Port Arthur Independent School District v. City of Groves

PIAMILTON, Justice.

Petitioner, Port Arthur Independent School District, is a duly organized district under and by virtue of the constitution and laws of the State of Texas. Respondent, the City of Groves, is a home rule municipality located in Jefferson County, Texas. Petitioner owns certain real property located within the geographical confines of the respondent city, and in accordance with the constitution and statutes of the State of Texas ascertained the necessity for the construction of an elementary school on such property. When such construction project began, the respondent asserted…