Black v. Dallas County Bail Bond Board

OPINION

BAKER, Justice.

Appellants 1 sought a declaratory judgment that Dallas County Bail Bond Board’s (the Board) local rule B-12 was invalid. Appellants and the Board filed cross motions for summary judgment. They also filed a joint stipulation of facts and evidence. The trial court granted the Board summary judgment. Appellants contend the trial court erred in finding rule B-12 does not exceed the Board’s rule-making authority. They also claim the rule violates the separation of powers provision of the Texas Constitution. We find rule B-12 violates the separation of powers provision of the…