The FBC Comm Court intends to discuss removing me from office today at their 1p meeting. The Dem County Judge has even met with other Dems to choose who “he” would appoint to replace me. I’ve done nothing wrong. A Dem-led witch-hunt has now entered FBC. Sad! — Sheriff Troy Nehls (@SheriffTNehls) October 8, 2019

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Tuesday considered a legal provision in the Texas Constitution that would result in the removal of Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls from his elected office.After a closed discussion, no action was taken and the County Judge said it was an informational item.Article 16, Section 65 of the Constitution of the State of Texas calls for automatic resignation of an elected official on becoming a candidate for another office.“If any of the officers named(like the sheriff) herein shall announce their candidacy, or shall in fact become a candidate, in any General, Special or Primary Election, for any office of profit or trust under the laws of this State or the United States other than the office then held, at any time when the unexpired term of the office then held shall exceed one year and 30 days, such announcement or such candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of the office then held, and the vacancy thereby created shall be filled pursuant to law in the same manner as other vacancies for such office are filled.”This item was added as addendum to the agenda for Consultation with attorney in closed session.Nehls announced a few days ago that he has formed an “exploratory committee” to run for Congressional District 22.The question is whether the appointment of exploratory committee is deemed an announcement that he would run for the Congressional District 22.Nehls believes he has not made a formal announcement and hence, the automatic resignation rule does not apply.If he makes the announcement after Dec. 1, his unexpired term will be less than one year and 30 days and consequently, he need not resign.On Tuesday, Nehls tweeted that the Democratic County Judge was planning to remove him and even discussed a possible Democrat to replace him. Nehls said he has not violated any law and it was a witch hunt by the Democratic Party.