Texas: Bastrop Mayor resigns

Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned before facing the May 2025 recall vote. The recall effort was over claims that Nelson interfered with an investigation into a former Visit Bastrop CEO, who was also allegedly having an affair with. 

The recall took a long route to the ballot and could have made the November one. Nelson sued alleging that the recall has taken too long to make the November ballot and that petitions are missing a signature. Petitioners handed in over 1600 valid signatures, but did not have affidavits with each page. The petitioners have a cure period for this -- but the process is supposed to have a hearing and should be over 90 days before the election.

Here's a discussion with City Councilmember Kevin Plunkett, a supporter of the recall, explaining the confusion.