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114 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1929–2026 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Systemgreen2 sentences2024“Once the party claiming privilege presents a prima facie case that the documents are privileged, the burden shifts to the party seeking production to prove that an exception to the privilege applies.” Id. at 279–80. 2024“If the trial court issues an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents, the party claiming the privilege is left without an adequate appellate remedy.” In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016); see also In re Christus Santa Rosa Healthcare Corp., 617 S.W.3d 586 , 591 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2020, orig. proceeding). | 16 | 20 |
Barbouti v. Mundengreen2 sentences2020Barbouti v. Munden, 866 S.W.2d 288, 295 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied)[, disapproved on other grounds by Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 47 (Tex. 1998).] Here, partial performance was not submitted to the jury, and there was no request that the trial court make a finding on partial performance. 2016“Generally, the party claiming an exception to the statute of frauds must secure a finding to that effect.” Bookout, 165 S.W.3d at 908 (citing Barbouti v. Munden, 866 S.W.2d 288, 295 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied), disapproved of on other grounds by Formosa Plastics Corp. v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 46 (Tex.1997)). | 10 | 10 |
Memorial Hospital-The Woodlands v. McCowngreen2 sentences2025See Mem’l Hosp.-The Woodlands v. McCown, 927 S.W.2d 1, 12 (Tex. 1996) (“It is well settled that an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents leaves the party claiming privilege without an adequate remedy by appeal.”). 2025See Mem’l Hosp.-The Woodlands v. McCown, 927 S.W.2d 1, 12 (Tex. 1996) (“It is well settled that an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents leaves the party claiming privilege without an adequate remedy by appeal.”). | 8 | 8 |
Jordan v. Honorable Court of Appeals for the Fourth Supreme Judicial Districtgreen2 sentences2001See Jordan v. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Supreme Judicial District, 701 S.W.2d 644, 648-49 (Tex.1985) (holding that a party claiming a privilege has the burden to establish that privilege and, if the matter for which a privilege is sought has been disclosed to a third party, that no waiver took place). [[Image here]] We hold that if documents are privileged or confidential under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or Texas Rules of Evidence, they are within a “category of information [that] is expressly made confidential under other law” within the meaning of section 552.022 of the Public 2001See Jordan v. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Supreme Judicial District, 701 S.W.2d 644, 648-49 (Tex.1985) (holding that a party claiming a privilege has the burden to establish that privilege and, if the matter for which a privilege is sought has been disclosed to a third party, that no waiver took place). * * * * * We hold that if documents are privileged or confidential under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure or Texas Rules of Evidence, they are within a "category of information [that] is expressly made confidential under other law" within the meaning of section 552.022 of the Public Infor | 8 | 8 |
In Re Living Centers of Texas, Inc.green2 sentences2021“If the trial court issues an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents, the party claiming the privilege is left without an adequate appellate remedy.” In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276 , 2 279 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding); In re Living Centers of Tex., Inc., 175 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex. 2005) (orig. proceeding). 2021“If the trial court issues an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents, the party claiming the privilege is left without an adequate appellate remedy.” In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding); In re Living Centers of Tex., Inc., 175 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex. 2005) (orig. proceeding). | 7 | 7 |
In Re K.S.green2 sentences2010In re K.S., 76 S.W.3d 36, 43 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 2002, no pet.). 2010In re K.S., 76 S.W.3d 36, 43 (Tex.App.--Amarillo 2002, no pet.). | 6 | 6 |
