27 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 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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Texas a & M University-Kingsville v. Lawsongreen2 sentences2011Instead, judges simply declared it to be law. 2 Tex. A & M University-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) (stating that “the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment”). 2011Instead, judges simply declared it to be law.2 Tex. A&M University-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex. 2002) (stating that “the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment”). | 18 | 18 |
Newman v. Kockgreen2 sentences2008See Newman v. Kock, No. 04-07-00858-CV, 274 S.W.3d 697, 701-02 , 2008 WL 3052288, at *2-3 , 2008 Tex.App. 2008See Newman v. Kock, No. 04-07-00858-CV, 274 S.W.3d 697, 701-02 , 2008 WL 3052288, at *2-3 , 2008 Tex.App. | 3 | 3 |
City of San Benito v. Cantugreen2 sentences2008See Tex. A&M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson , 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex. 2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Galveston v. State , 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex. 2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Tyler v. Likes , 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex. 1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist."); Cit 2008See Tex. A & M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex.2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Tyler v. Likes, 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex.1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist.”); City of | 2 | 2 |
City of Galveston v. Stategreen2 sentences2008See Tex. A&M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson , 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex. 2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Galveston v. State , 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex. 2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Tyler v. Likes , 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex. 1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist."); Cit 2008See Tex. A & M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex.2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Tyler v. Likes, 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex.1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist.”); City of | 2 | 2 |
City of Tyler v. Likesgreen2 sentences2008See Tex. A&M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson , 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex. 2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Galveston v. State , 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex. 2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment."); City of Tyler v. Likes , 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex. 1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist."); Cit 2008See Tex. A & M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) ("In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 475 (Tex.2007) ("This Court has repeatedly held that sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.”); City of Tyler v. Likes, 962 S.W.2d 489, 494 (Tex.1997) (plurality op.) ("[T]he Tort Claims Act does not create a cause of action; it merely waives sovereign immunity as a bar to a suit that would otherwise exist.”); City of | 2 | 2 |
Hosner v. DeYounggreen2 sentences2004"In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment." Tex. A & M Univ.Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) (plurality op.) (citing Hosner, 1 Tex. at 769 ). 2004"In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.” Tex. A & M Univ.—Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002) (plurality op.) (citing Hosner, 1 Tex. at 769 ). | 1 | 2 |
Koch v. TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICEgreen1 sentence2025Land Off., 273 S.W.3d 451, 455 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008, pet. denied). | 1 | 1 |
The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrichgreen1 sentence2024See, e.g., City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W. 3d 366, 368-69 (Tex. 2009); Texas Natural Res. | 1 | 1 |
City of Amarillo v. Martingreen1 sentence2015Hosner v. DeYoung, 1 Tex. 764, 769 (1847) (recognizing doctrine, without citation of authority); Board of Land Comm'rs v. Walling, Dall. 524 (Tex. 1843) (recognizing doctrine, without citation of authority); City of Amarillo v. Martin, 971 S.W.2d 426, 427 (Tex. 1998)(referring to "the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity"). | 1 | 1 |
Harris County Hospital District v. Tomball Regional Hospitalgreen1 sentence2009Dist. v. Tomball Regional Hosp., 283 S.W.3d 838, 844 (Tex. 2009) (recognizing sovereign immunity as part of the common law).  So, though we have no king and despite the words of article 1, §2 of our Texas Constitution, the government ( e.g., State, county, and municipalities) and those working for it in their official capacities came to enjoy that created to protect monarchs so many years ago. [3]   The Law of Sovereign Immunity            We wish not to mislead.  It is clear that sovereign immunity is alive and well in Texas.  As it now exists, it provides a double shield to | 1 | 1 |
Federal Sign v. Texas Southern Universityred2 sentences2009Dist. v. Tomball Regional Hosp., 283 S.W.3d 838, 844 (Tex. 2009) (recognizing sovereign immunity as part of the common law).  So, though we have no king and despite the words of article 1, §2 of our Texas Constitution, the government ( e.g., State, county, and municipalities) and those working for it in their official capacities came to enjoy that created to protect monarchs so many years ago. [3]   The Law of Sovereign Immunity            We wish not to mislead.  It is clear that sovereign immunity is alive and well in Texas.  As it now exists, it provides a double shield to 2009Dist. v. Tomball Regional Hosp., 283 S.W.3d 838, 844 (Tex. 2009) (recognizing sovereign immunity as part of the common law).  So, though we have no king and despite the words of article 1, §2 of our Texas Constitution, the government ( e.g., State, county, and municipalities) and those working for it in their official capacities came to enjoy that created to protect monarchs so many years ago. [3]   The Law of Sovereign Immunity            We wish not to mislead.  It is clear that sovereign immunity is alive and well in Texas.  As it now exists, it provides a double shield to | 1 | 1 |
Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen2 sentences2008"In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment." Tex. A & M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002); see Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 331 (Tex.2006). 2008“In Texas, the bar of sovereign immunity is a creature of the common law and not of any legislative enactment.” Tex. A & M Univ.-Kingsville v. Lawson, 87 S.W.3d 518, 520 (Tex.2002); see Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 331 (Tex.2006). | 1 | 1 |
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City of Beaumont v. Bouillion
green
2 sentences2011As a preliminary matter, we note that the court in Bouillion was not addressing what parties need to be named in a suit in order to overcome the bar of sovereign immunity; rather, the supreme court was asked to determine whether there is an "implied private right of action for damages arising under the free speech and free assembly sections of the Texas Constitution." Bouillion , 896 S.W.2d at 147 . 2011As a preliminary matter, we note that the court in Bouillion was not addressing what parties need to be named in a suit in order to overcome the bar of sovereign immunity; rather, the supreme court was asked to determine whether there is an “implied private right of action for damages arising under the free speech and free assembly sections of the Texas Constitution.” Bouillion, 896 S.W.2d at 147 . | 2 | 2011–2011 |
United States v. Brosnan
green
2 sentences1992United States v. Brosnan, 363 U.S. 237, 246 , 80 S.Ct. 1108, 1114 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1192 (1960). 1992United States v. Brosnan, 363 U.S. 237, 246 , 80 S.Ct. 1108, 1114 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1192 (1960). | 1 | 1992–1992 |
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.