Without comment, the Supreme Court of Texas has declined to hear an appeal in an annexation dispute in Terrell. Property owners say it’s not the end of the fight.
The group of landowners owns property along the four major highways leading into Terrell, IH-20, U.S. 80, State Highway 34, and State Highway 205.
The City sought to annex 1,000-foot wide strips along these entryways with “the purpose of making Terrell better” by maintaining and promoting “quality in [its] entryways.”
The residents immediately filed for a restraining order to stop the city.
The residents have little interest in having their land brought into city limits, where they would be subject to rules and ordinances that are not on the books as the boundaries are drawn.
Although appeals appear to be exhausted in the fight over the restraining order, the residents say they have no intention of letting up and are steeling for a fight when the city passes the annexation.
“Some of these people, if the city is allowed to annex, their businesses will have to be shut down because they are not allowed in the city of Terrell,” said Scott Gray, an attorney representing the group opposing the annexation. “Some folks will lose their income and their livelihood if the city’s allowed to annex.”
Included in the business owners, Gray says, is a woman who owns a fireworks stand. “She built that herself and put over $100,000 into (the building).” Firework sales are not allowed in Terrell
In the past, the city has said it has a policy not to comment when there is litigation involved.
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