Wynne v. City of Houston

Per Curiam :

In our opinion the covenants in the dedication and in the deeds cannot be construed as intended to in any wise limit or affect the police power of the State acting through the city. For that reason the purchasers of lots acquired no interest not subordinate to the right of condemnation exercised in this ease for the protection of the persons and properties of the inhabitants of the City against fire.

The property embraced in the Eastwood Addition is necessarily in the City of Houston and subject to the lawful exercise of all governmental power and no valid contract could be made…