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purposes rule in Texas

198 Texas opinions name it 6 courts 1924–2026 27 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 (55)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Authoritygreen
tex · 1979 · cited in 19 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–2022
2 sentences

2022Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337 , 343 n.7 (Tex. 1993) (explaining that “grounds for summary judgment and the issues defeating entitlement thereto must be in writing and before the trial court at the hearing” and that “to permit grounds and issues to be presented orally would encourage parties to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing” (citing City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth., 589 S.W.2d 671, 677 (Tex. 1979))). 7 summary judgment proof when necessary to establish a fact issue” or nonmovant “m

2020“To permit ‘issues’ to be presented orally would encourage parties to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a -3- 04-19-00129-CV practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing.” Id.

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Benson v. Wanda Petroleum Companygreen
tex · 1971 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2015
2 sentences

2009The purposes of this exception are to ensure that a “defendant is not twice vexed for the same acts, and to achieve judicial economy by precluding those who have had a fair trial from relitigating claims.” Id. (citing Benson v. Wanda Petroleum Co., 468 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Tex. 1971)).

2009The purposes of this exception are to ensure that a "defendant is not twice vexed for the same acts, and to achieve judicial economy by precluding those who have had a fair trial from relitigating claims." Id. (citing Benson v. Wanda Petroleum Co. , 468 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Tex. 1971)).

88
Richards v. Allengreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1979–2015
2 sentences

2015Richards v. Allen, 402 S.W.2d 158, 161 (Tex.1966); rule 166-A(c).

2002It is the presentation of the issues orally that both cases held would encourage parties “to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing.” Clear Creek, 589 S.W.2d at 677 (citing Richards v. Allen, 402 S.W.2d 158, 161 (Tex.1966) and Tex.R.

44
Dew v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026Given the purposes of the exception, an officer may search the arrestee’s “personal effects.” Dew v. State, 214 S.W.3d 459, 462 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2005, no pet.).

2025Given the purposes of the exception, the search allows “a relatively extensive exploration of the person,” Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 25 (1968), and his “personal effects,” Dew v. State, 214 S.W.3d 459, 462 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2005, no pet.).

33
R.K. v. Ramirezgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2013R.K. v. Ramirez, 887 S.W.2d 836, 840 (Tex.1994) (orig. proceeding).

2004R.K. v. Ramirez, 887 S.W.2d 836, 840 (Tex.1994) (citing Ginsberg v. Fifth Court of Appeals, 686 S.W.2d 105, 107 (Tex.1985) (orig.proeeeding) and Ex Parte Abell, 613 S.W.2d 255, 262 (Tex.1981) (orig.proeeeding)).

33
Womack v. Berrygreen
tex · 1956 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022In such situations, we have said, “[t]he principles that are to guide [the] court’s discretionary decision are determined by the purposes of the rule at issue.” Samlowski v. Wooten, 332 S.W.3d 404, 414 (Tex. 2011) (Guzman, J., concurring); see id. at 410 (plurality op.); Womack v. Berry, 291 S.W.2d 677, 683 (Tex. 1956) (orig. proceeding).

2015See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203, 207 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Downer, 701 S.W.2d at 242 ; Womack v. Berry, 291 S.W.2d 677, 683 (1956) (orig. proceeding).

23
Berkemer v. McCartygreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–2000
2 sentences

2000See id. at 440, 104 S.Ct. at 3150 .

2000See id. at 440, 104 S.Ct. at 3150 .

23
Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Given the purposes of the exception, the search allows “a relatively extensive exploration of the person,” Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 25 (1968), and his “personal effects,” Dew v. State, 214 S.W.3d 459, 462 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2005, no pet.).

2025Given the purposes of the exception, the search allows “a relatively extensive exploration of the person,” Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 25 (1968), and his “personal effects,” Dew v. State, 214 S.W.3d 459, 462 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2005, no pet.).

