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connection rule in Texas

21 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1926–2026 3 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Moki Mac River Expeditions v. Drugggreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2026
2 sentences

2026See Moncrief Oil, 414 S.W.3d at 157 (“[B]ut-for causation alone is insufficient.”); Moki Mac, 221 S.W.3d at 588 (concluding that while Moki Mac’s promotional representations in Texas were “theoretically related” to plaintiff’s injury and death on Arizona hiking trail “in the sense that but for them he might not have been there” on hiking trail, representations were not sufficiently related to operative facts underlying plaintiff’s injury to justify exercise of specific personal jurisdiction); Guillory, 2023 WL 5615474 , at *12 n.8 (“While the November 2020 Houston meeting is ‘related to operat

2018See id. at 575–76.

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Spir Star AG v. Kimichgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2026
2 sentences

2026According to the Texas Supreme Court, our “long-arm statute reaches as far as the federal constitutional requirements for due process will allow.” State v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, 669 S.W.3d 399 , 412 (Tex. 2023) (quoting Spir Star AG v. Kimich, 310 S.W.3d 868, 872 (Tex. 2010)). 9 The Texas Supreme Court reached a similar conclusion in State v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, explaining that “[b]ecause the State’s after-sale tampering claims clearly arise out of the recall and service tampering itself—a direct causal relationship connects the litigation to the contacts—we need not determ

2018Id.

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Moncrief Oil International, Inc. v. Oao Gazprom, Gazprom Export, LLC, and Gazprom Marketing & Trading, Ltd.green
tex · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Moncrief Oil, 414 S.W.3d at 157 (“[B]ut-for causation alone is insufficient.”); Moki Mac, 221 S.W.3d at 588 (concluding that while Moki Mac’s promotional representations in Texas were “theoretically related” to plaintiff’s injury and death on Arizona hiking trail “in the sense that but for them he might not have been there” on hiking trail, representations were not sufficiently related to operative facts underlying plaintiff’s injury to justify exercise of specific personal jurisdiction); Guillory, 2023 WL 5615474 , at *12 n.8 (“While the November 2020 Houston meeting is ‘related to operat

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Jumana M. Barabarawi v. Mahaer Abu Rayyangreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See In re Oates, 104 S.W.3d 571, 578 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003, orig. proceeding) (“Significant connection jurisdiction should be employed only when Texas is not the home state and it appears that no other state could assert home state jurisdiction.”); Barabarawi v. Rayyan, 406 S.W.3d 767, 772 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.) (Significant connection jurisdiction “applies only if no other state can exercise home state jurisdiction, or if the state that can exercise home state jurisdiction has declined jurisdiction for other specified reasons.”) (citing TEX.

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In Re Oatesgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See In re Oates, 104 S.W.3d 571, 578 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2003, orig. proceeding) (“Significant connection jurisdiction should be employed only when Texas is not the home state and it appears that no other state could assert home state jurisdiction.”); Barabarawi v. Rayyan, 406 S.W.3d 767, 772 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.) (Significant connection jurisdiction “applies only if no other state can exercise home state jurisdiction, or if the state that can exercise home state jurisdiction has declined jurisdiction for other specified reasons.”) (citing TEX.

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Hufnagel v. Omega Service Industries, Inc.green
ca5 · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Indus., Inc. , 182 F.3d 340, 346 (5th Cir. 1999) (citing Harbor Tug and Barge Co. v. Papai , 520 U.S. 548, 555 , 117 S.Ct. 1535, 1540 , 137 L.Ed.2d 800 (1997)).

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County Court of Ulster Cty. v. Allengreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Ulster County Court v. Allen, 442 U.S. 140 , 99 S.Ct. 2213 , 60 L.Ed.2d 777 (1979); Barnes v. United States, 412 U.S. 837 , 93 S.Ct. 2357 , 37 L.Ed.2d 380 (1973). “[T]o specify the procedural consequences of a presumption [and] to satisfy ... constitutional strictures,” the Legislature has enacted V.T.C.A.

