Dwyer v. Hackworth

Opinion by Most of the questions presented in this case are settled by the decision in the case of the City of Fort Worth vs. Davis et al. Our conclusions maybe briefly stated, as follows:

1. The city council of Brenham, acting under “An act to authorize the cities of Texas to maintain public schools,” by resolution adopted April 26, 1875, assumed control of the public schools within its limits. It has not been found necessary to inquire whether the proceeding in September, 1875, to amend the city charter was valid or not.

*3142. The city having thus assumed control of its public schools, the…