In Re Prudential Insurance Co. of Americagreen2 sentences2025Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 137 (Tex. 2004). 24 Mem’l Hosp.-The Woodlands v. McCown, 927 S.W.2d 1, 12 (Tex. 1996); accord In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016) (“If the documents at issue are alleged to be privileged, ‘mandamus is appropriate if we conclude that they are privileged and have been improperly ordered disclosed.’” (quoting In re Living Centers of Tex., Inc., 175 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex. 2005))). 25 See In re United Healthcare Ins. 2025Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 137 (Tex. 2004). 24 Mem’l Hosp.-The Woodlands v. McCown, 927 S.W.2d 1, 12 (Tex. 1996); accord In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016) (“If the documents at issue are alleged to be privileged, ‘mandamus is appropriate if we conclude that they are privileged and have been improperly ordered disclosed.’” (quoting In re Living Centers of Tex., Inc., 175 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex. 2005))). 25 See In re United Healthcare Ins. | 4 | 4 |
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc.green2 sentences2020Barbouti v. Munden, 866 S.W.2d 288, 295 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied)[, disapproved on other grounds by Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Eng’rs & Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 47 (Tex. 1998).] Here, partial performance was not submitted to the jury, and there was no request that the trial court make a finding on partial performance. 2016“Generally, the party claiming an exception to the statute of frauds must secure a finding to that effect.” Bookout, 165 S.W.3d at 908 (citing Barbouti v. Munden, 866 S.W.2d 288, 295 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied), disapproved of on other grounds by Formosa Plastics Corp. v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc., 960 S.W.2d 41, 46 (Tex.1997)). | 3 | 4 |
In Re Bruce Terminix Co.green2 sentences2020See Bruce Terminix, 988 S.W.2d at 704 ; Adams v. StaxxRing, Inc., 344 S.W.3d 641, 648 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, pet. denied). 2010See Bruce Terminix, 988 S.W.2d at 704 ; Valero Energy Corp. v. Teco Pipeline Co., 2 S.W.3d 576, 594 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.). | 3 | 3 |
City of Pharr v. Penagreen2 sentences2017See City of Pharr v. Pena, 853 S.W.2d 56, 63 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi 1993, writ denied). 2017See City of Pharr v. Pena, 853 S.W.2d 56, 63 (Tex. 20 600 EXHIBIT A App.—Corpus Christi 1993, writ denied). | 3 | 3 |
Pagosa Oil & Gas, L.L.C. v. Marrs & Smith Partnershipgreen2 sentences2011Pagosa Oil and Gas, L.L.C. v. Marrs and Smith P’ship, 323 S.W.3d 203, 215 (Tex.App.--El Paso 2010, pet. denied). 2011Pagosa Oil and Gas, L.L.C. v. Marrs and Smith P’ship, 323 S.W.3d 203, 215 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2010, pet. denied). | 3 | 3 |
Barr v. Resolution Trust Corp. Ex Rel. Sunbelt Federal Savingsgreen2 sentences2010Barr v. Resolution Trust Corp., 837 S.W.2d 627, 631 (Tex.1992). 2010Barr v. Resolution Trust Corp ., 837 S.W.2d 627, 631 (Tex. 1992). | 3 | 3 |
Bochas v. Stategreen2 sentences2008Id.; State v. Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Dollars & no/100, 136 S.W.3d at 410; Bochas v. State, 951 S.W.2d 64, 71 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1997, pet. denied). 7 . 2008Id .; State v. Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Dollars & No/100 , 136 S.W.3d at 410 ; Bochas v. State , 951 S.W.2d 64, 71 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi 1997, pet. denied). 7. | 3 | 3 |
Barnes v. Whittingtongreen2 sentences2002Rule 193.4 provides that at any hearing on a claim of privilege, the party asserting the privilege "must present any evidence necessary to support the ... privilege." Tex. R.Civ.P. 193.4(a); see also Barnes v. Whittington, 751 S.W.2d 493, 494 (Tex.1988) (orig.proceeding) ("The party claiming the privilege bears the burden of producing evidence to support such an exception by showing that the documents in question qualify for the privilege as a matter of law."). 2002Rule 193.4 provides that at any hearing on a claim of privilege, the party asserting the privilege “must present any evidence necessary to support the ... privilege.” Tex. R.Civ.P. 193.4(a); see also Barnes v. Whittington, 751 S.W.2d 493, 494 (Tex.1988) (orig.proceeding) (“The party claiming the privilege bears the burden of producing evidence to support such an exception by showing that the documents in question qualify for the privilege as a matter of law.”). | 2 | 4 |
