156 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1916–2026 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
Brown v. Havardgreen2 sentences2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980). 2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980). | 3 | 3 |
Greer v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . 2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . | 2 | 2 |
In Re DIBgreen2 sentences2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . 2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . | 2 | 2 |
Vosberg v. Stategreen2 sentences2015See Vosberg 6 v. State, 80 S.W.3d 320, 321 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2002). 2015See Vosberg 6 v. State, 80 S.W.3d 320, 321 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2002). | 2 | 2 |
Walker Engineering, Inc. v. Bracebridge Corp.green2 sentences2012Id .; see also Walker Eng'g v. Bracebridge Corp. , 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.--Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract). 2012Id.; see also Walker Eng’g v. Bracebridge Corp., 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract). | 2 | 2 |
Erdman v. Stategreen2 sentences2012Id. ; see also id. (stating that if police were permitted to give warnings not contemplated by transportation code, then suspects could easily be coerced into submission). 2012Id. ; see also id. (stating that if police were permitted to give warnings not contemplated by transportation code, then suspects could easily be coerced into submission). | 2 | 2 |
Turner v. Stategreen2 sentences2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993), rev’d on other grounds, 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim. 2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.--Austin 1993), rev'd on other grounds , 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
Turner v. Stategreen2 sentences2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993), rev’d on other grounds, 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim. 2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.--Austin 1993), rev'd on other grounds , 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
Samples Exterminators v. Samplesgreen2 sentences2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day .” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance of the judgment at a later date. (footnote: 7) Cf. Samples Exterminators v. Samples , 640 S.W.2d 873, 874 (Tex. 1982) (holding that the trial court rendered judgment when it said 2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day.” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written 6 Terry and his parents were to execute documents attached to the unsigned written settlement agreement within two weeks, and they were to pay TMS $6,000 within thirty days. 13 memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance | 2 | 2 |
Patel v. Eagle Pass Pediatric Health Clinic, Inc.green2 sentences2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day .” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance of the judgment at a later date. (footnote: 7) Cf. Samples Exterminators v. Samples , 640 S.W.2d 873, 874 (Tex. 1982) (holding that the trial court rendered judgment when it said 2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day.” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written 6 Terry and his parents were to execute documents attached to the unsigned written settlement agreement within two weeks, and they were to pay TMS $6,000 within thirty days. 13 memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance | 2 | 2 |
Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trustgreen2 sentences2009Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1, 12, 17 (Tex. 2008). 6. 2009Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1, 12, 17 (Tex.2008). 6 . | 2 | 2 |
Campbell v. Stategreen2 sentences2007The court concluded that a hearing authorized under the former article 46.03 section 4(d)(5) “must comply with those Mental Health provisions pertinent to conducting commitment hearings.” Id. at 183 (emphasis in original). 2007The court concluded that a hearing authorized under the former article 46.03 section 4(d)(5) A must comply with those Mental Health provisions pertinent to conducting commitment hearings. @ Id. at 183 (emphasis in original). | 2 | 2 |
| In Re BMRgreen | 2 | 2 |
Havard v. Browngreen2 sentences2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980). 2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980). | 1 | 3 |
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences2025See id. at 50–51. 2023The court concluded this instruction did not specifically require a finding that the last act of sexual abuse occurred on at least the 29th day after the day of the first act, and this lack of clarity erroneously “allowed the jury to find appellant guilty so 14 long as two or more acts of sexual abuse occurred between December 2007 and September 2008 regardless of whether the acts occurred at least 30 days apart.” Id. | 1 | 2 |
Mosley v. Stategreen2 sentences2025After a complete review of the error in the context of the record, this Court concluded that the error was harmless under Rule 44.2(b) “[g]iven the mildness of the [inappropriate] comments and the strength of the State’s case.” Id. at 260 ; see also id. at 259 (“We find that such comments constitute ‘other errors’ within the purview of Rule 44.2(b).”). 2025After a complete review of the error in the context of the record, this Court concluded that the error was harmless under Rule 44.2(b) “[g]iven the mildness of the [inappropriate] comments and the strength of the State’s case.” Id. at 260 ; see also id. at 259 (“We find that such comments constitute ‘other errors’ within the purview of Rule 44.2(b).”). | 1 | 2 |
In Re BLDgreen2 sentences2011Id. at 353. 2011Id. at 353 . | 1 | 2 |
| Rojas v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Natalia Flores v. Cameron County, Texas, Cameron County, Texas, Cross-Appelleegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Covington Ex Rel. Lazard v. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Wordgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Armes v. Thompsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Railroad Commission v. Gulf Energy Exploration Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Bucklandgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Reeves, Gary Patrickgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Morelos v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hernandez v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Guillen v. City of San Antoniogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Texas West Oaks Hospital, LP v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ogden v. Gibraltar Savings Ass'ngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lopez v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| McMurrough v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Dowdy v. Miller
