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custody inquiry in Texas

42 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1990–2026 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (26)

CaseFollowedCited
Stansbury v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2026
2 sentences

2026Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 (1994); Dowthitt, 931 S.W.2d at 254 .

2025Id. (citing Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 322-23, 325 , 114 S. Ct. 1526 , 128 L.

68
Felix Blondin v. Marthe Duboisgreen
ca2 · 1999 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2010A court hearing a Hague Convention petition under the HCCAICA “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (citing Blondin v. Dubois , 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir. 1999)).

2010A court hearing a Hague Convention petition under the HCCAICA “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (citing Blondín v. Dubois, 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir.1999)).

45
Florida v. Bostickgreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2020
2 sentences

2020Florida v. Bostick, 501 U.S. 429, 438 (1991); Dowthitt v. State, 931 S.W.2d 244, 254 (Tex. Crim.

2008Florida v. Bostick, 501 U.S. 429, 438 , 111 S.Ct. 2382 , 115 L.Ed.2d 389 (1991); Dowthitt, 931 S.W.2d at 254 ; Ramirez v. State, 105 S.W.3d 730, 738 (Tex.App.-Austin 2003, no pet.).

34
In Re DARgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Stansbury, 511 U.S. at 322 , 114 S.Ct. at 1528-29 ; see also In re M.R.R., 2 S.W.3d at 323 ; see also In re D.A.R., 73 S.W.3d at 511 .

2009See Stansbury, 511 U.S. at 322 , 114 S.Ct. at 1528-29 ; see also In re M.R.R., 2 S.W.3d at 323 ; see also In re D.A.R., 73 S.W.3d at 511 .

33
In Re MRRgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Stansbury, 511 U.S. at 322 , 114 S.Ct. at 1528-29 ; see also In re M.R.R., 2 S.W.3d at 323 ; see also In re D.A.R., 73 S.W.3d at 511 .

2009See Stansbury, 511 U.S. at 322 , 114 S.Ct. at 1528-29 ; see also In re M.R.R., 2 S.W.3d at 323 ; see also In re D.A.R., 73 S.W.3d at 511 .

33
Ramirez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Florida v. Bostick , 501 U.S. 429, 438 (1991); Dowthitt , 931 S.W.2d at 254 ; Ramirez v. State , 105 S.W.3d 730, 738 (Tex. App.--Austin 2003, no pet.).

2008Florida v. Bostick, 501 U.S. 429, 438 , 111 S.Ct. 2382 , 115 L.Ed.2d 389 (1991); Dowthitt, 931 S.W.2d at 254 ; Ramirez v. State, 105 S.W.3d 730, 738 (Tex.App.-Austin 2003, no pet.).

33
Dowthitt v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2026
2 sentences

2026Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 323 (1994); Dowthitt, 931 S.W.2d at 254 .

2025Id. (citing Stansbury v. California, 511 U.S. 318, 322-23, 325 , 114 S. Ct. 1526 , 128 L.

28
Lewelling v. Lewellinggreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2017
2 sentences

2017See Lewelling, 796 S.W.2d at 167 (concluding that fact that parent “was unemployed at the time of the custody hearing and living in somewhat crowded conditions” was no evidence of significant impairment).

2010Id. at 165– 67, 172 (Gonzalez, J., dissenting).

24
Emanuel Friedrich v. Jeana Michele Friedrich David Harper and Shirley Harpergreen
ca6 · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018A.V.P.G. , 251 S.W.3d at 122 ; Blondin v. Dubois , 189 F.3d 240 , 245 (2d Cir. 1999) (citing Friedrich v. Friedrich , 983 F.2d 1396 , 1400 (6th Cir. 1993) ).

2008Blondin v. Dubois, 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir.1999)( citing Friedrich v. Friedrich, 983 F.2d 1396, 1400 (6th Cir.1993)); accord Wojcik v. Wojcik, 959 F.Supp. 413, 416-17 (E.D.Mich. 1997).

