Lone Star Gas Co. v. Railroad Commission

This case presents a recurring problem: the failure of the court of appeals to "address every issue raised and necessary to final disposition of the appeal.” Tex.R.App.P. 90(a). Petitioners seek a declaration that certain provisions of amended rules 30 and 34 of the Texas Railroad Commission dealing with proration and ratable take restrictions are invalid. Petitioners also seek a declaration as to the applicability of these rules to certain situations. The trial court held the rules provisions valid, within the Railroad Commission’s authority to promulgate. However, the trial court dismissed…