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non-jurisdictional requirement in Texas

42 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2025 3 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Loutzenhiserred
tex · 2004 · cited in 21 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2016
2 sentences

2016As has been seen, however, the Supreme Court has provided a framework for analyzing whether the specific .requirements for a complaint contained in the TCHRA are jurisdictional, or “a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute [that] may result in the loss of a claim .’’Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d at 359 .

2015See Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d at 359 (“The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim, but that failure must be timely asserted and compliance can be waived.”).

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Roccaforte v. Jefferson Countygreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Seizing upon this precedent, Justice Wil-lett stated in his concurring opinion in Roccaforte , “Under [Texas supreme court] precedent, dismissal delayed is sometimes dismissal denied,” even when the statute, “mandates strict compliance.” Roccaforte, 341 S.W.3d at 928-30 (J.

2012The statutory provision at issue in Rocca-forte v. Jefferson County, section 89.0041 of the local government code, also provides that "[i]f a person does not give notice as required by this section, the court in which the suit is pending shall dismiss the suit on a motion for dismissal made by the county or the county official.” 341 S.W.3d 919, 925 (Tex.2011); see Tex. Loc.

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Hines v. Hashgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex.2004) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim ....”); but see Albertson’s, Inc. v. Sinclair, 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex.1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker’s compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash, 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex.1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiffs action when notice is

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser , 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex. 2003) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim . . . ."); but see Albertson's, Inc. v. Sinclair , 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex. 1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker's compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash , 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex. 1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiff's action when

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State v. $435,000.00green
tex · 1992 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex.2004) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim ....”); but see Albertson’s, Inc. v. Sinclair, 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex.1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker’s compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash, 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex.1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiffs action when notice is

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser , 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex. 2003) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim . . . ."); but see Albertson's, Inc. v. Sinclair , 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex. 1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker's compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash , 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex. 1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiff's action when

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Young v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Our review of the record, however, reflects that the trial court correctly certified that Reyes's case "is not a plea-bargain case, and the defendant has the right of appeal." In Young v. State , the court of criminal appeals set forth the standard for waiver in cases where the defendant pleads guilty: Whether entered with or without an agreed recommendation of punishment by the State, a valid plea of guilty or nolo contendere "waives" or forfeits the right to appeal a claim of error only when the judgment of guilt was rendered independent of, and is not supported by, the error. 8 S.W.3d 656,

2004Our review of the record, however, reflects that the trial court correctly certified that Reyes’s case “is not a plea-bargain case, and the defendant has the right of appeal.” In Young v. State, the court of criminal appeals set forth the standard for waiver in cases where the defendant pleads guilty: Whether entered with or without an agreed recommendation of punishment by the State, a valid plea of guilty or nolo contendere “waives” or forfeits the right to appeal a claim of error only when the judgment of guilt was rendered independent of, and is not supported by, the error. 8 S.W.3d 656, 6

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Dubai Petroleum Co. v. Kazigreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015Dubai Petroleum Co. v. Kazi, 12 S.W.3d 71 , subsequent review by a district court, id. § 143.057(c), except 75–77 (Tex.2000); see also Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d at 359 “on the grounds that the [hearing examiner] 2 was without (“The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated jurisdiction or exceeded its jurisdiction or that the order was by statute may result in the loss of a claim, but that failure procured by fraud, collusion, or other unlawful means.” Id. § must be timely asserted and compliance can be waived.”).

2015Dubai Petroleum Co. v. Kazi, 12 S.W.3d 71 , subsequent review by a district court, id. § 143.057(c), except 75–77 (Tex.2000); see also Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d at 359 “on the grounds that the [hearing examiner] 2 was without (“The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated jurisdiction or exceeded its jurisdiction or that the order was by statute may result in the loss of a claim, but that failure procured by fraud, collusion, or other unlawful means.” Id. § must be timely asserted and compliance can be waived.”).