23
Thompson v. Keohanegreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 2021) (citing Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 (1995)).

2022App. 2021) (citing Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 (1995)).

22
Howes v. Fieldsgreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Howes v. Fields, - U.S. -, -, 132 S.Ct. 1181, 1193 , 182 L.Ed.2d 17 (2012) (holding that physical restraints are at least one factor to consider in the custody analysis). 36 .

2012See Howes v. Fields, - U.S. -, -, 132 S.Ct. 1181, 1193 , 182 L.Ed.2d 17 (2012) (holding that physical restraints are at least one factor to consider in the custody analysis). 36 .

22
Application of Wojcik v. Wojcikgreen
mied · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Blondín v. Dubois, 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir.l999)(cit ing Friedrich v. Friedrich, 983 F.2d 1396, 1400 (6th Cir.1993)); accord Wojcik v. Wojcik, 959 F.Supp. 413, 416-17 (E.D.Mich. 1997).

2008Blondin v. Dubois, 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir.1999)( citing Friedrich v. Friedrich, 983 F.2d 1396, 1400 (6th Cir.1993)); accord Wojcik v. Wojcik, 959 F.Supp. 413, 416-17 (E.D.Mich. 1997).

22
Arizona v. Robersongreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Arizona v. Roberson, 486 U.S. 675, 681 , 108 S.Ct. 2093 , 100 L.Ed.2d 704 (1988) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ).

2006Arizona v. Roberson, 486 U.S. 675, 681 , 108 S.Ct. 2093 , 100 L.Ed.2d 704 (1988) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ).

12
Estrada v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“The need to scrupulously honor a defendant’s invocation of Miranda rights does not arise until created by the pressures of custodial interrogation.” Estrada v. State, 313 S.W.3d 274, 296 (Tex. Crim.

11
State of Texas v. Ortiz, Octaviogreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., id. at 370 fn.8 (declining to consider the request for backup because “it is unclear whether the appellee could have overheard” it); id. at 370 fn.11 (declining to consider that the bundle taped to Mrs. Ortiz’s leg was known to be cocaine because “that information was not related to Johnson within the appellee’s WexlerBPage 14 earshot”); id. at 374 fn. 32 (noting that Ortiz knew that Johnson knew that Ortiz was on probation for a drug offense, making it a relevant consideration in the custody analysis).

2021See, e.g., id. at 370 fn.8 (declining to consider the request for backup because “it is unclear whether the appellee could have overheard” it); id. at 370 fn.11 (declining to consider that the bundle taped to Mrs. Ortiz’s leg was known to be cocaine because “that information was not related to Johnson within the appellee’s WexlerBPage 14 earshot”); id. at 374 fn. 32 (noting that Ortiz knew that Johnson knew that Ortiz was on probation for a drug offense, making it a relevant consideration in the custody analysis).

11
Flores v. Contrerasgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018“Neither [Article 3 of] the Hague Convention nor ICARA apply unless a child has been removed or withheld from the child’s habitual residence.” Flores v. Contreras, 981 S.W.2d 246, 249 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998, pet. denied).

11
State v. Sheppardgreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Sheppard, 271 S.W.3d at 290 ; Zavala, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 1053 , at *5.

11
Ex Parte Schmidtgreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ex parte Schmidt, 109 S.W.3d 480, 483 (Tex.Crim.App.2003) ("When they are read together, Article V, section 16 of the Constitution, Section 25.0003(a) of the Government Code, and Article 11.05 of the Code of Criminal Procedure give the statutory county court at law, and the judges of that court, the power to issue the writ of habeas corpus when a person is restrained by an accusation or conviction of misdemeanor.”); See also Rodriguez v. Court of Appeals, Eighth Supreme Judicial Dist., 769 S.W.2d 554, 558 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989) (habeas corpus application could be filed with trial court pursuant

