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5 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1931–2025 2 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 |
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| No positive-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. | ||
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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| Univ. of Tex. Health Sci. Ctr. at Hous. v. Rios green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Dr. Behzad Nazari, D.D.S. v. State
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2 sentences2025Party Texas Department 481 S.W.3d 640 , 113 of Public Safety v. Discussing immunity in the context of a personal injury claim. 642 (Tex. 2015) Bonilla Houston Belt & 487 S.W.3d 154 , Terminal Railway Discussing immunity in the context of an ultra vires action, where parties alleged 114 158-60 (Tex. Co. v. City of government actor improperly assess monetary charges. 2016) Houston University of Texas 542 S.W.3d 530 , Discussing immunity where government employer did not promote first-year Health Science 115 532-34 (Tex. resident to second-year residency, and the former resident asserted breach o 2025Party Texas Department 481 S.W.3d 640 , 113 of Public Safety v. Discussing immunity in the context of a personal injury claim. 642 (Tex. 2015) Bonilla Houston Belt & 487 S.W.3d 154 , Terminal Railway Discussing immunity in the context of an ultra vires action, where parties alleged 114 158-60 (Tex. Co. v. City of government actor improperly assess monetary charges. 2016) Houston University of Texas 542 S.W.3d 530 , Discussing immunity where government employer did not promote first-year Health Science 115 532-34 (Tex. resident to second-year residency, and the former resident asserted breach o | 1 | 2025–2025 |
PKG Contracting, Inc. v. City of Mesquite
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1 sentence2025PKG Contracting, 197 S.W.3d 388 , 13 Inc. v. City of 388-89 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of quantum meruit and negligence claims. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
City of Angleton v. USFilter Operating Services, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025Mesquite 2006) City of Angleton v. 201 S.W.3d 677 , 14 USFilter Operating Remanding so the lower court could consider Reata’s impact on a counterclaim. 678 (Tex. 2006) Services, Inc. Port Neches-Groves ISD v. 201 S.W.3d 679 , Remanding so the lower court could consider Reata’s impact on a counterclaim 15 Pyramid 681 (Tex. 2006) sounding in contract. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| State v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
DALLAS FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION v. City of Dallas
green
1 sentence2025Flynn Dallas Fire 231 S.W.3d 388 29 Fighters Ass'n v. Discussing immunity in context of breach of contract claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Houston Municipal Employees Pension System v. Ferrell
green
1 sentence2025County Houston Mun. 248 S.W.3d 151 , Discussing immunity where plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment and injunctive 35 Emp. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Texas Department of Transportation v. Gutierrez green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Jimmy Glen Riemer v. the State of Texas and Jerry Patterson, as Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
City of Dallas v. Thompson
green
2 sentences2025Inc. 2006) 210 S.W.3d 601 , City of Dallas v. 19 602-03 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of personal injury claims. 2025Inc. 2006) 210 S.W.3d 601 , City of Dallas v. 19 602-03 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of personal injury claims. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Houston v. Williams green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Harris County Hospital District v. Tomball Regional Hospital green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Dallas County v. Posey
green
2 sentences2025Transp. v. York 845 (Tex. 2009) Tex. Dep’t of 284 S.W.3d 848 , 48 Transp. v. Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued for premises liability. 849 (Tex. 2009) Gutierrez 6 Dallas Cnty. v. 290 S.W.3d 869 49 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs asserted wrongful death claims. 2025Transp. v. York 845 (Tex. 2009) Tex. Dep’t of 284 S.W.3d 848 , 48 Transp. v. Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued for premises liability. 849 (Tex. 2009) Gutierrez 6 Dallas Cnty. v. 290 S.W.3d 869 49 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs asserted wrongful death claims. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Colquitt v. Brazoria County green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas v. Larry M. Gentilello, M.D.
green
1 sentence2025Ass’n, Inc. 392 S.W.3d 635 , Briefly discussing immunity where plaintiff asserted takings claim and claim for 86 Riemer v. State 638 n.1 (Tex. trespass to try title against the State. 2013) Rusk State Hospital 392 S.W.3d 88 , 87 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim. v. Black 91 (Tex. 2012) University of Texas Southwestern 398 S.W.3d 680 , 88 Discussing immunity in the context of an anti-retaliation claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Consolidated Independent School District v. Texas Political Subdivisions Property/Casualty Joint Self-Insurance Fund green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| In Re Texas Department of Transportation green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Corsicana v. Stewart green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| The City of Houston v. Steve Williams green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
City of Dallas v. VSC, LLC
green
2 sentences2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum. 2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Holland
green
1 sentence2025Controls, Inc. 221 S.W.3d 639 , Holding that the State retains sovereign immunity against an alleged takings claim 25 State v. Holland 643-44 (Tex. because the claim sounded in contract. 2007) State v. Fidelity 223 S.W.3d 309 , Holding State waived immunity against defensive counterclaim by initiating 26 and Deposit Co. of 312 (Tex. 2007) litigation on a performance bond. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Texas a & M University System v. Koseoglu green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Dallas v. Reed green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Waco v. Lopez green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas v. Estate of Arancibia Ex Rel. Vasquez-Arancibia
green
1 sentence2025Univ. of Tex. Sw. 324 S.W.3d 544 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued a governmental entity for the wrongful 58 Med. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio v. Bailey
green
1 sentence2025Ctr. at 332 S.W.3d 395 , 63 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| In Re Smith green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
City of Irving v. Inform Construction, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025Eng’g, Inc. 2006) City of Irving v. 201 S.W.3d 693 , 18 Inform Constr., 693-94 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a contract dispute. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Franka v. Velasquez
green
2 sentences2025Lloyd's London Franka v. 332 S.W.3d 367 , 62 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim. 2025Lloyd's London Franka v. 332 S.W.3d 367 , 62 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
University of Texas at El Paso v. Herrera
green
1 sentence2025Water Authority 322 S.W.3d 192 , Univ. of Tex. at El Discussing immunity where plaintiff sued governmental entity for workplace- 56 193, 202 (Tex. Paso v. Herrera related injuries. 2010) Colquitt v. 324 S.W.3d 539 Discussing immunity where plaintiff sued governmental entity for negligence and 57 Brazoria Cnty. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman
green
2 sentences2025Travis Central 342 S.W.3d 54 , 65 Appraisal Dist. v. 54-55 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a retaliatory discharge claim. 2025Travis Central 342 S.W.3d 54 , 65 Appraisal Dist. v. 54-55 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a retaliatory discharge claim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Stephen F. Austin State University v. Flynn green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Dallas v. Martin green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Dallas v. Albert green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Co. v. Dallas Area Rapid Transit green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| City of Dallas v. Stewart green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Department v. Sawyer Trust green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Porretto v. Texas General Land Office green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. v. Emmett green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Texas Department of Public Safety v. Bonilla green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
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.