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Governmental Immunity Governmental immunity in Texas

26 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 2004–2026 7 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2014
2 sentences

2014Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 332 (Tex.2006).

2009Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 332 (Tex.2006).

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Josh Schroeder, in His Official Capacity as Chair of the City of Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission, Along With the Following Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission Also in Their Official Capacities: Tim Bargainer, John Marler, Ercel Brashear, Kayla McCord, Gary Newman, and Ben Stewart v. Escalera Ranch Owners' Association, Inc.green
tex · 2022 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2026
2 sentences

2026See Schroeder v. Escalera Ranch Owners’ Ass’n, Inc., 646 S.W.3d 329 , 332 (Tex. 2022); see also Mission Consol.

2026See Schroeder v. Escalera Ranch Owners’ Ass’n, Inc., 646 S.W.3d 329 , 332 (Tex. 2022); see also Mission Consol.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit v. Whitleygreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2012
2 sentences

2012Tex. Dep’t of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 225-26 (Tex.2004); Dallas Area Rapid Transit v. Whitley, 104 S.W.3d 540, 542 (Tex.2003).

2004Dallas Area Rapid Transit v. Whitley, 104 S.W.3d 540, 542 (Tex.2003).

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City of LaPorte v. Barfieldred
tex · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor, 106 S.W.3d 692 , 694 n.3 (Tex. 2003); City of LaPorte v. Barfield, 898 S.W.2d 288, 291 (Tex. 1995).

2006Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor , 106 S.W.3d 692 , 694 n.3 (Tex. 2003); City of LaPorte v. Barfield , 898 S.W.2d 288, 291 (Tex. 1995).

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Travis County v. Pelzel & Associates, Inc.red
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Travis County v. Pelzel & Assocs. , 77 S.W.3d 246, 248 (Tex. 2002); Gen.

2004Travis County v. Pelzel & Assocs., 77 S.W.3d 246, 248 (Tex.2002); Gen.

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Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Mirandagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 226 .

2015Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 226 .

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The City of Houston v. Steve Williamsgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026City of Houston v. Williams, 353 S.W.3d 128, 134 (Tex. 2011).

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Patrick Von Dohlen, Brian Greco, Kevin Jason Khattar, Michael Knuffke, and Daniel Petri v. City of San Antoniogreen
tex · 2022 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Dohlen v. City of San Antonio, 643 S.W.3d 387 , 392 (Tex. 2022) (stating political subdivision “retain[s] immunity unless the Legislature clearly and unambiguously waives it); TEX.

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Harris County v. Sykesgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Harris County, 136 S.W.3d at 638 ; Tabrizi, 551 S.W.3d at 295-96; City of Balch Springs v. Austin, 315 S.W.3d 219, 224 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.).

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City of Balch Springs v. Austingreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Harris County, 136 S.W.3d at 638 ; Tabrizi, 551 S.W.3d at 295-96; City of Balch Springs v. Austin, 315 S.W.3d 219, 224 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.).

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Tabrizi v. City of Austingreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Harris County, 136 S.W.3d at 638 ; Tabrizi, 551 S.W.3d at 295-96; City of Balch Springs v. Austin, 315 S.W.3d 219, 224 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2010, no pet.).

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Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services v. Mega Child Care, Inc.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Tex. Dep’t of Protective & Regulatory Servs. v. Mega Child Care, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 170, 198 (Tex. 2004).

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City of Galveston v. Stategreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 471 (Tex.2007).

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Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregggreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Securtec , 106 S.W.3d at 811 (applying the capable-of-repetition-yet-evading-review exception to a claim for violation of competitive bidding statutes). [5] Governmental Immunity Governmental immunity from suit protects counties from lawsuits for damages absent legislative consent.

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Wichita Falls State Hospital v. Taylor green
tex · 2003
2 sentences

2006Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor, 106 S.W.3d 692 , 694 n.3 (Tex. 2003); City of LaPorte v. Barfield, 898 S.W.2d 288, 291 (Tex. 1995).

2006Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor , 106 S.W.3d 692 , 694 n.3 (Tex. 2003); City of LaPorte v. Barfield , 898 S.W.2d 288, 291 (Tex. 1995).

22006–2006
City of Dallas v. Albert green
tex · 2011
1 sentence

2021City of Dallas v. Albert, 354 S.W.3d 368 , 372–73 (Tex. 2011).

12021–2021

Where else courts name it

TX 26 (2004–2026) CT 2 (1992–1992) IN 2 (1995–1999)

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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