1990See Ulster County Court v. Allen, 442 U.S. 140 , 99 S.Ct. 2213 , 60 L.Ed.2d 777 (1979); Barnes v. United States, 412 U.S. 837 , 93 S.Ct. 2357 , 37 L.Ed.2d 380 (1973). “[T]o specify the procedural consequences of a presumption [and] to satisfy ... constitutional strictures,” the Legislature has enacted V.T.C.A.

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United States v. Wadegreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
2 sentences

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

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United States v. Nesmithgreen
dcd · 1954 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
1 sentence

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Willis v. State green
texcrimapp · 1990
2 sentences

2013Id.

2007Id. 6 .

31992–2013
Winfree v. Winfree green
texapp · 1911
2 sentences

1977Winfree v. Winfree, Tex.Civ.App., 139 S.W. 36 , wr. ref.

1977Winfree v. Winfree, Tex.Civ.App., 139 S.W. 36 , wr. ref.

21964–1977
Millican v. McNeill green
tex · 1908
2 sentences

1939They contend, however, that even though it were void so far as the minor was concerned, it nevertheless passed all title which Howell had, invoking in this connection the rule announced in Millican v. McNeill, 102 Texas 189 , 114 S. W. 106 , 21 L.

1939They contend, however, that even though it were void so far as the minor was concerned, it nevertheless passed all title which Howell had, invoking in this connection the rule announced in Millican v. McNeill, 102 Texas 189 , 114 S. W. 106 , 21 L.

21939–1939
Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial Dist. green
scotus · 2021
1 sentence

2025The Court expressly warned that it was not “consider[ing] internet transactions, which may raise doctrinal questions of their own.” 592 U.S. at 366 n.4. 40 the forum state, the defendant’s in-state contacts will generally be insufficiently related to the operative facts of the plaintiff’s claim to satisfy” the substantial connection analysis.

12025–2025
Hilaire v. International Paper Realty Corp. green
me · 1987
1 sentence

2018Hewitt, 528 A.2d at 447–48.

12018–2018
Bellamy v. State green
texcrimapp · 1987
1 sentence

2015Bellamy, 742 S.W.2d at 682–83.

12015–2015
Cadle v. Graubart green
texapp · 1999
1 sentence

2015The purposeful contacts upon which the Opinion relies are substantially connected to the operative facts of the litigation ........... 16 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 18 i Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 19 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 20 ii Table of Authorities Cases BMC Software Belgium, N.V. v. Marchand, 83 S.W.3d 789 (Tex.

12015–2015
BMC Software Belgium, NV v. Marchand green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2015The purposeful contacts upon which the Opinion relies are substantially connected to the operative facts of the litigation ........... 16 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 18 i Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 19 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 20 ii Table of Authorities Cases BMC Software Belgium, N.V. v. Marchand, 83 S.W.3d 789 (Tex.

12015–2015
Brown v. General Brick Sales Co., Inc. green
texapp · 2001
1 sentence

2015The purposeful contacts upon which the Opinion relies are substantially connected to the operative facts of the litigation ........... 16 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 18 i Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 19 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 20 ii Table of Authorities Cases BMC Software Belgium, N.V. v. Marchand, 83 S.W.3d 789 (Tex.

12015–2015
Harbor Tug & Barge Co. v. Papai green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2009Indus., Inc. , 182 F.3d 340, 346 (5th Cir. 1999) (citing Harbor Tug and Barge Co. v. Papai , 520 U.S. 548, 555 , 117 S.Ct. 1535, 1540 , 137 L.Ed.2d 800 (1997)).

2009Indus., Inc. , 182 F.3d 340, 346 (5th Cir. 1999) (citing Harbor Tug and Barge Co. v. Papai , 520 U.S. 548, 555 , 117 S.Ct. 1535, 1540 , 137 L.Ed.2d 800 (1997)).

12009–2009
Barnes v. United States green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1990See Ulster County Court v. Allen, 442 U.S. 140 , 99 S.Ct. 2213 , 60 L.Ed.2d 777 (1979); Barnes v. United States, 412 U.S. 837 , 93 S.Ct. 2357 , 37 L.Ed.2d 380 (1973). “[T]o specify the procedural consequences of a presumption [and] to satisfy ... constitutional strictures,” the Legislature has enacted V.T.C.A.

