117 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1994–2026 43 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 |
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Drichas v. Stategreen2 sentences2024App. 2014) (citations omitted)); see also Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979). “[I]t is a fact-specific inquiry, and the facts may or may not support such a finding.” Clark v. State, 573 S.W.3d 367, 373 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2019, no pet.) (citing Drichas, 175 S.W.3d at 799 ). 2006The determination of whether a deadly weapon is appropriate in an evading arrest case “is a fact-specific inquiry, and the facts will not always support such a finding.” Id. | 6 | 10 |
State v. Davisgreen2 sentences2015Ct. 2004) (noting that “various courts have begun to adopt a fact-specific analysis of the particular call and the caller’s motive for making the call” in conducting Crawford analyses); Davis, 111 P.3d at 850 (“In most cases, one who calls 911 for emergency help is not ‘bearing witness,’ whereas calls made to the police simply to report a crime may conceivably be considered testimonial. 2015Ct. 2004) (noting that “various courts have begun to adopt a fact-specific analysis of the particular call and the caller’s motive for making the call” in conducting Crawford analyses); Davis, 111 P.3d at 850 (“In most cases, one who calls 911 for emergency help is not ‘bearing witness,’ whereas calls made to the police simply to report a crime may conceivably be considered testimonial. | 5 | 5 |
Castleberry v. Branscumred2 sentences2005See George Grubbs Enters. v. Bien, 900 S.W.2d 337, 339 (Tex. 1995) (“Disregarding the corporate structure . . . demands a fact-specific analysis of each case and therefore demands jury instructions that advise the jury concerning all the factors bearing on their decision.”); Castleberry v. Branscum, 721 S.W.2d 270, 277 (Tex. 1986). 12 However, a section of her termination paperwork, identifying “dealership,” states “Ancira Motorhomes.” 13 Having found legally insufficient evidence to support a deemed finding that Ancira Enterprises had at least fifteen employees for the required time period du 2005See George Grubbs Enters. v. Bien, 900 S.W.2d 337, 339 (Tex.1995) (“Disregarding the corporate structure ... demands a fact-specific analysis of each case and therefore demands jury instructions that advise the jury concerning all the factors bearing on their decision.”); Castleberry v. Branscum, 721 S.W.2d 270, 277 (Tex.1986). | 4 | 4 |
Hall v. Hubco, Inc.green2 sentences2017See Mieth v. Ranchquest, Inc., 177 S.W.3d 296, 303-304 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2005); N. Ridge Corp. v. Walraven, 957 S.W.2d 116, 119-120 (Tex. App.-Eastland 1997, pet. denied) (though injuries caused by unrelated spills were capable of being remediated, the cost was more than six times the value of the entire tract; on remand, "to properly determine if it was 'economically feasible’ to ‘repair’ the land, the jury should consider evidence of the difference in the value of the land before and after the injury”); Hall v. Hubco, Inc., 292 S.W.3d 22, 32 (Tex. App.Houston [14th Dist.] 2006, 2013See Hall v. Hubco, Inc., 292 S.W.3d 22, 32 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2006, pet. denied). | 4 | 4 |
Johnson v. Stategreen2 sentences2010See Johnson v. State, 912 S.W.2d 227, 235 (Tex. Crim. 2010See Johnson v. State , 912 S.W.2d 227, 235 (Tex. Crim. | 4 | 4 |
Amos v. Amosgreen2 sentences2022Slicker, 464 S.W.3d at 860 (citing Amos v. Amos, 79 S.W.3d 747, 749 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2002, no pet.)). 2019Id. (citing Amos v. Amos, 79 S.W.3d 747, 749 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2002, no pet.)). | 3 | 3 |
in the Interest of S.M.R., G.J.R. and C.N.R., Childrengreen2 sentences2022Further, “[w]hether a child was 8 removed for abuse or neglect is a fact-specific inquiry.” Id. (citing In re S.M.R., 434 S.W.3d 576, 583 (Tex. 2014)). 2022Further, “[w]hether a child was removed for abuse or neglect is a fact-specific inquiry.” Id. (citing In re S.M.R., 434 S.W.3d 576, 583 (Tex. 2014)). | 3 | 3 |
City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc.green2 sentences2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). 2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). | 3 | 3 |