11
Rodriguez v. Court of Appeals, Eighth Supreme Judicial Districtgreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ex parte Schmidt, 109 S.W.3d 480, 483 (Tex.Crim.App.2003) ("When they are read together, Article V, section 16 of the Constitution, Section 25.0003(a) of the Government Code, and Article 11.05 of the Code of Criminal Procedure give the statutory county court at law, and the judges of that court, the power to issue the writ of habeas corpus when a person is restrained by an accusation or conviction of misdemeanor.”); See also Rodriguez v. Court of Appeals, Eighth Supreme Judicial Dist., 769 S.W.2d 554, 558 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989) (habeas corpus application could be filed with trial court pursuant

11
Ex Parte Guinngreen
texcrimapp · 1921 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

11
Ex Parte Houstongreen
texcrimapp · 1920 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

11
Ex Parte Smallwoodgreen
texcrimapp · 1920 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Ex Parte Alderetegreen
texcrimapp · 1918 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

2016See Guinn v. State, 88 Tex.Crim. 509 , 228 S.W. 233, 234 (1921) (following Lambert); Ex parte Smallwood, 87 Tex.Crim. 268 , 221 S.W. 293, 293 (1920) (citing Lambert); Ex parte Houston, 87 Tex.Crim. 8 , 219 S.W. 826, 826 (1920) (quoting Ex parte Alderete, 83 Tex.Crim. 358 , 203 S.W. 763, 764 (1918) ("It does not follow that the Court of Criminal Appeals will exercise its jurisdiction by granting a writ in every application for writ of habeas corpus.

11
Shiflet v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
William Edward England v. Deborah Carol Englandgreen
ca5 · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Robinson v. Risingergreen
texapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2006Arizona v. Roberson, 486 U.S. 675, 681 , 108 S.Ct. 2093 , 100 L.Ed.2d 704 (1988) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ).

2006Arizona v. Roberson, 486 U.S. 675, 681 , 108 S.Ct. 2093 , 100 L.Ed.2d 704 (1988) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ).

32006–2006
In Re AVPG green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2018Thus, a court hearing this type of Hague Convention claim “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (quoting A.V.P.G., 251 S.W.3d at 122 ). 10 Here, Jorgen argues that the trial court erred in denying his Hague Convention claims because (a) Sweden, not the U.S., was Elin’s habitual residence, and (b) the trial court erred in concluding that Jorgen consented to Elin’s removal because Fahimeh did not specifically plead Article 13 of the Hague Convention as an affirmative defense.

2018Thus, a court hearing this type of Hague Convention claim “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (quoting A.V.P.G., 251 S.W.3d at 122 ). 10 Here, Jorgen argues that the trial court erred in denying his Hague Convention claims because (a) Sweden, not the U.S., was Elin’s habitual residence, and (b) the trial court erred in concluding that Jorgen consented to Elin’s removal because Fahimeh did not specifically plead Article 13 of the Hague Convention as an affirmative defense.

22018–2018
Berkemer v. McCarty green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1997Bengivenga adopted the more flexible “reasonable person” test, factoring out the earlier test. 845 F.2d at 596 ; 4 see also Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 104 S.Ct. 3138, 3151 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 (1984) (announcing that the only relevant custody inquiry is whether a reasonable person would have understood that he was under arrest and disavowing significance of whether police had probable cause to arrest).

1997Bengivenga adopted the more flexible “reasonable person” test, factoring out the earlier test. 845 F.2d at 596 ; 4 see also Berkemer v. McCarty, 468 U.S. 420, 442 , 104 S.Ct. 3138, 3151 , 82 L.Ed.2d 317 (1984) (announcing that the only relevant custody inquiry is whether a reasonable person would have understood that he was under arrest and disavowing significance of whether police had probable cause to arrest).

21997–2012
Waltenburg v. Waltenburg green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2011He also cites Waltenburg , a Dallas Court of Appeals case holding that “a court in a state that has adopted the UCCJEA cannot exercise jurisdiction over a custody claim asserted regarding an unborn child.” 270 S.W.3d at 318 .

