27 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1975–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
Peralta v. Heights Medical Center, Inc.green2 sentences2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . 2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . | 5 | 5 |
In Re ZLTgreen2 sentences2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ). 2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ). | 2 | 2 |
In Re DDJgreen2 sentences2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ). 2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ). | 2 | 2 |
Dickens v. Willisgreen2 sentences2011See Dickens, 957 S.W.2d at 659 (requiring the trial court to determine whether it had previously rendered judgment and the contents of that judgment). 2011See Dickens , 957 S.W.2d at 659 (requiring the trial court to determine whether it had previously rendered judgment and the contents of that judgment). | 2 | 2 |
Bobbitt v. Bassgreen1 sentence2025See Bobbitt v. Bass, 713 S.W.2d 217 , 218–19 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1986, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (affirming an order granting a bill of review in which husband testified that wife told him that she had filed for divorce in a “fit of haste, not to worry about it”; the parties continued to see each other and travel together; and a witness testified that he heard wife tell husband to disregard the divorce proceedings and that they would bill of review petitioner made a prima facie showing of a meritorious defense or ground of appeal, followed by a second hearing regarding the other remaining bill of rev | 1 | 1 |
Paselk v. Rabungreen1 sentence2024“In order to be considered on an appeal from a trial on the merits, summary judgment evidence must have been introduced and admitted 8 during the trial on the merits.” Paselk v. Rabun, 293 S.W.3d 600, 612 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009, pet. denied). | 1 | 1 |
Thien Quoc Nguyen v. Stategreen1 sentence2023Moore draws a parallel between this case and Nguyen v. State, 506 S.W.3d 69, 72 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2016, pet. ref’d). | 1 | 1 |
Samples Exterminators v. Samplesgreen1 sentence2022Catlett, 630 S.W.2d at 483 ; see Samples Exterminators v. Samples, 640 S.W.2d 873, 875 (Tex. 1982) (“A judgment is in fact rendered whenever the trial judge officially announces his decision in open court . . . in his official capacity for his official guidance whether orally or by written memorandum the sentence of law pronounced by him in any cause.”). | 1 | 1 |
Coggin v. Coggingreen1 sentence2022See Coggin, 738 S.W.2d at 378 ; Weaks, 471 S.W.2d at 456 . | 1 | 1 |
Dodd v. Doddgreen1 sentence2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ). | 1 | 1 |
Ceramic Tile International, Inc. v. Balusekgreen1 sentence2007See Ceramic Tile Int = l, Inc. v. Balusek , 137 S.W.3d 722, 725 (Tex. App. C San Antonio 2004, no pet.); see also Nat = l Med. | 1 | 1 |
Moritz v. Preissgreen1 sentence2007See Jackson v. Van Winkle , 660 S.W.2d 807, 809 (Tex. 1983), overruled on other grounds by Moritz v. Preiss , 121 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. 2003) ( A It is incumbent upon a party who seeks a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence to satisfy the court first, that the evidence has come to his knowledge since the trial; second, that it was not owing to the want of due diligence that it did not come sooner; third, that it is not cumulative; fourth, that it is so material that it would probably produce a different result if a new trial were granted. @ ). | 1 | 1 |
Jackson v. Van Winklegreen1 sentence2007See Jackson v. Van Winkle , 660 S.W.2d 807, 809 (Tex. 1983), overruled on other grounds by Moritz v. Preiss , 121 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. 2003) ( A It is incumbent upon a party who seeks a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence to satisfy the court first, that the evidence has come to his knowledge since the trial; second, that it was not owing to the want of due diligence that it did not come sooner; third, that it is not cumulative; fourth, that it is so material that it would probably produce a different result if a new trial were granted. @ ). | 1 | 1 |
O'CAROLAN v. Hoppergreen1 sentence2003See O’Carolan v. Hopper, 71 S.W.3d 529, 535 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, no pet.). 15 against Debra’s wishes and should have abated the final divorce hearing pending the outcome of the guardianship proceeding. | 1 | 1 |
Alexander v. Hagedorngreen2 sentences2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial). 2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial). | 1 | 1 |
Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc.green2 sentences2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial). 2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial). | 1 | 1 |
Travieso v. Traviesogreen1 sentence1995Although this requirement has been construed as mandatory, see Travieso v. Travieso, 649 S.W.2d 818, 820 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1983, no writ), we note that Travieso was a default judgment case rather than a consent judgment case. | 1 | 1 |
| 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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Lopez v. Lopez
green
2 sentences2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . 2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . | 5 | 2003–2005 |
In Re the Marriage of Parker
green
2 sentences2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . 2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 . | 5 | 2003–2005 |
Katy Venture, Ltd. and Katy Management, L.L.C. v. Cremona Bistro Corp.
