Lillie Mae Mumme v. S. M. N. Marrs

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals, holding that the Rural Aid Appropriation Act of 1929 is constitutional and does not violate the Texas Constitution's article 7 limitations, nor the due‑process or equal‑protection clauses. The Court reasoned that the Legislature has broad authority to appropriate general‑revenue funds for public schools and that the Act's classifications are reasonable and not arbitrary.