City of Houston v. Alief I.S.D.

OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

The City of Houston and Harris County 1 appeal an agreed judgment in favor of appellees, Alief I.S.D. and Bernard Johnson Young, Inc. (‘Young”). The City of Houston and Harris County contend the trial court erred in (1) finding they did not appeal a tax master’s recommendation and entering a take-nothing judgment when the record shows a notice of appeal was filed, and (2) entering judgment without all parties to the litigation having notice. We reverse and remand.

Background

Alief I.S.D. brought suit against Young for unpaid property taxes. The City of Houston…