Teacher Retirement System v. Duckworth

The appellee, Elva Duckworth, individually and as independent executrix of the estate of W. W. Lackey, deceased, recovered judgment against the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the State Board of Trustees of said System in their official capacity.

The appellants appealed and appellee has filed a motion to dismiss said appeal, on the ground that appellants filed no appeal bond.

It is our opinion that the Teacher Retirement System of Texas is, under Art. 3, § 48a of the Vernon’s Ann.St.Constitution, and Art. 2922-1, R.C.S., Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St. creating and governing said System, a State…