22
Oscar Luis Lopez v. LA MADELEINE OF TEXASgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024“The party offering the undisclosed evidence has the burden to establish good cause or lack of surprise, which must be supported by the record.” Lopez v. La Madeleine of Tex., Inc., 200 S.W.3d 854, 860 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006, no pet.); see also TEX.

2022“The party offering the undisclosed evidence has the burden to establish good cause or lack of surprise, which must be supported by the record.” Lopez v. La Madeleine of Tex., Inc., 200 S.W.3d 854, 860 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006, no pet.); see also Tex. R.

22
Hobbs v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024Hobbs v. State, 298 S.W.3d 193, 199 (Tex. Crim.

2022Hobbs v. State, 298 S.W.3d 193, 199 (Tex. Crim.

22
In Re Kings Ridge Homeowners Ass'n, Inc.green
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024“The purposes of this rule are to promote responsible assessment of settlement and prevent trial by ambush.” In re Kings Ridge Homeowners Ass’n, 303 S.W.3d 773, 783 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009, orig. proceeding).

2022“The purposes of this rule are to promote 9 responsible assessment of settlement and prevent trial by ambush.” In re Kings Ridge Homeowners Ass’n, 303 S.W.3d 773, 783 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009, orig. proceeding).

22
Puri v. Mansukhanigreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2019
2 sentences

2019See Black v. Shor, 443 S.W.3d 154, 166 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2013, pet. denied) (“The term ‘tried’ for the purposes of rule 4 296 includes the disposition of a case rendered after an evidentiary hearing before the trial court upon conflicting evidence.”); Puri v. Mansukhani, 973 S.W.2d 701, 708 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, no pet.) (“A case is ‘tried’ when there is an evidentiary hearing before the court upon conflicting evidence.”); see generally, Lusk v. Serv.

2013See R.H. v. Smith, 339 S.W.3d 756, 761 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2011, no pet.); Puri v. Mansukhani, 973 S.W.2d 701, 708 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, no pet.) When a judgment is rendered as a matter of law, findings and conclusions have no purpose and should not be requested or considered on appeal.

22
In Re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203, 207 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Downer, 701 S.W.2d at 242 ; Womack v. Berry, 291 S.W.2d 677, 683 (1956) (orig. proceeding).

2011See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203, 207 (Tex.2004) (orig. proceeding); Womack, 291 S.W.2d at 683 .

22
Jeanes v. Hendersongreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2015
2 sentences

2015Second, the court looked to see "whether the factual situation presented is such that the purposes of the doctrine of merger shall be frustrated absent enforcement of the bar." 496 S.W.2d at 532. [6] In Jeanes v. Henderson, 688 S.W.2d 100, 103 (Tex.1985), we cited section 24(2) of the Restatement as authority for the definition of claims preclusion.

1992In Jeanes v. Henderson, 688 S.W.2d 100, 103 (Tex.1985), we cited section 24(2) of the Restatement as authority for the definition of claims preclusion.

22
Haase v. Glaznergreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Baylor Univ. v. Sonnichsen, 221 S.W.3d 632, 636 (Tex.2007) (per curiam); Haase v. Glazner, 62 S.W.3d 795, 799 (Tex.2001). .

2013For the purposes of this analysis, it is presumed that the jury’s finding in response to Question 19 and Westergren’s failure to challenge this finding in the trial court do not preclude Westergren from successfully challenging the trial court’s judgment as to the fraud claims. 43 See Baylor Univ. v. Sonnichsen, 221 S.W.3d 632, 636 (Tex. 2007) (per curiam); Haase v. Glazner, 62 S.W.3d 795, 799 (Tex. 2001). 44 See Hugh Symons Group, PLC v. Motorola, Inc., 292 F.3d 466, 470 (5th Cir. 2002) (applying Texas law); Lam v. Nguyen, 335 S.W.3d 786 , 791–92 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, pet. denied); Bank of

22
Baylor University v. Sonnichsengreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Baylor Univ. v. Sonnichsen, 221 S.W.3d 632, 636 (Tex.2007) (per curiam); Haase v. Glazner, 62 S.W.3d 795, 799 (Tex.2001). .