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2 sentences2006Further, the court concluded that the analysis of whether the 'tortfeasor knows that the brunt of the injury will be felt by a particular resident in the forum state' is not the operative core of the test.") (citations omitted); Dowdy v. Miller , 122 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.--Amarillo 2003, no pet.) (jurisdiction not established over defendant who depleted corporate funds to detriment of Texas creditor and to benefit of himself because all relevant actions occurred in Mississippi and only injury felt in Texas). 2006Further, the court concluded that the analysis of whether the ‘tortfeasor knows that the brunt of the injury will be felt by a particular resident in the forum state’ is not the operative core of the test.”) (citations omitted); Dowdy v. Miller, 122 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2003, no pet.) (jurisdiction not established over defendant who depleted corporate funds to detriment of Texas creditor and to benefit of himself because all relevant actions occurred in Mississippi and only injury felt in Texas). | 3 | 2006–2006 |
Polasek v. State
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2 sentences2006Polasek , 16 S.W.3d at 88-89 . 2006Polasek, 16 S.W.3d at 88-89 . | 3 | 2006–2006 |
Howell v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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2 sentences2005Howell , 28 S.W.3d at 127-28 . 2005Howell, 28 S.W.3d at 127-28 . | 3 | 2005–2005 |
Ernest D. Olson (Bud) v. National Association of Securities Dealers, a Corporation Edward J. Hentges, an Individual
green
2 sentences2003Id. 2003Id. | 3 | 2003–2003 |
Almanza v. State
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2 sentences2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . 2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Hawkins v. State
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2 sentences2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . 2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Ruffin v. State
green
2 sentences2024ANALYSIS In Ruffin, the defendant was charged with aggravated assault for shooting at police officers.13 He wanted to introduce evidence that his severe delusions made him believe that he was shooting 7 Id. at 808. 8 Id. 9 Id. at 809. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. at 810. 13 270 S.W.3d at 587 . 2024ANALYSIS In Ruffin, the defendant was charged with aggravated assault for shooting at police officers.13 He wanted to introduce evidence that his severe delusions made him believe that he was shooting 7 Id. at 808. 8 Id. 9 Id. at 809. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. at 810. 13 270 S.W.3d at 587 . | 2 | 2024–2024 |
HECI Exploration Co. v. Neel
green
2 sentences2024Id. at 886 . 2023Id. at 886 . | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Ashe v. Swenson
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2 sentences2024Id. at 445 . 8 judgment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same parties in any future lawsuit.” Ashe, 397 U.S. at 443 . 2024Id. at 445 . 8 judgment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same parties in any future lawsuit.” Ashe, 397 U.S. at 443 . | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Nacol v. State
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2 sentences2015D. of Corrections for the days served.” and “We want to know how much time would be assessed for probation after he (if) gets out of prison on a two year sentence.” The judge wrote back, “You are only to consider what is contained in the charge.” The court concluded that no error had been shown and held “that a communication between the judge and the jury, although not in compliance with article 36.27, is not reversible error unless it amounts to an additional instruction by the court upon the law or some phase of the case.” Nacol, 590 S.W.2d at 486 . 2015D. of Corrections for the days served.” and “We want to know how much time would be assessed for probation after he (if) gets out of prison on a two year sentence.” The judge wrote back, “You are only to consider what is contained in the charge.” The court concluded that no error had been shown and held “that a communication between the judge and the jury, although not in compliance with article 36.27, is not reversible error unless it amounts to an additional instruction by the court upon the law or some phase of the case.” Nacol, 590 S.W.2d at 486 . | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Basic Capital Management, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc.
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2 sentences2012Id. *553 The court concluded that this requirement was for Dynex’s benefit, since SA-BREs are designed to provide more certain recourse to collateral in the event of default. 2012Id. | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Rehabilitative Care Systems of America v. Davis
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2007Id. | 2 | 2007–2009 |
Mahon v. Caldwell, Haddad, Skaggs, Inc.
green
2 sentences2009Ultimately, the court concluded that the requirement had been met because where "only one address is given in a contract as the business address it is the 'home office' of the party using such address." Id. at 771 . 2009Ultimately, the court concluded that the requirement had been met because where “only one address is given in a contract as the business address it is the ‘home office’ of the party using such address.” Id. at 771 . | 2 | 2009–2009 |
In Re JAJ
green
2 sentences2008Id. 2008Id. | 2 | 2008–2008 |
| Tennard v. State green | 2 | 2005–2005 |
| Cox v. State green | 2 | 2001–2001 |
| Zani v. State red | 2 | 2000–2000 |
| City of Dallas v. Trammell green | 2 | 1988–1988 |
| Coalition for Long Point Preservation v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Rojas v. State green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Tran v. Hoang green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| Lorentz v. Dunn green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Pope v. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Co. green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Roberts v. Howton green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Gilbert Texas Construction, L.P. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Credille v. State green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Bustamante v. State green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Hughes v. State green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Galey v. World Marketing Alliance green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Barba v. State green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| G & H TOWING CO. v. Magee green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Cruz v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| William David Kelley v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Taylor v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Harris County v. Smith green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Ernst & Young, L.L.P. v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Kivean Deshai Coffey v. State green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Javier Alvarado v. Lexington Insurance Company green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Lower Nueces River Water Supply District v. Sellers green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
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.