City of Austin Police Department v. Browngreen2 sentences2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). 2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). | 3 | 3 |
TRUDY'S TEXAS STAR, INC. v. City of Austingreen2 sentences2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). 2015Cf. City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc., 198 S.W.3d 770, 775 (Tex. 2006) (in the estoppel context, analyzing what “justice requires” in light of the particularized factual circumstances and context of the case); Trudy’s Texas Star, Inc. v. City of Austin, 307 S.W.3d 894, 911 (Tex. App.—Austin 2010, no pet.) (same); City of Austin Police Dep’t v. Brown, 96 S.W.3d 588, 602 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. dism’d) (“In this instance, in light of these unique facts, and the absence of controlling law, we believe the interest of justice requires a new trial.”). | 3 | 3 |
George Grubbs Enterprises, Inc. v. Biengreen2 sentences2005See George Grubbs Enters. v. Bien, 900 S.W.2d 337, 339 (Tex. 1995) (“Disregarding the corporate structure . . . demands a fact-specific analysis of each case and therefore demands jury instructions that advise the jury concerning all the factors bearing on their decision.”); Castleberry v. Branscum, 721 S.W.2d 270, 277 (Tex. 1986). 12 However, a section of her termination paperwork, identifying “dealership,” states “Ancira Motorhomes.” 13 Having found legally insufficient evidence to support a deemed finding that Ancira Enterprises had at least fifteen employees for the required time period du 2005See George Grubbs Enters. v. Bien, 900 S.W.2d 337, 339 (Tex.1995) (“Disregarding the corporate structure ... demands a fact-specific analysis of each case and therefore demands jury instructions that advise the jury concerning all the factors bearing on their decision.”); Castleberry v. Branscum, 721 S.W.2d 270, 277 (Tex.1986). | 3 | 3 |
Pacheco v. Minetagreen2 sentences2023The Fifth Circuit has described the appropriate review as “a fact-specific inquiry into what EEOC investigations [the administrative charge] can reasonably be expected to trigger.” Id. at 792. 2023The Fifth Circuit has described the appropriate review as “a fact-specific inquiry” into what investigations the administrative charge “can reasonably be expected to trigger.” Pacheco, 448 F.3d at 792 . | 2 | 3 |
Dyar v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Id. at 468 . 2011See Dyar, 125 S.W.3d at 464-65 ; Banda, 317 S.W.3d at 912 . | 2 | 3 |
Herrera v. Stategreen2 sentences2013With respect to the standard of review, the court of appeals reasoned that the custody determination in this case “necessarily involves an evaluation of the credibility and demeanor of the two police officers that testified at the suppression hearing, because custody is ‘a fact-specific inquiry,’ and because the only facts in the record were those established by the officers’ testimony.” Id. at *2 (citing Herrera v. State, 241 S.W.3d 520, 526, 535 (Tex.Crim.App.2007)). 2013With respect to the standard of review, the court of appeals reasoned that the custody determination in this case “necessarily involves an evaluation of the credibility and demeanor of the two police officers that testified at the suppression hearing, because custody is ‘a fact-specific inquiry,’ and because the only facts in the record were those established by the officers’ testimony.” Id. at *2 (citing Herrera v. State, 241 S.W.3d 520, 526, 535 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 3 |
Almanza v. Stategreen2 sentences2025See id. 2025See id. | 2 | 2 |
in Re Oceanografia, S.A. De C v. Otto Candies LLC, Candies Mexican Investments, and Osa Internationalgreen2 sentences2025In re Oceanografia, S.A., 494 S.W.3d 728, 730 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding); In re E.S., No. 07-19-00323-CV, 2019 WL 7342242 , at *1 (Tex. App.— Amarillo Dec. 30, 2019, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.). 2025In re Oceanografia, S.A., 494 S.W.3d 728, 730 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding); In re E.S., No. 07-19-00323-CV, 2019 WL 7342242 , at *1 (Tex. App.— Amarillo Dec. 30, 2019, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.). | 2 | 2 |
