House v. City of Texarkana

This action was originated by appellant to enjoin the City of Texarkana from enforcing an ordinance which purported to regulate heavy traffic on certain streets. The trial court held the ordinance valid, hence this appeal.

Complaint. Petitioner (appellant) is a resident and citizen of Miller County, residing on East 24th Street outside but near the city limits of Texarkana; he operates a wholesale and retail butane gas business adjoining his home; his business requires the use of trucks of more than one-half ton capacity on East 24th Street. The City Council of the City of Texarkana passed…