In Re State Farm Lloyds, Inc.green2 sentences2018Universal Underwriters, 345 S.W.3d at 411 ; see also In re State Farm Lloyds, Inc., 170 S.W.3d 629, 634 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2005, orig. proceeding). 2018Universal Underwriters , 345 S.W.3d at 411 ; see also In re State Farm Lloyds, Inc. , 170 S.W.3d 629 , 634 (Tex. App.-El Paso 2005, orig. proceeding). | 2 | 2 |
Mann v. NCNB Texas National Bankgreen2 sentences2013Mann v. NCNB Tex. Nat’l Bank , 854 S.W.2d 664, 668 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); see Tex. R. 2013Mann v. NCNB Tex. Nat’l Bank, 854 S.W.2d 664, 668 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); see Tex. R. | 2 | 2 |
In Re BP Products North America Inc.green2 sentences2008See id. 2008See id. | 2 | 2 |
Freeman v. Bianchigreen2 sentences2006The party claiming the exception to the privilege bears the burden of establishing a prima facie case by proving “a violation sufficiently serious to defeat the privilege.” Freeman v. Bianchi, 820 S.W.2d 853, 861 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, orig. proceeding). 1992The party claiming the exception to the privilege bears the burden of establishing a prima facie case by proving “a violation sufficiently serious to defeat the privilege.” Freeman v. Bianchi, 820 S.W.2d at 861 . | 2 | 2 |
Wright Way Construction Co. v. Harlingen Mall Co.green2 sentences2004See id. 2004See id. | 2 | 2 |
In Re Speergreen2 sentences2024“Mandamus is appropriate for constitutional protections like the privilege against self-incrimination that an appeal could not adequately protect.” In re Speer, 965 S.W.2d 41, 45 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding) (citing Tilton v. Marshall, 925 S.W.2d 672, 682 (Tex. 1996) (orig. proceeding)). 2018"Mandamus is appropriate for constitutional protections like the privilege against self-incrimination that an appeal could not adequately protect." In re Speer , 965 S.W.2d 41 , 45 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding) (citing Tilton v. Marshall , 925 S.W.2d 672 , 682 (Tex. 1996) ). | 1 | 2 |
Tilton v. Marshallgreen2 sentences2024“Mandamus is appropriate for constitutional protections like the privilege against self-incrimination that an appeal could not adequately protect.” In re Speer, 965 S.W.2d 41, 45 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding) (citing Tilton v. Marshall, 925 S.W.2d 672, 682 (Tex. 1996) (orig. proceeding)). 2018"Mandamus is appropriate for constitutional protections like the privilege against self-incrimination that an appeal could not adequately protect." In re Speer , 965 S.W.2d 41 , 45 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding) (citing Tilton v. Marshall , 925 S.W.2d 672 , 682 (Tex. 1996) ). | 1 | 2 |
Walker v. Packergreen2 sentences2024“If the trial court issues an erroneous order requiring the production of privileged documents, the party claiming the privilege is left without an adequate appellate remedy.” Id. 1996Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 843 (Tex.1992). | 1 | 2 |
| Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Mirandagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Deere & Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Holloway, Clay M. v. Dekkers, Gideon and Twin Lakes Golf Course, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Adams v. STAXXRING, INC.green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Laibe Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Rivercenter Associates v. Riveragreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sun Exploration and Production Co. v. Bentongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Trelltex, Inc. v. Intecx, L.L.C.green | 1 | 1 |
| National Property Holdings, L.P. v. Westergrengreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Bank One, N.A.green | 1 | 1 |
| EZ Pawn Corp. v. Manciasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Valero Energy Corp. v. Teco Pipeline Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Garner v. Fidelity Bank N.A.green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Monsanto Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Butler v. Joseph's Wine Shop, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| CIGANA CORP. v. Spearsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gray v. Westgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| Burnett v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re Universal Underwriters of Texas Insurance Co.
