REMOVE SHERIFF SMITH

The Texas Constitution provides a remedy for relief when an elected local official commits official misconduct,

(fails to do their duty, acts unbecoming, etcetera), violates the law, or becomes incapacitated.

This provision can be found in Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 87 Removal of County Officers from Office, and in the Texas Constitution, Article 5

VIEW THE FILE-STAMPED ACCEPTED PETITION TO REMOVE SHERIFF SMITH HERE

VIEW ACCEPTED EXHIBIT 1 HERE

ACCEPTED EXHIBITS 2-5 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

In Sheriff Larry Smith’s case, all instances apply:

Medical Incompetence: It is our observation and belief that Sheriff Smith has Parkinson’s Disease, neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. There is no cure.
Medical Incompetence: It is likewise our observation and belief that Sheriff Smith is likely suffering from Diabetes, one of the complications of which can be foot ulcers, the most likely cause of multiple amputations to the Defendant’s right foot.
Official Misconduct: Violated his Oath of Office, Texas Constitution, Article 16 §1
Official Misconduct: Failure to Give Bond, Texas Gov’t Code § 85.001
Official Misconduct: Failure to Enforce, Uphold, and Defend, the United States Constitution and Texas Constitution (failing to enforce, without prejudice against United States citizens for their national origin, the duly passed laws of Texas and the United States; violating Campaign Finance laws of Texas; violating Texas Gov’t Code § 85.001; equals a violation of the Oath of Office to not only enforce and defend, but uphold the laws himself)
Violated Texas Law: Violating Texas Election Code, he has not filed a campaign finance report since February of 2024 (the July 2024 Semi-Annual Notice to File can be read HERE, at $500 initial fine plus $100/day up to $10,000, in February 2025 the Sheriff has maxed out his fine)(Updated 2/16/2025: Sheriff Smith’s treasurer filed the January 2025 semi-annual report late, file stamped 1/28/2025 but it wasn’t available on the Smith County site until after 2/8/2025) You can find the reporting requirements and deadlines HERE. You can search the Smith County Campaign Finance Reports HERE. Disclaimer: this information is current as of 2/16/2025, that does not prevent the Sheriff from filing his reports late, as in the case of the January 2025 Semi-Annual. Violating any Texas or U.S. law is a violation of the law, therefore a violation of the Oath of Office, and in our opinion, certainly equates to Official Misconduct.
Official Misconduct: Issuing unlawful policies to his staff not to enforce the law: Penal Code Chapter 51. Illegal Entry into this State
Official Misconduct: Promoting lawlessness
Official Misconduct: Misuse of Public Funds
“Smith County Sheriffs Office Foundation” Non-profit filing records for 2023
Sheriff Larry R. Smith’s Campaign Finance Reports, coming soon