Rodgers v. Texas Liquor Control Board

OPINION

SHARPE, Justice.

This appeal is from a judgment of the district court affirming the refusal of the County Judge of Hidalgo County, Texas, to issue to Clarence Rodgers, appellant, a Beer Retailer’s Off-Premises license for Stan’s Drive-Inn, located in Weslaco, Texas.

After denial of the license by the County Judge, appellant duly filed suit in the district court naming Texas Liquor Control Board as defendant and praying that the court grant the license sought. The Texas Liquor Control Board, by the Attorney General of Texas, filed an original answer consisting of a general denial and a…