Merchants Fast Motor Lines, Inc. v. Railroad Commission of Texas

DANIEL, Justice.

A controlling question in this case is whether review of an administrative order made by the Texas Railroad Commission prior to the effective date of the Administrative Procedure Act should be reviewed under the provisions of that Act or as provided by the law in effect when the administrative order was promulgated and the review was sought.

Morgan Express, Inc., applied for and the Railroad Commission granted an order on June 11, 1975, substantially amending and enlarging its motor carrier authority and prescribing certain new rate schedules for Morgan. Merchants Fast Motor…