Alamo Express, Incorporated v. Union City Transfer

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Civil Appeals, holding that the Railroad Commission properly consolidated the applications, that its May 13, 1954 order was supported by substantial evidence, complied with the statutory requirements of Article 911b, and did not violate due process. The Court rejected the common carriers' challenges to the jurisdiction, the adequacy of the evidence, and the alleged vagueness of the order, and declined to issue a declaratory judgment. Justice Calvert, joined by Justice Walker, dissented, arguing that the wholesale amendment of 150 certificates lacked sufficient evidentiary support.