1990See Ulster County Court v. Allen, 442 U.S. 140 , 99 S.Ct. 2213 , 60 L.Ed.2d 777 (1979); Barnes v. United States, 412 U.S. 837 , 93 S.Ct. 2357 , 37 L.Ed.2d 380 (1973). “[T]o specify the procedural consequences of a presumption [and] to satisfy ... constitutional strictures,” the Legislature has enacted V.T.C.A.

11990–1990
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

11969–1969
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1969See 3 Tex.L.Rev. 483 (1925). [28] The connection of the privilege and the confession rule has been termed a "shotgun wedding," Herman, The Supreme Court and Restrictions on Police Interrogations, 25 Ohio St.L.J. 449, 465 (1964); as without historical justification, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 (3d ed. 1940), at p. 249; and bad policy to boot, Justice White, dissenting in Miranda, 384 U.S. at 526-531 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 .

1969See 3 Tex.L.Rev. 483 (1925). [28] The connection of the privilege and the confession rule has been termed a "shotgun wedding," Herman, The Supreme Court and Restrictions on Police Interrogations, 25 Ohio St.L.J. 449, 465 (1964); as without historical justification, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 (3d ed. 1940), at p. 249; and bad policy to boot, Justice White, dissenting in Miranda, 384 U.S. at 526-531 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 .

11969–1969
Davis v. District of Columbia green
dc · 1968
1 sentence

1969See generally, 3 Wigmore, Evidence § 823 n. 5 at p. 339 (Chandbourne rev. 1970). [29] Urine specimens: Davis v. District of Columbia, 247 A.2d 417 (D.C.App.1968); United States v. Nesmith, 121 F.Supp. 758, 762 (Dist.Ct., D.C.1954); Voice examplars: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 223 , 87 S.Ct. 1926, 1930 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149, 1155 (1967); Blood tests: Schmerber v. California, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 (1966). [30] Noted in 19 Tex.L.Rev. 480 (1941); 26 Wash.L.Q. 435 (1941); 15 U. of Cinn.L.Rev. 344 (1941).

11969–1969
Webster v. Webster neutral
texapp · 1956
1 sentence

1962Webster v. Webster, Tex.Civ.App., 293 S.W.2d 820 . *543 Above claimed “fact issues” are reflected in affidavits of property owners Massad and Culver; the former stating that “one of the Council Members, Mr. Mallon, told him personally that he (Mr. Mallon) would cast his vote in favor of the hospital center regardless of the evidence that was presented at the City Council hearing on January 28, 1961 for the W.

11962–1962
Rose v. Motes green
texapp · 1949
1 sentence

1956Rule 97, Counterclaim and Cross-Claim, subd. (g), Texas Civil Procedure, is also invoked, providing that: “Tort shall not be the subject of set-off or counterclaim against a contractual demand nor a contractual demand against tort unless it arises out of or is incident to or is connected with same.” In the same connection the rule is well settled that the term “set-off and counterclaim” implies reciprocal demands existing between the same persons at the same time. 47 Am.Jur., p. 746; 38 Tex.Jur., pp. 349, 350; Rose v. Motes, Tex.Civ.App., 220 S.W.2d 734 .

11956–1956
Rutherford v. McGee green
texapp · 1922
1 sentence

1939They contend, however, that even though it were void so far as the minor was concerned, it nevertheless passed all title which Howell had, invoking in this connection the rule announced in- Millican v. McNeill, 102 Tex. 189 , 114 S.W. 106 , 21 L.R.A.,N.S., 60, 132 Am.St.Rep. 863 , 20 Ann.Cas. 74, Rutherford v. McGee, Tex.Civ.App., 241 S.W. 629 , and other similar cases.