Clark v. Stategreen2 sentences2024App. 2014) (citations omitted)); see also Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979). “[I]t is a fact-specific inquiry, and the facts may or may not support such a finding.” Clark v. State, 573 S.W.3d 367, 373 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2019, no pet.) (citing Drichas, 175 S.W.3d at 799 ). 2023When we review a deadly weapon finding, “it is a fact-specific inquiry, and the facts may or may not support such a finding.” Clark v. State, 573 S.W.3d 367, 373 (Tex. App.— Beaumont 2019, no pet.). | 2 | 2 |
In Re SNgreen2 sentences2022And “[a]pplying well-established rules of statutory construction, subsection (O) does not require that the parent who failed to comply with a court order be the same person whose abuse or neglect of the child warranted the child’s removal.” See In re D.R.J., 395 S.W.3d 316, 320 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013, no pet.) (citing In re S.N., 287 S.W.3d 183, 188 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.)). 2022And “[a]pplying well-established rules of statutory construction, subsection (O) does not require that the parent who failed to comply with a court order be the same person whose abuse or neglect of the child warranted the child’s removal.” See In re D.R.J., 395 S.W.3d 316, 320 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013, no pet.) (citing In re S.N., 287 S.W.3d 183, 188 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.)). 8 Father argues that the evidence was insufficient because the Department’s “suspicion and concerns” at the hospital where Mother had just given birth to the Twins were “based only” on Mother’s “ | 2 | 2 |
in the Interest of D.R.J. and T.F.J., Childrengreen2 sentences2022And “[a]pplying well-established rules of statutory construction, subsection (O) does not require that the parent who failed to comply with a court order be the same person whose abuse or neglect of the child warranted the child’s removal.” See In re D.R.J., 395 S.W.3d 316, 320 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013, no pet.) (citing In re S.N., 287 S.W.3d 183, 188 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.)). 2022And “[a]pplying well-established rules of statutory construction, subsection (O) does not require that the parent who failed to comply with a court order be the same person whose abuse or neglect of the child warranted the child’s removal.” See In re D.R.J., 395 S.W.3d 316, 320 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2013, no pet.) (citing In re S.N., 287 S.W.3d 183, 188 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.)). 8 Father argues that the evidence was insufficient because the Department’s “suspicion and concerns” at the hospital where Mother had just given birth to the Twins were “based only” on Mother’s “ | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Sheppardgreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ex Parte Threetgreen | 2 | 2 |
| Hughes v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Olivas v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| People v. Westgreen | 2 | 2 |
In Re Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen2 sentences2026This balancing test is necessarily a fact-specific inquiry that “resists categorization[.]” Prudential, 148 S.W.3d at 136 . 2025This balancing test is necessarily a fact-specific inquiry that “resists categorization[.]” Prudential, 148 S.W.3d at 136 . | 1 | 11 |
Kothe v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Kothe v. State, 152 S.W.3d 54, 63 (Tex.Crim.App.2004) (quoting Ohio v. Robinette, 519 U.S. 33, 39 , 117 S.Ct. 417, 421 , 136 L.Ed.2d 347 (1996)). 2010Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . | 1 | 10 |
Arrington, Charlesgreen2 sentences2025Arrington, 451 S.W.3d at 840 (citing Gelinas v. State, 398 S.W.3d 703, 710 (Tex. Crim. 2021See Arrington v. State, 451 S.W.3d 834, 840 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 3 |
In Re ALEgreen2 sentences2018In re A.L.E., 279 S.W.3d 424, 428 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2009, no pet.). 2013A.L.E., 279 S.W.3d at 428 . | 1 | 2 |
| Nowlin v. Resolution Trust Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Sisk v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Qwest Communications Corp. v. AT & T CORP.green | 1 | 1 |
| Gelinas, James Henrygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson v. Virginiared | 1 | 1 |
