City of Corpus Christi v. Public Utility Commission of Texas

SAM D. JOHNSON, Justice.

The instant case requires an interpretation of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Article 1446c, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, and presents a central issue of first impression.

Appellants Corpus Christi, et al., here seek direct appellate review of the order of the district court refusing to enjoin enforcement of the final order of the Public Utility Commission granting an increase of electric utility rates for Central Power and Light Company within appellant cities. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is alleged pursuant to Article V, Section 3-b, Texas…