2013For the purposes of this analysis, it is presumed that the jury’s finding in response to Question 19 and Westergren’s failure to challenge this finding in the trial court do not preclude Westergren from successfully challenging the trial court’s judgment as to the fraud claims. 43 See Baylor Univ. v. Sonnichsen, 221 S.W.3d 632, 636 (Tex. 2007) (per curiam); Haase v. Glazner, 62 S.W.3d 795, 799 (Tex. 2001). 44 See Hugh Symons Group, PLC v. Motorola, Inc., 292 F.3d 466, 470 (5th Cir. 2002) (applying Texas law); Lam v. Nguyen, 335 S.W.3d 786 , 791–92 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, pet. denied); Bank of

22
Del Lago Partners, Inc. v. Smithgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013Auto Supply Co. v. Campbell , 373 S.W.2d 735, 736 (Tex. 1963) (setting out the duty of a possessor of land with respect to dangerous conditions as including a duty to either make the condition reasonably safe or give a warning adequate to enable visitors to avoid the harm); see also Del Lago Partners, Inc. v. Smith , 307 S.W.3d 762, 774 (Tex. 2010) (“In some circumstances, no warning can suffice as reasonably prudent action to reduce or remove an unreasonable risk.”).

2012See Del Lago Partners, Inc., 307 S.W.3d at 770 ; City of Keller, 168 S.W.3d at 822, 827 .

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Aylor v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Aylor v. State 727 S.W.2d 727, 729 (Tex.App.-Austin 1987, pet. ref'd).

2013Aylor v. State 727 S.W.2d 727, 729 (Tex.App. -- Austin 1987, pet. ref'd).

22
Padilla v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See id. at 1485.

2012For the purposes of the analysis in this opinion, it is presumed that (1) the opinion in Padilla applies retroactively to the case under review, and (2) the performance of appellant’s trial counsel was deficient because he did not advise appellant that appellant’s deportation would be ―presumptively mandatory‖ upon appellant’s conviction for the offense to which appellant pleaded ―guilty.‖ See id. 3 In Padilla, the Supreme Court did not change the standard for proving prejudice under Strickland, but the Supreme Court made several observations regarding proof of prejudice.

22
Lott v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Lott v. State, 874 S.W.2d 687 , 688 n.2 (Tex. Crim.

2011See Lott v. State , 874 S.W.2d 687 , 688 n.2 (Tex. Crim.

22
Hector v. Thalergreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2011On appeal, Jon mentions the theft of personal property but does not appear to advance an independent argument regarding the viability of his claim of theft, if any, in relation to the trial court’s dismissal. [3] For the purposes of our analysis and due to the unclear nature of Jon’s claims against the ten individual defendants, we set aside any considerations regarding immunity as it applies to the individual defendants. [4] Further, though the trial court could not have concluded that Jon’s claims had no arguable basis in fact if it had not held a hearing, see Hector v. Thaler , 862 S.W.2d 1

2002On appeal, Jon mentions the theft of personal property but does not appear to advance an independent argument regarding the viability of his claim of theft, if any, in relation to the trial court’s dismissal. [3] For the purposes of our analysis and due to the unclear nature of Jon’s claims against the ten individual defendants, we set aside any considerations regarding immunity as it applies to the individual defendants. [4] Further, though the trial court could not have concluded that Jon’s claims had no arguable basis in fact if it had not held a hearing, see Hector v. Thaler , 862 S.W.2d 1

22
Wheeler v. Yettie Kersting Memorial Hospitalgreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Wheeler v. Yettie Kersting Mem'l Hosp. , 761 S.W.2d 785, 787 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1988, writ denied); see Sosa v. Cent.

2009Wheeler v. Yettie Kersting Mem’l Hosp., 761 S.W.2d 785, 787 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1988, writ denied); see Sosa v. Cent.

