Texas West End, Inc v. City of Dallas, Texas Historical Commission

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice RICHTER.

TCI West End, Inc. (TWE) appeals from the trial court’s judgment awarding damages to the Texas Historical Commission (the THC) and civil penalties to the City of Dallas based on the jury’s finding that TWE demolished a historic structure without the proper approval. TWE asserts five issues generally contending the trial court erred in failing to grant it’s request for judgment notwithstanding the verdict because neither the THC nor the City was entitled to damages or penalties under the Texas Local Government Code. After reviewing the record and the arguments…