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burden to rebut presumption in Texas

245 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1933–2026 70 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 (54)

CaseFollowedCited
In the Interest of R.S.-T.green
texapp · 2017 · cited in 44 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025See, e.g., In re R.S.-T., 522 S.W.3d at 97 .

2024See, e.g., In re R.S.-T., 522 S.W.3d at 97 .

4444
Jackson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 39 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015Jackson v. State, 877 S.W.2d 768, 771 (Tex. Crim.

2012Jackson v. State, 877 S.W.2d 768, 771 (Tex. Crim.

3639
Quinn v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
2 sentences

2022Stults, 23 S.W.3d at 206 (citing Quinn, 958 S.W.2d at 401 ).

2019Stults, 23 S.W.3d at 206 ; see also Quinn, 958 S.W.2d at 401 .

89
Lo, Ex Parte John Christophergreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 41 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2023“Content-based regulations (those laws that distinguish favored from disfavored speech based on the ideas expressed) are presumptively invalid, and the government bears the burden to rebut that presumption.” Id.

2019In other words, “[c]ontent-based regulations . . . are presumptively invalid, and the government bears the burden to rebut that presumption.” Id.

541
Doncaster v. Hernaizgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2024
2 sentences

2024Plains Builders, Inc. v. Steel Source, Inc., 408 S.W.3d 596, 602-03 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2013, no pet.); Doncaster v. Hernaiz, 161 S.W.3d 594, 603 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2005, no pet.); Tex. R.

2016Doncaster v. Hernaiz, 161 S.W.3d 594, 603 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 2005, no pet.).

55
Klapesky v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2021
2 sentences

2021“If the presumption of harm arises, the State has the burden to rebut the presumption by showing no injury or prejudice to the accused.” Klapesky v. State, 256 S.W.3d 442, 452 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008, pet. ref’d).

2021“However, the defendant has the initial burden to show that a conversation about the case on trial occurred between a juror and an unauthorized person,” and “[t]he defendant’s burden is not satisfied if there is no showing what a reported conversation was about.” Id. (emphasis added).

47
Lide v. Lidegreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2019
2 sentences

2019Turrubiartes v. Olvera, 539 S.W.3d 524, 528 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, pet. denied); Lide, 116 S.W.3d at 152 .

2014The party seeking appointment as sole managing conservator has the burden to rebut the presumption, Lide v. Lide, 116 S.W.3d 147, 152 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2003, no pet.).

45
Miniel v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Miniel v. State, 831 S.W.2d 310, 323 (Tex. Crim.

2015Miniel v. State, 831 S.W.2d 310, 323 (Tex. Crim.

45
Davis v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Franks, 438 U.S. at 156 ; Davis v. State, 144 S.W.3d 192, 201 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 2004, pet. ref‟d) (op. on reh‟g).

2016Franks, 438 U.S. at 156, 171 , 98 S.Ct. at 2676, 2684 ; Davis v. State, 144 S.W.3d 192, 201 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 2004, pet. ref’d) (op. on reh’g).

44
Ford v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Ford v. State , 158 S.W.3d 488, 492 (Tex. Crim.

2012Ford v. State, 158 S.W.3d 488, 492 (Tex. Crim.

44
In Re BTgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
2 sentences

2006It is possible for counsel to have legitimate reasons for his conduct.") (citations omitted); In re B.T., 154 S.W.3d 200, 205-06 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, no pet.) ("By not presenting the issue in a motion for new trial and developing a record of ineffective behavior, the proponent of the claim has a difficult burden to overcome because the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy."); In re A.J.H., 2004 WL 414093 , at *7 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] Mar. 2, 2004, no pet.) (mem.op.) ("Appellant has the burden to rebut this presumption by presenting evidence illustrating why

2006It is possible for counsel to have legitimate reasons for his conduct.”) (citations omitted); In re B.T., 154 S.W.3d 200, 205-06 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, no pet.) ("By not presenting the issue in a motion for new trial and developing a record of ineffective behavior, the proponent of the claim has a difficult burden to overcome because the challenged action might be considered sound trial strategy."); In re A.J.H., 2004 WL 414093 , at *7 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] Mar. 2, 2004, no pet.) (mem.op.) (“Appellant has the burden to rebut this presumption by presenting evidence illustrating why

44
Franks v. Delawaregreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024Franks, 438 U.S. at 156 .

2016Franks, 438 U.S. at 156, 171 , 98 S.Ct. at 2676, 2684 ; Davis v. State, 144 S.W.3d 192, 201 (Tex.App.--Fort Worth 2004, pet. ref’d) (op. on reh’g).

35
Upjohn Co. v. Freemangreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2020
2 sentences

2020P. 76a(1).1 “The party moving for the sealing order then has the burden to rebut the presumption in order to seal the records.” Upjohn Co. v. Freeman, 906 S.W.2d 92, 96 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1995, no writ).

