitioners family member filed a lawsuit against the City. Petitioners handed in 872 signatures and 771 were validated. They needed either 549 or 747 signatures (it was not clear if the total needed was 35% of turnout for the last election or the runoff).