39 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 5 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Estate of Kuenstler v. Trevinogreen2 sentences2014In Estate of Kuenstler v. Trevino, 836 S.W.2d 715, 718 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1992, no writ), this court explained that section 145(h) “does not deny the probate court’s jurisdiction over a contested claim against an estate served by an independent executor.” Because a probate court retains general -2- 04-13-00367-CV jurisdiction to hear matters incident to an estate, this court held that “[t]he probate court has subject matter jurisdiction over independent executors.” Id. at 719 . 2014In Estate of Kuenstler v. Trevino, 836 S.W.2d 715, 718 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1992, no writ), this court explained that section 145(h) “does not deny the probate court’s jurisdiction over a contested claim against an estate served by an independent executor.” Because a probate court retains general -2- 04-13-00367-CV jurisdiction to hear matters incident to an estate, this court held that “[t]he probate court has subject matter jurisdiction over independent executors.” Id. at 719 . | 2 | 3 |
Anders v. Californiagreen2 sentences2010Compliance with Anders v. California Pursuant to Anders v. California , 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967), appellant's court-appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief with this Court, stating that he has "diligently searched the record . . . and [has] researched the law applicable to the facts and issues" and in his professional opinion, "no reversible error is reflected by the record." After discussing the contested hearing, the punishment assessed, and applicable law, counsel concludes that "no arguable factual or evidentiary issues are disclosed by the record in this case which would amount to r 2010Compliance with Anders v. California Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967), appellant’s court-appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief with this Court, stating that he has "diligently searched the record . . . and [has] researched the law applicable to the facts and issues" and in his professional opinion, "no reversible error is reflected by the record." After discussing the contested hearing, the punishment assessed, and applicable law, counsel concludes that "no arguable factual or evidentiary issues are disclosed by the record in this case which would amount to re | 2 | 3 |
Tervita, LLC v. Casey Sutterfieldgreen2 sentences2019See id., at 728 (stating that the “meaning of ‘a judicial proceeding’ is an actual, pending judicial proceeding.”) see also Tervita, LLC v. Sutterfield, 482 S.W.3d 280, 286-87 (Tex.App.—Dallas 2015, pet. denied)(employer’s statement to former employee that employee was not entitled to workers’ 15 compensation for dismissal was made outside of the contested hearing before the Division of Workers’ Compensation and therefore did not constitute an exercise of the right to petition). 2019See id., at 728 (stating that the “meaning of ‘a judicial proceeding’ is an actual, pending judicial proceeding.”), see also Tervita, LLC v. Sutterfield, 482 S.W.3d 280, 286-87 (Tex.App.—Dallas 2015, pet. denied)(employer’s statement to former employee that employee was not entitled to workers’ compensation for dismissal was made outside of the contested hearing before the Division of Workers’ Compensation and therefore did not constitute an exercise of the right to petition). | 2 | 2 |
Hawkins v. Stategreen2 sentences2010App. 2008) (orig. proceeding) ("In Texas, an Anders brief need not specifically advance 'arguable' points of error if counsel finds none, but it must provide record references to the facts and procedural history and set out pertinent legal authorities.") (citing Hawkins v. State , 112 S.W.3d 340, 343-44 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.)); Stafford v. State , 813 S.W.2d 503 , 510 n.3 (Tex. Crim. 2010App. 2008) (orig. proceeding) (“In Texas, an Anders brief need not specifically advance ‘arguable’ points of error if counsel finds none, but it must provide record references to the facts and procedural history and set out pertinent legal authorities.”) (citing Hawkins v. State, 112 S.W.3d 340, 343-44 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.)); Stafford v. State, 813 S.W.2d 503 , 510 n.3 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
Barnard v. Barnardgreen2 sentences2008CODE ANN. § 7.001 (Vernon 2006). 19 Massey v. Massey, 807 S.W.2d 391, 398 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, writ denied). 20 Murff, 615 S.W.2d at 699 ; Schaban-Maurer v. Maurer-Schaban, 238 S.W.3d 815 , 820–21 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2007, no pet.); Baccus v. Baccus, 808 S.W.2d 694, 700 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1991, no writ). 21 Barnard v. Barnard, 133 S.W.3d 782 , 787–89 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, pet. denied) (reversing slightly unequal property division where trial court did not hold a contested hearing but divided property based on parties’ proposed settlement agreements to which neither par 2008Barnard v. Barnard, 133 S.W.3d 782, 788 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, pet. denied). | 1 | 2 |
State Office of Risk Mgmt. v. Martinezgreen1 sentence2025State Office of Risk Mgmt. v. Martinez, 539 S.W.3d 266, 271 (Tex. 2017). | 1 | 1 |
In Re DJMgreen1 sentence2023See id. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Tyler Asphalt & Gravel Co., Inc.green1 sentence2019See In re Tyler Asphalt & Gravel Co., Inc., 107 S.W.3d 832, 841 (Tex.App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, orig. proceeding). | 1 | 1 |
Levatino v. Apple Tree Café Touring, Inc.green1 sentence2019See id., at 728 (stating that the “meaning of ‘a judicial proceeding’ is an actual, pending judicial proceeding.”) see also Tervita, LLC v. Sutterfield, 482 S.W.3d 280, 286-87 (Tex.App.—Dallas 2015, pet. denied)(employer’s statement to former employee that employee was not entitled to workers’ 15 compensation for dismissal was made outside of the contested hearing before the Division of Workers’ Compensation and therefore did not constitute an exercise of the right to petition). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Suzanne Wolfegreen1 sentence2016See id. at 644-45 . | 1 | 1 |