2008Upjohn Co. v. Freeman, 906 S.W.2d 92, 96 (Tex.App-Dallas 1995, no writ).

33
In Re Bank of America, N.A.green
tex · 2009 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Bank of Am., 278 S.W.3d at 345 ; Gen.

2011See Bank of Am., 278 S.W.3d at 345 ; Gen.

33
Carrera v. Yepezgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003Carrera v. Yepez , 6 S.W.3d 654, 661 (Tex. App.--El Paso 1999, pet. dism'd w.o.j.) (citing Salas v. Carpenter , 980 F.2d 299, 306 (5th Cir.1992)).

2003Carrera v. Yepez, 6 S.W.3d 654, 661 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1999, pet. dism’d w.o.j.) (citing Salas v. Carpenter, 980 F.2d 299, 306 (5th Cir.1992)).

33
Salas v. Carpentergreen
ca5 · 1992 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2003
2 sentences

2003Carrera v. Yepez , 6 S.W.3d 654, 661 (Tex. App.--El Paso 1999, pet. dism'd w.o.j.) (citing Salas v. Carpenter , 980 F.2d 299, 306 (5th Cir.1992)).

2003Carrera v. Yepez, 6 S.W.3d 654, 661 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1999, pet. dism’d w.o.j.) (citing Salas v. Carpenter, 980 F.2d 299, 306 (5th Cir.1992)).

33
In Re RRgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025In re R.R., 209 S.W.3d 112, 116 (Tex. 2006) (per curiam); In re I.I.T., 648 S.W.3d 467 , 476 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2021, no pet.).

2023In re R.R., 209 S.W.3d 112, 116 (Tex. 2006) (per curiam); In re I.I.T., 648 S.W.3d 467 , 476 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2021, no pet.).

22
Baylor Scott and White, Hillcrest Medical Center v. Ruthen James Weems Iiigreen
tex · 2019 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024See id.

2023See Baylor Scott & White, 575 S.W.3d at 363 .

22
Marsh v. Marshgreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2023Marsh v. Marsh, 949 S.W.2d 734, 739 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no pet.). “[I]nvoluntary execution and unconscionability (coupled with inadequate disclosure of marital property information) are the only two defenses to marital property agreements that are specified in the [Texas Family Code].” Sheshunoff v. Sheshunoff, 172 S.W.3d 686, 689 (Tex. App.—Austin 2005, pet. denied) (applying Texas Family Code section 4.105 pertaining to partition or exchange agreements, which is otherwise identical to Texas Family Code section 4.006).

2020Marsh v. Marsh, 949 S.W.2d 734, 739 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no pet.).

22
Perez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
22
In the Interest of K.S.green
texapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2021
2 sentences

2021In re K.S., 492 S.W.3d 419, 427 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, pet. denied).

2019Id. § 153.131(b); In re K.S., 492 S.W.3d 419, 427 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, pet. denied).

22
Conrad v. Judsongreen
texapp · 1971 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
22
Turrubiartes v. Olveragreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
22
Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Uniongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
22
In Re SMLgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
22
Armour v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
22
Hood v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Michalik v. Hermanngreen
ca5 · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
22
Green v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
22
Russell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
22
In Re UPgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2014
2 sentences

2014In re U.P., 105 S.W.3d 222, 230 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, pet. denied).

2014In re U.P., 105 S.W.3d 222, 230 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, pet. denied).

15
United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.green
scotus · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. (citing Ashcroft v. Am.

2013Lo Page 4 based on its content, the usual presumption of constitutionality is reversed.11 Content-based regulations (those laws that distinguish favored from disfavored speech based on the ideas expressed)12 are presumptively invalid, and the government bears the burden to rebut that presumption.13 The Supreme Court applies the “most exacting scrutiny to regulations that suppress, disadvantage, or impose differential burdens upon speech because of its content.” 14 To satisfy strict scrutiny, a law that regulates speech must be (1) necessary to serve a (2) compelling state interest and (3) narr

13
Plains Builders, Inc. v. Steel Source, Inc.green
texapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024Plains Builders, Inc. v. Steel Source, Inc., 408 S.W.3d 596, 602-03 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2013, no pet.); Doncaster v. Hernaiz, 161 S.W.3d 594, 603 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2005, no pet.); Tex. R.

2014Plains Builders, Inc., 408 S.W.3d at 602 -03 (citing Doncaster v. Hernaiz, 161 S.W.3d 594, 603 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2005, no pet.)).

12
Colburn v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023See Colburn v. State, 966 S.W.2d 511, 520 (Tex. Crim.

2021Colburn, 966 S.W.2d at 520 .

