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bar of sovereign immunity in Texas

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.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Texas a & M University-Kingsville v. Lawsongreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 18 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2011
2 sentences

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”).

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”).

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Newman v. Kockgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

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.

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.

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City of San Benito v. Cantugreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

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."); 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

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City of Galveston v. Stategreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

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."); 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

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City of Tyler v. Likesgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

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."); 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

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Hosner v. DeYounggreen
tex · 1846 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2015
2 sentences

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 ).

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 ).

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Koch v. TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICEgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Land Off., 273 S.W.3d 451, 455 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008, pet. denied).

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The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrichgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See, e.g., City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W. 3d 366, 368-69 (Tex. 2009); Texas Natural Res.

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City of Amarillo v. Martingreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Hosner 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").

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Harris County Hospital District v. Tomball Regional Hospitalgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

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

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Federal Sign v. Texas Southern Universityred
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

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

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

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Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

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).

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).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
City of Beaumont v. Bouillion green
tex · 1995
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

22011–2011
United States v. Brosnan green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1992United 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).

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Educ. Code § 109.001 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 22.001 (3)

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 27 (1992–2025) CT 11 (1991–2025) IL 10 (1974–2019) PA 8 (1977–2022) GA 7 (1986–2017) VA 5 (1990–2024) MD 3 (1995–2026) FL 3 (1987–2003) DE 2 (2018–2025) ID 2 (1986–1995) NJ 2 (1997–2011) CA 2 (2018–2018) AZ 2 (2007–2007)

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.

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