| Ceramic Tile International, Inc. v. Balusekgreen | 1 | 1 |
In Re DCgreen1 sentence2015In Schiller, the Dallas court stated, “Appellants’ agreement to the form of the injunction order after the trial court granted the injunction can in no way be considered an agreement to the order’s substance.” Id.; see In re D.C., 180 S.W.3d 647, 649 (Tex. App.—Waco 2005, no pet.) (observing that some Texas courts differentiate between the phrase “approved as to form and substance” and “approved as to form,” with the former indicating a consent 13 judgment while the latter does not); Baw v. Baw, 949 SW.2d 764 , 766–67 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1997, no writ) (stating that for a valid consent judgment, | 1 | 1 |
| Bureaucracy Online, Inc. v. Schillergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ted Larson v. Jack Giesenschlaggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Columbia Rio Grande Regional Hospital v. Stovergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Estate of Leegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Pletcher v. Goetzgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baccus v. Baccusgreen | 1 | 1 |
| O'CAROLAN v. Hoppergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Massey v. Masseygreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Ronald S. Jenkinsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Acord v. General Motors Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Gonzales
green
2 sentences2015Gonzales, 850 S.W.2d at 675 . 2015Gonzales, 850 S.W.2d at 675 . | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Stafford v. State
green
2 sentences2010App. 2008) (orig. proceeding) ("In Texas, an Anders brief need not specifically advance 'arguable' points of error if counsel finds none, but it must provide record references to the facts and procedural history and set out pertinent legal authorities.") (citing Hawkins v. State , 112 S.W.3d 340, 343-44 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.)); Stafford v. State , 813 S.W.2d 503 , 510 n.3 (Tex. Crim. 2010App. 2008) (orig. proceeding) (“In Texas, an Anders brief need not specifically advance ‘arguable’ points of error if counsel finds none, but it must provide record references to the facts and procedural history and set out pertinent legal authorities.”) (citing Hawkins v. State, 112 S.W.3d 340, 343-44 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.)); Stafford v. State, 813 S.W.2d 503 , 510 n.3 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2010–2010 |
Stinson v. Insurance Co. of Pennsylvania
green
2 sentences2010Stinson, 286 S.W.3d at 82 . 2010Stinson , 286 S.W.3d at 82 . | 2 | 2010–2010 |
In Re Schulman
green
2 sentences2010Compliance with Anders v. California Pursuant to Anders v. California , 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967), appellant's court-appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief with this Court, stating that he has "diligently searched the record . . . and [has] researched the law applicable to the facts and issues" and in his professional opinion, "no reversible error is reflected by the record." After discussing the contested hearing, the punishment assessed, and applicable law, counsel concludes that "no arguable factual or evidentiary issues are disclosed by the record in this case which would amount to r 2010Compliance with Anders v. California Pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967), appellant’s court-appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief with this Court, stating that he has "diligently searched the record . . . and [has] researched the law applicable to the facts and issues" and in his professional opinion, "no reversible error is reflected by the record." After discussing the contested hearing, the punishment assessed, and applicable law, counsel concludes that "no arguable factual or evidentiary issues are disclosed by the record in this case which would amount to re | 2 | 2010–2010 |
Heard v. State
green
2 sentences1999The contested instruction stated: "You are further instructed that if a Defendant indulges in the use of drugs to such an extent that he thereby makes himself more susceptible to the influence of intoxicating liquor than he otherwise would have been and by reason thereof becomes intoxicated from the recent use of intoxicating liquor, he would be in the same position as though his intoxication was produced by the use of intoxicating liquor alone." Id. 1999The contested instruction stated: “You are further instructed that if a Defendant indulges in the use of drugs to such an extent that he thereby makes himself more susceptible to the influence of intoxicating liquor than he otherwise would have been and by reason thereof becomes intoxicated from the recent use of intoxicating liquor, he would be in the same position as though his intoxication was produced by the use of intoxicating liquor alone.” Id. | 2 | 1999–1999 |
Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Ass'n v. Council of Co-Owners of Saida II Towers Condominium Ass'n
green
2 sentences1996Relying on Blount and Saida Towers, we stated in Testoni that we have “required all statutory causes of action arising on a legislatively created claim to be brought before the agency as part of a contested hearing.” Id. 1996Relying on Blount and Saida Towers , we stated in Testoni that we have "required all statutory causes of action arising on a legislatively created claim to be brought before the agency as part of a contested hearing." Id. | 2 | 1996–1996 |
Morales v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
green
1 sentence2025Morales, 241 S.W.3d at 516 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Higgins v. Randall County Sheriff's Office
green
1 sentence2024Higgins, 257 S.W.3d at 686-87 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
De Leon v. Aguilar
green
1 sentence2024Id. at 2 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Rusk State Hospital v. Black
green
1 sentence2023Additionally, the question of timeliness goes to the jurisdictional prerequisites needed to invoke the trial court’s jurisdiction which can be addressed. 14 that “[a]n applicant or a party to a contested hearing may not file suit against the district under Section 36.251 if a request for rehearing was not filed on time.” Id. § 36.413(c). | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Tapia, Gilbert Jr.