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City of DeSoto v. Whitegreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019See City of DeSoto, 9 288 S.W.3d at 393 (noting that consequences may flow from a party’s failure to comply with a non-jurisdictional requirement when timely asserted).

2019See City of DeSoto, 288 S.W.3d at 393 (noting that consequences may flow from a party’s failure to comply with a non-jurisdictional requirement). *** The 45-day deadline to file suit for judicial review of an appeals-panel decision in section 410.252(a) of the Labor Code is not jurisdictional.

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U.S. ex rel. Azam Rahimi v. Rite Aid Corp.green
ca6 · 2021 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Prather v. AT&T, Inc., 847 F.3d 1097, 1102-03 (9th Cir. 2017); accord Rahimi, 3 F.4th at 826 (noting the non-jurisdictional bar is “more lenient to relators”).

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Prather v. AT&T, Inc.green
ca9 · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Prather v. AT&T, Inc., 847 F.3d 1097, 1102-03 (9th Cir. 2017); accord Rahimi, 3 F.4th at 826 (noting the non-jurisdictional bar is “more lenient to relators”).

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Entergy Gulf States, Inc. v. Summersgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023That language was added to the statute in the 2017 amendments,11 which came sixteen years after the Legislature removed expressly jurisdictional language from subsection (b) in 2001.12 The 2001 amendments to the statute—which deleted the phrase “extend the court’s jurisdiction” from subsection (b) and replaced it with “retain the suit on the court’s docket”13—demonstrate that a trial court’s failure to make the required findings is a non-jurisdictional error. “[W]e should always refrain from rewriting text that lawmakers chose, but we should be particularly unwilling to reinsert language that

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Frazier v. GNRC Realty, LLCgreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Crosstex, 430 S.W.3d at 393 ; Frazier v. GNRC Realty, LLC, 476 S.W.3d 70, 73 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2014, pet. denied).

2021Rather, the supreme court in Crosstex, which is followed by Frazier, “[h]old[s] that [§] 150.002 imposes a mandatory, but not jurisdictional, filing requirement . . . [and t]hus . . . hold[s] that a defendant may waive its right to seek dismissal under the statute.” Crosstex, 430 S.W.3d at 393 (emphasis added); Frazier, 476 S.W.3d at 73 .

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Crosstex Energy Services, L.P. v. Pro Plus, Inc.green
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Crosstex, 430 S.W.3d at 393 ; Frazier v. GNRC Realty, LLC, 476 S.W.3d 70, 73 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2014, pet. denied).

2021Rather, the supreme court in Crosstex, which is followed by Frazier, “[h]old[s] that [§] 150.002 imposes a mandatory, but not jurisdictional, filing requirement . . . [and t]hus . . . hold[s] that a defendant may waive its right to seek dismissal under the statute.” Crosstex, 430 S.W.3d at 393 (emphasis added); Frazier, 476 S.W.3d at 73 .

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Burrell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Burrell v. State, 492 S.W.2d 482, 483 (Tex. Crim.

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Hubenak v. San Jacinto Gas Transmission Co.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Failing to meet “a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim, but that failure must be timely asserted and compliance can be waived.”); Hubenak v. San Jacinto Gas Transmission Co., 141 S.W.3d 172, 180 (Tex. 2004) (“unable to agree” is 2 At the hearing, Mother’s counsel subsequently stated that Father “asked to have it registered at the last hearing.” 11 expressly required to be alleged in the condemnation petition, but while mandatory, it is not a jurisdictional requirement); Jones v. City of Mineola, 203 S.W.2d 1020, 1022-23 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1947

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Jones v. City of Mineolagreen
texapp · 1947 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Failing to meet “a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim, but that failure must be timely asserted and compliance can be waived.”); Hubenak v. San Jacinto Gas Transmission Co., 141 S.W.3d 172, 180 (Tex. 2004) (“unable to agree” is 2 At the hearing, Mother’s counsel subsequently stated that Father “asked to have it registered at the last hearing.” 11 expressly required to be alleged in the condemnation petition, but while mandatory, it is not a jurisdictional requirement); Jones v. City of Mineola, 203 S.W.2d 1020, 1022-23 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1947

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Reese v. Duncangreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex. 2003) (“The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim . . . .”); but see Albertson’s, Inc. v. Sinclair, 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex. 1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker’s compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash, 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex. 1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiff’s action when no

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Pruitt v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Id.

