City of South Padre Island
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South Padre Island, TX 78597
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Today, the 13th Court of Appeals reversed a ruling denying the city of South Padre Island’s plea to the jurisdiction, dismissing a claim over food truck restrictions.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The city of South Padre Island recently told the 13th Court of Appeals that a claim concerning food truck restrictions is moot.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The 13th Court of Appeals determined yesterday that a lawsuit accusing South Padre Island of keeping Food Trucks from setting up merits oral argument.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – If the plaintiffs are no longer in the food truck business, a lawsuit accusing South Padre Island of keeping them from setting up shop is moot, a court document states.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – On appeal, food truck vendors wanting to set up shop in South Padre Island are arguing the city’s efforts to keep them out are unconstitutional.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Limiting the number of food trucks in South Padre Island and requiring them to be green lighted by local restaurants “is reasonable and protects public health,” according to a recently filed appellate brief.
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The Institute for Justice (IJ) defends the rights of entrepreneurs against arbitrary and capricious state and local lawmakers. Their clients are ordinary people trying to make a living, only to see their American Dream obstructed or destroyed by licensing laws or permit requirements that protect a privileged class of more-established businesses.
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PADRE ISLAND – Beachgoers visiting Padre Island may soon have more variety when dinning, as the Institute for Justice has helped open the door for food trucks to roll back into town.
