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CITY OF PHARR v. TIPPITT
Supreme Court of Texas (1981) | 616 S.W.2d 173
TL;DR: A city rezoned a 10-acre tract from single-family to multi-family use. A neighboring landowner sued, claiming it was illegal "spot zoning." The Texas Supreme Court upheld the city's action, finding it was a valid exercise of legislative power supported by a public need for housing.
Legal Significance: This case establishes a multi-factor test for evaluating the validity of zoning amendments in Texas, clarifying the heavy burden on challengers and defining the characteristics that distinguish permissible planning from impermissible "spot zoning."