Guajardo v. City of Corpus Christi, Texas

  1. July 16, 2026

    Corpus Christi Mayor Loses Federal Fight Over Ouster Bid

    A Texas federal judge said the mayor of Corpus Christi, who is accused of using deception to help a developer secure a $2 million deal, cannot use federal claims to fight her removal because she has no constitutional right to hold office.

  2. June 11, 2026

    Texas Mayor Says Impeachment Trial Is 'Kangaroo Tribunal'

    A Texas mayor under fire for allegedly helping a hotel developer land a sweetheart economic development deal asked a Texas federal judge to block her upcoming impeachment trial, saying that the city council members set to judge her also participated in the underlying events.

  3. May 18, 2026

    Judge Questions Bid To Halt Texas Mayor's Removal Process

    A Texas federal judge on Monday considered whether he has the power to stop removal proceedings against the mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, and whether the city charter allows the potential ouster, pressing counsel on legal and factual questions surrounding the removal process.