11939–1939
Miller v. Lewis neutral
texapp · 1925
1 sentence

1937Huggins v. Reynolds, 51 Tex.Civ.App. 504 , 112 S.W. 116 ; Bowles v. Driver (Tex.Civ.App.) 112 S.W. 440 ; Miller v. Lewis (Tex.Civ.App.) 277 S.W. 796 ; Holder v. Swift (Tex.Civ.App.) 147 S.W. 690 ; Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird (Tex.Civ.App.) 205 S.W. 458 ; 8 R.C.L. 362, § 8; 36 C.J. 104, § 74.1; 13 Texjur.. 16, §§ 14 and 15; 27 Tex.Jur. 303, § 176, wherein it is stated: “The doctrine of emblements secures to the tenant a rigjit .to. .enjer upon the premises after expiration o.f the term for the purpose of cultivating, and harvesting crops, provided that- the crops were

11937–1937
Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird neutral
texapp · 1918
1 sentence

1937Huggins v. Reynolds, 51 Tex.Civ.App. 504 , 112 S.W. 116 ; Bowles v. Driver (Tex.Civ.App.) 112 S.W. 440 ; Miller v. Lewis (Tex.Civ.App.) 277 S.W. 796 ; Holder v. Swift (Tex.Civ.App.) 147 S.W. 690 ; Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird (Tex.Civ.App.) 205 S.W. 458 ; 8 R.C.L. 362, § 8; 36 C.J. 104, § 74.1; 13 Texjur.. 16, §§ 14 and 15; 27 Tex.Jur. 303, § 176, wherein it is stated: “The doctrine of emblements secures to the tenant a rigjit .to. .enjer upon the premises after expiration o.f the term for the purpose of cultivating, and harvesting crops, provided that- the crops were

11937–1937
Holder v. Swift neutral
texapp · 1912
1 sentence

1937Huggins v. Reynolds, 51 Tex.Civ.App. 504 , 112 S.W. 116 ; Bowles v. Driver (Tex.Civ.App.) 112 S.W. 440 ; Miller v. Lewis (Tex.Civ.App.) 277 S.W. 796 ; Holder v. Swift (Tex.Civ.App.) 147 S.W. 690 ; Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird (Tex.Civ.App.) 205 S.W. 458 ; 8 R.C.L. 362, § 8; 36 C.J. 104, § 74.1; 13 Texjur.. 16, §§ 14 and 15; 27 Tex.Jur. 303, § 176, wherein it is stated: “The doctrine of emblements secures to the tenant a rigjit .to. .enjer upon the premises after expiration o.f the term for the purpose of cultivating, and harvesting crops, provided that- the crops were

11937–1937
Huggins v. Reynolds neutral
texapp · 1908
2 sentences

1937Huggins v. Reynolds, 51 Tex.Civ.App. 504 , 112 S.W. 116 ; Bowles v. Driver (Tex.Civ.App.) 112 S.W. 440 ; Miller v. Lewis (Tex.Civ.App.) 277 S.W. 796 ; Holder v. Swift (Tex.Civ.App.) 147 S.W. 690 ; Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird (Tex.Civ.App.) 205 S.W. 458 ; 8 R.C.L. 362, § 8; 36 C.J. 104, § 74.1; 13 Texjur.. 16, §§ 14 and 15; 27 Tex.Jur. 303, § 176, wherein it is stated: “The doctrine of emblements secures to the tenant a rigjit .to. .enjer upon the premises after expiration o.f the term for the purpose of cultivating, and harvesting crops, provided that- the crops were

1937Huggins v. Reynolds, 51 Tex.Civ.App. 504 , 112 S.W. 116 ; Bowles v. Driver (Tex.Civ.App.) 112 S.W. 440 ; Miller v. Lewis (Tex.Civ.App.) 277 S.W. 796 ; Holder v. Swift (Tex.Civ.App.) 147 S.W. 690 ; Heidenheimer, Strassburger & Co. v. Alexander & Baird (Tex.Civ.App.) 205 S.W. 458 ; 8 R.C.L. 362, § 8; 36 C.J. 104, § 74.1; 13 Texjur.. 16, §§ 14 and 15; 27 Tex.Jur. 303, § 176, wherein it is stated: “The doctrine of emblements secures to the tenant a rigjit .to. .enjer upon the premises after expiration o.f the term for the purpose of cultivating, and harvesting crops, provided that- the crops were

11937–1937
Woods v. Alvarado State Bank green
· 1929
11930–1930
Deleshaw v. Edelen neutral
texapp · 1903
11926–1926

Where else courts name it

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