22
In Re BWgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009FAM.CODE ANN. § 51.13(a) ("Except as provided by Subsection (d), an order of adjudication or disposition in a proceeding under this title is not a conviction of a crime."); In re B.W., 274 S.W.3d 179, 182 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, pet. filed) (involving similar argument that a juvenile appellant was "prosecuted" for prostitution). [3] For the purposes of our analysis, we presume, without deciding, that appellant's arguments are not barred by her confession in the stipulation of evidence or by the trial court's adjudication of appellant based on this agreement. [4] Unless otherwise sp

2009Code Ann. ' 51.13(a) ( A Except as provided by Subsection (d), an order of adjudication or disposition in a proceeding under this title is not a conviction of a crime. @ ); In re B.W. , 274 S.W.3d 179, 182 (Tex. App. C Houston [1st Dist.] 2008, pet. filed) (involving similar argument that a juvenile appellant was A prosecuted @ for prostitution). [3] For the purposes of our analysis, we presume, without deciding, that appellant = s arguments are not barred by her confession in the stipulation of evidence or by the trial court = s adjudication of appellant based on this agreement. [4] Unless ot

22
Thomas v. Bilbygreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
22
Rodgers v. Commission for Lawyer Disciplinegreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
22
Ex Parte Abellgreen
tex · 1981 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
22
Ginsberg v. Fifth Court of Appealsgreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
22
Tell v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
22
Gray v. Baker & Taylor Drilling Co.green
texapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2002
22
Jones v. City of Houstongreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
22
Monsanto Company v. Milamgreen
tex · 1973 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
22
Gibson v. Stategreen
idaho · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
22
Smith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2025
2 sentences

2018The purposes of a hearing on a motion for new trial are to decide -4- 04-17-00119-CR whether the case should be retried and to “prepare a record for presenting issues on appeal in the event the motion is denied.” Id.

2018The purposes of a hearing on a motion for new trial are to decide whether the case should be retried and to “prepare a record for presenting issues on appeal in the event the motion is denied.” Id.

115
Ex Parte Wrathergreen
tex · 1942 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
12
In Re Users System Services, Inc.green
tex · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Ayres v. Canalesgreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
In Re Georgegreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
National Medical Enterprises, Inc. v. Godbeygreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
In Re Meadorgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
In Re American Home Products Corp.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (25)

CaseCitedYears
Amstadt v. United States Brass Corp. green
tex · 1996
2 sentences

2024“The purposes of the exception are to ensure that a defendant is not twice vexed for the same acts, and to achieve judicial economy by precluding those who have had a fair trial from relitigating claims.” Id. at 653 .

2015Amstadt, 919 S.W.2d at 653 .

32013–2024
Sysco Food Services, Inc. v. Trapnell green
tex · 1995
2 sentences

2013Auth. , 879 S.W.2d 64 , 66 n.1 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, writ dism’d by agr.) (same). [21] Sysco Food Servs., Inc. v. Trapnell , 890 S.W.2d 796 , 801–02, 803 (Tex. 1994) (setting out the elements of collateral estoppel and discussing the purposes of the doctrine). [22] See Texas Dep’t of Transp. v. Olson , 980 S.W.2d 890, 895 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1998, no pet.) (holding that TxDOT’s negligence in permitting shrubbery, bushes, and high grass to obscure drivers’ views at an intersection was a ground on which the jury could find proximate cause of an accident at the intersection). [23] Grapevine ,

2013Thus, to affirm the 21 Sysco Food Servs., Inc. v. Trapnell, 890 S.W.2d 796 , 801–02, 803 (Tex. 1994) (setting out the elements of collateral estoppel and discussing the purposes of the doctrine). 11 summary judgment on this ground requires us to consider the sufficiency of the evidence on its own merits and not merely in light of our previous statement.

32013–2015
McConnell v. Southside Independent School District green
tex · 1993
2 sentences

2023Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337 , 343 n.7 (Tex. 1993) (stating that the creation of a reporter’s record at a summary judgment hearing is “a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing”). 11 While the reporter’s record from the summary judgment hearing in this case is incomplete, the clerk’s record includes the City’s motion for summary judgment and the evidence and exhibits submitted in support of the City’s motion.