| Villarreal, Rene Danielgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC v. Marco Murillogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Donaldson v. Texas Department of Aging & Disability Servicesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Brister, Mark Randallgreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of San Antonio v. Hartmangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Pakdimounivong v. City of Arlingtongreen | 1 | 1 |
| D. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Servicesgreen | 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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United States v. Cortez
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2 sentences2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . 2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . | 4 | 2010–2010 |
Illinois v. Gates
green
2 sentences2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . 2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . | 4 | 2010–2010 |
Ornelas v. United States
green
2 sentences2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . 2010Ornelas v. United States, 517 U.S. 690, 695 , 116 S.Ct. 1657, 1661 , 134 L.Ed.2d 911 (1996); Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2329 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981); Kothe, 152 S.W.3d at 63 . | 4 | 2010–2010 |
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White
green
2 sentences2025Context matters.” Id. at 69 . 15 There is no dispute in this case that Greene engaged in a protected activity by filing four charges of discrimination with the EEOC beginning on May 5, 2016. 2016Context matters.” Burlington, 548 U.S. at 69 , 126 S.Ct. at 2415 . | 3 | 2013–2025 |
Linda Hayes Schoendienst v. Robert L. Haug, Vince Wood and Highland Ventures, I, Ltd.
green
2 sentences2024Schoendienst, 399 S.W.3d at 316–17. 2023Id. at 317 . | 2 | 2023–2024 |
In the Interest of E.C.R., Child
green
2 sentences2022Further, “[w]hether a child was 8 removed for abuse or neglect is a fact-specific inquiry.” Id. (citing In re S.M.R., 434 S.W.3d 576, 583 (Tex. 2014)). 2022Further, “[w]hether a child was removed for abuse or neglect is a fact-specific inquiry.” Id. (citing In re S.M.R., 434 S.W.3d 576, 583 (Tex. 2014)). | 2 | 2022–2022 |
William C. Slicker v. Phyllis A. Slicker
green
2 sentences2022Slicker, 464 S.W.3d at 860 (citing Amos v. Amos, 79 S.W.3d 747, 749 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2002, no pet.)). 2018Slicker, 464 S.W.3d at 860 (citing Amos v. Amos, 79 S.W.3d 747, 749 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2002, no pet.)). | 2 | 2018–2022 |
| Banda v. State green | 2 | 2011–2011 |
| Matter of Estate of Giessel green | 2 | 2010–2010 |
| Winfield v. Renfro green | 2 | 2010–2010 |
| Drummond v. Benson green | 2 | 2010–2010 |
| Dejarnette v. State green | 2 | 2009–2009 |
| People v. Mackey green | 2 | 2005–2005 |
| Sapone v. Grand Targhee, Inc. green | 2 | 2005–2005 |
| Halpern v. Wheeldon green | 2 | 2005–2005 |
| Brady v. Maryland green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| Storms v. Tuck green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Scott v. Cannon green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Marshall v. State green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Crutcher, Alexandrea v. Dallas Independent School District green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Appellant/Cross-Appellee v. Michael MERCIECA, Appellee/Cross-Appellant green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| San Antonio Water System v. Debra Nicholas green | 1 | 2023–2023 |
| City of San Antonio by and Through City Public Service Board of San Antonio D/B/A CPS Energy v. Chris Smith green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| In re J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Mayer Ex Rel. Mayer v. Willowbrook Plaza Ltd. Partnership green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Timberwalk Apartments, Partners, Inc. v. Cain green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Cooper v. Cooper green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Sierra, Antonio green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Contreras v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
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.