City of Houston v. Allred

Mr. Judge CRITZ

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

This is an original mandamus proceeding instituted by the City of Houston, Texas, hereinafter called Relator, against James V. Allred, Attorney General of Texas, hereinafter called Respondent, to compel his approval of certain Water Works Revenue Bonds issued by Relator.

Relator is a Home Rule City of more than 290,000 population duly organized as such under the Constitution and laws of this State. Relator also operates under a charter duly ratified and approved by its qualified voters. As authorized by the statutes…