2022Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337 , 343 n.7 (Tex. 1993) (explaining that “grounds for summary judgment and the issues defeating entitlement thereto must be in writing and before the trial court at the hearing” and that “to permit grounds and issues to be presented orally would encourage parties to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing” (citing City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth., 589 S.W.2d 671, 677 (Tex. 1979))). 7 summary judgment proof when necessary to establish a fact issue” or nonmovant “m

22022–2023
Olsen v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline green
texapp · 2011
2 sentences

2011App. P. 44.1. 28 See Olsen v. Comm’n for Lawyer Discipline, 347 S.W.3d 876 , 885–86 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, no pet.); see also City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth., 589 S.W.2d 671, 677 (Tex. 1979) (requiring summary judgment grounds and objections to be in writing and stating that ―[t]o permit ‗issues‘ to be presented orally would encourage parties to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing‖). 16 ‗Well, I guess I better finally read through all the material.‘‖ That the trial court had a

2011App. P. 44.1. [28] See Olsen v. Comm’n for Lawyer Discipline , 347 S.W.3d 876 , 885–86 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, no pet.); see also City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth. , 589 S.W.2d 671, 677 (Tex. 1979) (requiring summary judgment grounds and objections to be in writing and stating that “[t]o permit ‘issues’ to be presented orally would encourage parties to request that a court reporter record summary judgment hearings, a practice neither necessary nor appropriate to the purposes of such a hearing”). [29] In re Blakeney , 254 S.W.3d 659, 662 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2008, no pet.); Risner v. M

22011–2011
Wheat v. State green
texapp · 2005
2 sentences

2010Wheat, 165 S.W.3d at 805-06 ; Act of May 30, 2003, 78th Leg., R.S., ch. 250, § 3, 2003 Tex. Gen.

2010Id. at 805-06 (citing TEX.

22010–2010
Texas Water Rights Commission v. Crow Iron Works green
tex · 1979
2 sentences

2009The purposes of this exception are to ensure that a “defendant is not twice vexed for the same acts, and to achieve judicial economy by precluding those who have had a fair trial from relitigating claims.” Id. (citing Benson v. Wanda Petroleum Co., 468 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Tex. 1971)).

2009The purposes of this exception are to ensure that a "defendant is not twice vexed for the same acts, and to achieve judicial economy by precluding those who have had a fair trial from relitigating claims." Id. (citing Benson v. Wanda Petroleum Co. , 468 S.W.2d 361, 363 (Tex. 1971)).

22009–2009
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Easterwood green
scotus · 1993
22005–2005
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Shanklin green
scotus · 2000
22005–2005
Sinclair v. Savings & Loan Commissioner of Texas green
texapp · 1985
22004–2004
Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Esprit Finance, Inc. green
texapp · 1998
22003–2003
Verburgt v. Dorner green
tex · 1998
22002–2002
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. green
ca3 · 1986
21991–1991
Hunter v. Whiteaker & Washington green
texapp · 1921
21988–1988
McKart v. United States green
scotus · 1969
21984–1984
Sams v. Creager green
· 1893
21937–1938
Grant v. Thirteenth Court of Appeals green
tex · 1994
12026–2026
John A. Lance, Debra L. Lance, F.D. Franks, and Helen Franks v. Judith and Terry Robinson, Gary and Brenda Fest, Virginia Gray, Butch Townsend and Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 green
tex · 2018
12025–2025
Abdnor v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
12024–2024
Wallace v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
12024–2024
Jeremy Dakota Murrieta v. State green
texapp · 2019
12024–2024
Cook v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
12023–2023
In the Interest of J.W.M. green
texapp · 2004
12022–2022
TX. Nat. Res. Con. Com'n v. White green
tex · 2001
12018–2018
Miller, Christopher Adrian green
texcrimapp · 2015
12018–2018
Valdez v. Hollenbeck green
tex · 2015
12018–2018

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