12
Blockbuster, Inc. v. C-Span Entertainment, Inc.green
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2022
2 sentences

2022Blockbuster, Inc. v. C-Span Entm’t, Inc., 276 S.W.3d 482, 488 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2008, pet. dism’d by agr.).

2015Id.

12
Kroger Texas Ltd. Partnership v. Suberugreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021The plaintiff bears the burden to rebut this presumption “by producing evidence that the defendant initiated a prosecution on the basis of information or motives that do not support a reasonable belief that the claimant was guilty of the charged crime.” Id.

2020The plaintiff bears the burden to rebut this presumption “by producing evidence that the defendant initiated a prosecution on the basis of information or motives that do not support a reasonable belief that the claimant was guilty of the charged crime.” Id.

12
cluster 2144green
· · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
12
Thompson, Ex Parte Ronaldgreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
12
In Re ALEgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Sheshunoff v. Sheshunoffgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Stults v. State green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2022Stults, 23 S.W.3d at 206 (citing Quinn, 958 S.W.2d at 401 ).

2019Stults, 23 S.W.3d at 206 ; see also Quinn, 958 S.W.2d at 401 .

52008–2022
Ex parte Flores green
texapp · 2015
2 sentences

2022Ex parte Lo, 424 S.W.3d at 15 ; Ex parte Flores, 483 S.W.3d at 639 .

2018Such restrictions are “presumptively invalid, and the government bears the burden to rebut that presumption.” Ex parte Flores, 483 S.W.3d at 639 (citing Ex parte Lo, 424 S.W.3d at 15 ).

42016–2022
Sanchez v. State green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2015Id. at 90 .

2015Id. at 90 .

42015–2015
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

2021Va. Bd. of Educ. v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 , 638–39 (1943). 47 Ashcroft v. Am.

2021Va. Bd. of Educ. v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 , 638–39 (1943). 47 Ashcroft v. Am.

22021–2021
Jackson Law Office, P.C. v. Chappell green
texapp · 2000
22013–2013
In Re CMC green
texapp · 2008
22012–2012
Neal v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
22009–2009
In Re CH green
tex · 2002
22006–2007
Eli Lilly and Co. v. Biffle green
texapp · 1993
21995–2006
City of Brookside Village v. Comeau green
tex · 1982
12026–2026
Ex Parte Stuart Oland Wheeler green
texapp · 2015
12024–2024
Luz Chavez, Individually, as Representative of the Estates of Rudolph Chavez, Sr. (Deceased) and Rudolph Chavez, Jr. (Deceased), and as Next Friend of J.C., a Minor, Darlene Chavez, Allen Chavez, Francisco Chavez, and Celia Chavez v. Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Jose Juarez green
tex · 2017
12024–2024
Garza v. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission green
tex · 2002
12022–2022
Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Assn. green
scotus · 2011
12020–2020
Wilson v. Wilson green
tex · 1947
12019–2019
In the INTEREST OF P.R.W., a Child green
texapp · 2016
12018–2018
State v. Abigail Marie Stubbs green
texapp · 2016
12017–2017
in the Matter of the Marriage of Isis Spencer Butts and Rickey Sharnard Butts green
texapp · 2014
12017–2017
Horhn v. State green
texapp · 2016
12016–2016
King v. Graham green
tex · 2003
12015–2015
Thompson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1999
12015–2015
Texas Bank and Trust Co. v. Moore green
tex · 1980
12014–2014
Gates v. Asher green
tex · 1955
12011–2011
Hall v. Harris County Child Welfare Unit green
texapp · 1976
12010–2010
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
12009–2009
National Ass'n of Reversionary Property Owners v. Surface Transportation Board green
scotus · 1996
12009–2009

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 263.307 (50) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 101.007 (49) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (48) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 109.002 (42) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.206 (39) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 33.021 (14) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.131 (11) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (9)

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 245 (1933–2026) IN 44 (1982–2020) IL 36 (1978–2025) OH 14 (1998–2026) VA 14 (1987–2026) IA 14 (1993–2023) LA 13 (1989–2018) CA 13 (1991–2026) MI 12 (2013–2024) MS 10 (1999–2026) MO 10 (1964–2014) AR 8 (2012–2024) NC 6 (1936–2025) MN 6 (1997–2016) WI 5 (2004–2024) MT 5 (1984–2010) WA 5 (1990–2018) OR 5 (2006–2025) FL 5 (1991–2012) GA 4 (2005–2019) MD 4 (1987–2015) DE 4 (1912–2020) AZ 3 (1984–2023) PA 3 (1955–1982) NY 3 (2010–2025) WV 3 (2015–2018) SD 3 (2020–2026) TN 2 (2012–2014) NH 2 (1999–2020) KS 2 (2024–2026) AL 2 (1908–2008) OK 2 (1986–2025) ND 2 (1987–2006) NV 2 (2021–2026) MA 2 (2004–2009)

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