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* ''San Antonio Retail Grocers v. Lafferty'', 297 S.W.2d 813, [https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=4873988248706729577#p815 815-17] (Tex. 1957) ("We consider, then, whether there is any reasonable basis for applying the restrictive provisions of the Act to grocery stores only. We recognize that the test is whether there is any basis for the classification which could have seemed reasonable to the Legislature. . . . We can conceive of no reasonable basis for applying the provisions of the Act to grocery stores and exempting other stores therefrom. Neither can we conceive of any basis therefor which could have seemed reasonable to the Legislature. We agree with the conclusion of the trial court that the Act is unconstitutional.") | * ''San Antonio Retail Grocers v. Lafferty'', 297 S.W.2d 813, [https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=4873988248706729577#p815 815-17] (Tex. 1957) ("We consider, then, whether there is any reasonable basis for applying the restrictive provisions of the Act to grocery stores only. We recognize that the test is whether there is any basis for the classification which could have seemed reasonable to the Legislature. . . . We can conceive of no reasonable basis for applying the provisions of the Act to grocery stores and exempting other stores therefrom. Neither can we conceive of any basis therefor which could have seemed reasonable to the Legislature. We agree with the conclusion of the trial court that the Act is unconstitutional.") | ||
* ''Ex parte George'', 215 S.W.2d 170, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/ | * ''Ex parte George'', 215 S.W.2d 170, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/215_SW2_170.pdf#page=3 172] (Tex.Crim.App. 1948) ("The question arises as to whether the exemptions mentioned invalidate the Act. In approaching a determination of such question it is well to keep in mind that there is nothing in our State or Federal Constitutions which prohibits the legislature of this State from resorting to classification for the purpose of legislation. The only limitation upon the passage of such legislation is that there must be some reasonable basis for the classification not arbitrary or capricious, and it must rest upon grounds of difference having a fair and substantial relationship to the legislation, so that all persons similarly circumstanced shall be treated alike.") | ||
* ''Watts v. Mann'', 187 S.W.2d 917, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/187_S.W.2d_917.pdf#page=8 924] (Tex.Civ.App.–Austin 1945, ref'd) ("The principles here involved are of long standing and general acceptation. Substantially they are: The Legislature may classify law violators and impose different penalties, inhibitions and restrictions upon the several classes, provided there is a reasonable basis for the classification. In determining whether there is a reasonable basis for the classification there is a general presumption that the Legislature has done its duty, not violated the Constitution; and therefore the classification will be upheld unless it appears, clearly and without doubt, that it has no reasonable basis of support.") | * ''Watts v. Mann'', 187 S.W.2d 917, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/187_S.W.2d_917.pdf#page=8 924] (Tex.Civ.App.–Austin 1945, ref'd) ("The principles here involved are of long standing and general acceptation. Substantially they are: The Legislature may classify law violators and impose different penalties, inhibitions and restrictions upon the several classes, provided there is a reasonable basis for the classification. In determining whether there is a reasonable basis for the classification there is a general presumption that the Legislature has done its duty, not violated the Constitution; and therefore the classification will be upheld unless it appears, clearly and without doubt, that it has no reasonable basis of support.") | ||