green
2 sentences2018Universal Underwriters, 345 S.W.3d at 411 ; see also In re State Farm Lloyds, Inc., 170 S.W.3d 629, 634 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2005, orig. proceeding). 2018Universal Underwriters , 345 S.W.3d at 411 ; see also In re State Farm Lloyds, Inc. , 170 S.W.3d 629 , 634 (Tex. App.-El Paso 2005, orig. proceeding). | 3 | 2015–2018 |
Carmona v. State
green
2 sentences2015After the State has gone forward with evidence supporting waiver of the privilege, the party claiming the privilege “may find it wise to present evidence of no waiver.” Id. 1997Once the State has gone forward with evidence that supports a finding of waiver, “the party claiming the privilege may find it wise to present evidence of no waiver.” Id. (citing Jordan v. Fourth Court of Appeals, 701 S.W.2d 644, 650 (Tex.1985) (Gonzalez, J., concurring and dissenting) (when “a specific act of waiver is brought before the court, the privilege claimant may properly have the burden of establishing that there was no waiver.”)). *664 We review the trial court’s decision on the applicability of a privilege for an abuse of discretion. | 3 | 1997–2015 |
In re Silver
green
2 sentences2022In re Silver, 540 S.W.3d at 538 ; In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding). 2 The Court, having examined and fully considered the petition for writ of mandamus, the response filed by real party in interest, H-E-B, LP, and the applicable law, is of the opinion that relator has not met his burden to obtain mandamus relief. 2021In re Silver, 540 S.W.3d at 538 ; In re Christus Santa Rosa Health Sys., 492 S.W.3d 276, 279 (Tex. 2016) (orig. 5 proceeding); In re Living Ctrs. of Tex., Inc., 175 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex. 2005) (orig. proceeding). | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Carmona v. State
green
2 sentences2015Rule 503(b)(2) adds a special rule of it wise to present evidence of no waiver.” Id. privilege for criminal cases: “In criminal cases, a client has a privilege to prevent the lawyer or lawyer's representative from disclosing any other [36] [37]We review the trial court's decision on the fact which came to the knowledge of the lawyer or applicability of a privilege for an abuse of discretion. the lawyer's representative by reason of the Id. at 664 . 2012After the State has gone forward with evidence supporting waiver of the privilege, the party claiming the privilege “may find it wise to present evidence of no waiver.” Id. | 2 | 2012–2015 |
Perry Homes v. Cull
green
2 sentences2014Id. at 590 . 2009Id. | 2 | 2009–2014 |
In Re Fort Worth Children's Hospital
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2009Id. | 2 | 2009–2009 |
Good v. Aramco Services Co.
green
2 sentences2002Keller, 277 F.3d at 815 ; Stena Rederi, 923 F.2d at 390 n. 14; Good, 971 F.Supp. at 256 . 2002Keller , 27 F.3d at 815; Stena Rederia , 923 F.2d at 390 n. 14; Good , 971 F. Supp. at 256 . | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Stena Rederi Ab v. Comision Contratos Comite Ejecutivo General Sindicato Revolucionario Trabajadores Petroleros
green
2 sentences2002Keller, 277 F.3d at 815 ; Stena Rederi, 923 F.2d at 390 n. 14; Good, 971 F.Supp. at 256 . 2002Keller , 27 F.3d at 815; Stena Rederia , 923 F.2d at 390 n. 14; Good , 971 F. Supp. at 256 . | 2 | 2002–2002 |
| City of University Park v. Benners green | 1 | 2026–2026 |
| Bookout v. Bookout green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Tigner v. First Nat. Bank of Angleton green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Hanssen v. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| In re XL Specialty Insurance Co. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P. v. Ventura Gobellan, Jr. and Paula Gobellan green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Texas, the State Of v. Thirty Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and No/100 ($30,660.00) in U.S. Currency green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| H. Henry Keller H.K. Enterprises, Inc. v. Central Bank of Nigeria Paul Ogwuma Alhaji Rasheed Alhaji M.A. Sadiq green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| State v. Lowry green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Houston Lighting & Power Co. v. City of San Antonio green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Fuller v. State green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Travis v. City of Mesquite green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Newlin v. Smith green | 1 | 1942–1942 |
| First Nat. Bank of Jacksonville v. Childs green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Randals v. Green green | 1 | 1930–1930 |
| Aultman & Taylor Co. v. Hefner green | 1 | 1929–1929 |
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.