green
1 sentence2019Jacobs’s attorney again attempted to inform the judge the evidence was “not adequate” to support the judgment, but the judge cut her off and replied, “this is done.” By finding the allegations true and revoking Jacobs’s probation without hearing any actual evidence, the trial court deprived Jacobs of the minimum requirements of due process, including her right to disclosure of the evidence against her, an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and cross- examine witnesses, and “a neutral and detached hearing body.” See Tapia, 462 S.W.3d at 41–42 (citing Gagnon, 411 U.S. at 786 ). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
In Re Luby's Cafeterias, Inc.
green
1 sentence2019Id. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Gagnon v. Scarpelli
red
1 sentence2019Jacobs’s attorney again attempted to inform the judge the evidence was “not adequate” to support the judgment, but the judge cut her off and replied, “this is done.” By finding the allegations true and revoking Jacobs’s probation without hearing any actual evidence, the trial court deprived Jacobs of the minimum requirements of due process, including her right to disclosure of the evidence against her, an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and cross- examine witnesses, and “a neutral and detached hearing body.” See Tapia, 462 S.W.3d at 41–42 (citing Gagnon, 411 U.S. at 786 ). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Thota v. Young
green
1 sentence2018Cf. Thota v. Young, 366 S.W.3d 678 , 683–84, 694 (Tex. 2012) (holding that the trial court’s inclusion of a question on the plaintiff’s contributory negligence was harmless because the jury answered “no” regarding the defendant’s negligence). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Texas Department of State Health Services v. Balquinta
green
2 sentences2018The parties agreed that the Planned Parenthood entities “sufficiently demonstrated the injury-in-fact and causal connection components of standing,” id. at 740 , as the contested rule“virtually eliminated” the visits that Planned Parenthood would otherwise receive from TWHP-covered clients and reduced the entities’ revenues. 2018Id. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
In Re Garza
green
1 sentence2016Second, in Garza, we applied precedent from the Texas Supreme Court, this court, and other Texas appellate courts to conclude that a temporary injunction order that failed to meet the requirements of Rule 683 was void, not voidable. 126 S.W.3d at 271 - 73. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Alford v. Krum red | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Hedick v. Lone Star Steel Company green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
In the Interest of A.W.
green
1 sentence2015See Larson, 368 S.W.3d at 798 ; A.W., 302 S.W.3d at 930 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Robert Fair, Independent of the Estate of Wilton Fair, and Barton Walker Fair, Jr. v. Arp Club Lake, Inc. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Criswell v. European Crossroads Shopping Center, Ltd. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Baw v. Baw green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Dahlberg v. Holden green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Curdy v. Stafford
green
2 sentences2015Stewart v. Blain was wrongly decided, but even if it were not, the language here has a significant difference.. . . . . . . . . . 8 CONCLUSION and PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES Cases Alford v. Krum, 671 S.W.2d 870 (Tex. 1984). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Criswell v. European Crossroads S 2015Stewart v. Blain was wrongly decided, but even if it were not, the language here has a significant difference.. . . . . . . . . . 8 CONCLUSION and PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES Cases Alford v. Krum, 671 S.W.2d 870 (Tex. 1984). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Criswell v. European Crossroads S | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Davis v. Skipper
green
1 sentence2015Stewart v. Blain was wrongly decided, but even if it were not, the language here has a significant difference.. . . . . . . . . . 8 CONCLUSION and PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES Cases Alford v. Krum, 671 S.W.2d 870 (Tex. 1984). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Criswell v. European Crossroads S | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Slay v. TEX. COM'N ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Thomas v. Long green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Pinchback v. Hockles green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Schaban-Maurer v. Maurer-Schaban green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Murff v. Murff green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Cryan v. State neutral | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Estate of Nelson v. Neal green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.