2011He also cites Waltenburg , a Dallas Court of Appeals case holding that “a court in a state that has adopted the UCCJEA cannot exercise jurisdiction over a custody claim asserted regarding an unborn child.” 270 S.W.3d at 318 .

22011–2011
Lops v. Lops green
ca11 · 1998
2 sentences

2010A court hearing a Hague Convention petition under the HCCAICA “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (citing Blondin v. Dubois , 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir. 1999)).

2010A court hearing a Hague Convention petition under the HCCAICA “has the authority to determine the merits of an abduction claim, but not the merits of the underlying custody claim.” Id. (citing Blondín v. Dubois, 189 F.3d 240, 245 (2d Cir.1999)).

22010–2010
Tate v. State green
texcrimapp · 2016
1 sentence

2019We overrule Marks’ first issue. 19 Id. at 414 (quoting Evans, 202 S.W.3d at 162 n.12) 10 Chain of Custody In issue two, Marks argues that the State failed to sufficiently tie him to the hydromorphone discovered in the package of cigarettes because Charisa, who he claims had the opportunity to tamper with the package, had the package in her possession before she gave it to the police.

12019–2019
Evans v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
1 sentence

2019We overrule Marks’ first issue. 19 Id. at 414 (quoting Evans, 202 S.W.3d at 162 n.12) 10 Chain of Custody In issue two, Marks argues that the State failed to sufficiently tie him to the hydromorphone discovered in the package of cigarettes because Charisa, who he claims had the opportunity to tamper with the package, had the package in her possession before she gave it to the police.

12019–2019
Taylor v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services green
texapp · 2005
1 sentence

2017Taylor v. Texas Dep't of Protective & Regulatory Servs. , 160 S.W.3d 641 , 652-53 (Tex.App.-Austin 2005, pet. denied).

12017–2017
CADLE COMPANY v. Bankston & Lobingier green
tex · 1994
12015–2015
United States v. Mary Dangerfield Bengivenga green
ca5 · 1988
11997–1997
Hemingway v. Robertson green
texapp · 1989
11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.11601 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.11603 (5) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.095 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.12 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.17 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 52.01 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.03 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.09 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 52.02 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 52.025 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 52.03 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 29.02 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 324 (1961–2026) NY 102 (1977–2026) AL 91 (1996–2026) IL 69 (1968–2025) CA 61 (1948–2024) OH 60 (1997–2026) MI 53 (1958–2026) TX 42 (1990–2026) NC 40 (1978–2024) MD 35 (1970–2025) LA 34 (1972–2020) CT 34 (1982–2026) IN 31 (1990–2026) NJ 30 (1953–2026) UT 23 (1980–2026) CO 23 (1970–2026) NM 23 (1981–2025) FL 20 (1975–2017) MS 20 (1995–2026) DC 17 (1978–2016) VA 17 (1993–2026) TN 16 (1990–2024) MT 15 (1977–2012) NV 15 (1972–2025) MA 15 (1990–2025) WA 14 (1951–2026) VT 14 (1990–2025) NE 14 (1979–2025) GA 13 (1962–2024) AK 13 (1981–2020) WI 13 (1962–2026) MN 12 (1985–2026) MO 11 (1980–2018) SC 10 (1993–2021) IA 10 (2004–2023) ME 9 (1998–2022) KS 9 (2007–2025) KY 8 (2006–2025) ND 8 (1991–2003) DE 8 (1995–2026) AR 7 (1981–2019) HI 7 (1996–2022) SD 7 (1982–2022) AZ 7 (1994–2026) ID 7 (1969–2022) NH 7 (1999–2023) RI 6 (1997–2022) WY 6 (1998–2022) OR 4 (1987–2005) WV 3 (1968–2019) OK 2 (1977–2004)

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