2008See id.

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Monreal v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Our review of the record, however, reflects that the trial court correctly certified that Reyes’s case “is not a plea-bargain case, and the defendant has the right of appeal.” In Young v. State, the court of criminal appeals set forth the standard for waiver in cases where the defendant pleads guilty: Whether entered with or without an agreed recommendation of punishment by the State, a valid plea of guilty or nolo contendere “waives” or forfeits the right to appeal a claim of error only when the judgment of guilt was rendered independent of, and is not supported by, the error. 8 S.W.3d 656, 6

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Helms v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990In Helms v. State , 484 S.W.2d 925, 927 (Tex. Crim.

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Hughes v. Hughesgreen
texapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See, e.g., Vick v. George, 696 S.W.2d 160, 162 (Tex.App.—San Antonio 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Hughes v. Hughes, 407 S.W.2d 14, 15 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1966, no writ).

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Vick v. Georgegreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See, e.g., Vick v. George, 696 S.W.2d 160, 162 (Tex.App.—San Antonio 1985, writ ref’d n.r.e.); Hughes v. Hughes, 407 S.W.2d 14, 15 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1966, no writ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Albertson's, Inc. v. Sinclairgreen
tex · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser, 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex.2004) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim ....”); but see Albertson’s, Inc. v. Sinclair, 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex.1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker’s compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash, 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex.1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiffs action when notice is

2012Ctr. v. Loutzenhiser , 140 S.W.3d 351, 360 (Tex. 2003) ("The failure of a non-jurisdictional requirement mandated by statute may result in the loss of a claim . . . ."); but see Albertson's, Inc. v. Sinclair , 984 S.W.2d 958, 961-62 (Tex. 1999) (noting that failure to comply with mandatory notice provision under worker's compensation law did not require dismissal of action for judicial review); Hines v. Hash , 843 S.W.2d 464, 468-69 (Tex. 1992) (noting that purpose of mandatory, presuit notice requirement under deceptive trade practices act does not require dismissal of plaintiff's action when

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Alexander Clay Eyhorn v. State green
texapp · 2012
2 sentences

2018The State relies on Wells v. State, No. 12-17-00003-CR, 2017 WL 3405317 (Tex. App.— Tyler Aug. 9, 2017, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) and Eyhorn v. State, 378 S.W.3d 507 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2012, no pet.) to support its argument that appellant was required to challenge the transfer order in an appeal from the order originally imposing community supervision and urges this Court to follow the holding in Wells “because the procedural facts in both cases are nearly identical.” The court in Wells held that “for transfer orders issued before September 1, 2015, concerning conduc

2018The State relies on Wells v. State, No. 12-17-00003-CR, 2017 WL 3405317 (Tex. App.— Tyler Aug. 9, 2017, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) and Eyhorn v. State, 378 S.W.3d 507 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2012, no pet.) to support its argument that appellant was required to challenge the transfer order in an appeal from the order originally imposing community supervision and urges this Court to follow the holding in Wells “because the procedural facts in both cases are nearly identical.” The court in Wells held that “for transfer orders issued before September 1, 2015, concerning conduc

32016–2018
Ex Parte Townsend green
texcrimapp · 2004
1 sentence

2014Townsend, 137 S.W.3d at 80 .

12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.202 (6) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.256 (5) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 89.0041 (4) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.012 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.02 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.254 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 21.018 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-5(c) (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

TX 42 (1986–2025) VA 16 (1991–2022) NC 7 (2011–2019) WY 4 (1992–2023) NM 4 (1983–2013) NY 4 (1962–2024) MO 3 (2015–2023) AR 3 (1988–1994) TN 3 (2011–2012) AL 2 (2010–2014) AZ 2 (1973–2022) WI 2 (1969–2019)

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