D. F. Forwood v. City of Taylor

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the lower courts, holding that Article 1048 of the Revised Statutes applies only to cities incorporated under the general laws and therefore does not govern the home‑rule City of Taylor; consequently the city’s nine‑member Board of Equalization is a lawful de jure board. The decision rests on the classification of Texas cities and the full self‑government powers granted to home‑rule cities.