green
1 sentence2025WWLC Inv., L.P., 624 S.W.3d at 799; Katy Venture, Ltd., 469 S.W.3d at 163 .3 3 We note that the trial court in this case held a single hearing on the bill of review rather than following the Baker two-step procedure, which contemplates a preliminary hearing regarding whether the 11 Mancinas’s petition for bill of review alleged that he lacked legal representation at the divorce hearing; the division of the marital property was not just and fair; he “was not able to appreciate the legal ramifications of what he signed” as all assets and properties were awarded to Garcia; Garcia received alimony | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Weaks v. Weaks
green
1 sentence2022See Coggin, 738 S.W.2d at 378 ; Weaks, 471 S.W.2d at 456 . | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Catlett v. Catlett
green
1 sentence2022Catlett, 630 S.W.2d at 483 ; see Samples Exterminators v. Samples, 640 S.W.2d 873, 875 (Tex. 1982) (“A judgment is in fact rendered whenever the trial judge officially announces his decision in open court . . . in his official capacity for his official guidance whether orally or by written memorandum the sentence of law pronounced by him in any cause.”). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Banker v. Banker
green
1 sentence2022Paul’s inventory and appraisement was not in evidence, see Banker, 517 S.W.3d at 871 , and neither Exhibit A nor the parties’ testimony at the final divorce hearing contemplate a subtraction of $1,233.80 from the Merrill Edge account as Paul’s separate property. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In Re DJJ
green
1 sentence2021In another case cited by Merlo—In re D.J.J.—the court considered whether the evidence supported a termination of parental rights on the ground that an incarcerated parent voluntarily left his child alone or in the possession of another. 178 S.W.3d at 429 ; see TEX. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Piotrowski v. Minns
green
1 sentence2016Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Boots v. Lopez
green
1 sentence2005Boots v. Lopez , 6 S.W.3d at 294 . | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Smith v. Smith
green
1 sentence2002Id. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Forney v. Forney
green
1 sentence2002Id. at 493 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Furr v. Hall
green
1 sentence2002Furr v. Hall, 553 S.W.2d 666 (Tex.Civ.App.--Amarillo 1977, writ ref’d n.r.e.). 7 As to whether the clerk failed to timely file the documents, appellant points to testimony at the divorce hearing on September 10 in which appellee’s counsel indicated he had received some other documents from appellant which the clerk’s record did not show were filed as of the hearing. | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Almanza v. State
green
1 sentence2000Based on these facts, both physicians concluded that Mendenhall was not experiencing hypoglycemia when he assaulted Deputy Morrison. *567 "Given the substantial amount of ... evidence [that Mendenhall was not suffering from hypoglycemia when he assaulted Deputy Morrison], and the tenuousness of evidence that [he did experience hypoglycemia], we find that the trial court's error in failing to give an [involuntary intoxication] instruction ... was harmless." Id. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Baker v. Goldsmith green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Francis v. Francis green | 1 | 1976–1976 |
| Harkness v. McQueen green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Ladd v. Ladd green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
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.