J. W. Parks v. R. C. West

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the Texas Constitution limits the Legislature’s authority to create independent school districts to within the boundaries of a single county, rendering the Mertens Independent School District, which spans three counties, unconstitutional and without power to levy taxes or issue bonds. Accordingly, the Court reversed the lower courts and enjoined the trustees from issuing the $5,500 bonds and imposing the tax.