City of Port Arthur v. International Ass'n of Fire Fighters, Local 397

OPINION

WALKER, Chief Justice.

This is a summary judgment case on undisputed facts. The City of Port Arthur, Texas, appellant which may be subsequently referred to in this opinion as “City” or “appellant”, filed suit for declaratory judgment. International Association of Firefighters, Local 397, appellee, referred to in this opinion as “the Association” or “appel-lee”, filed a counter-claim for the same relief. Both appellant and appellee moved the trial court for summary judgment.

The Association and the City unsuccessfully engaged in contract negotiations concerning the terms and conditions of…