107 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1890–2025 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences2023“Provided the judge approves the dismissal that results from an immunity agreement, and is aware that the dismissal is pursuant to an immunity agreement, the judge does not have to be aware of the specific terms of that immunity agreement for it to be enforceable.” Id. 2021Provided the judge approves the dismissal that results from an immunity agreement, and is aware that the dismissal is pursuant to an immunity agreement, the judge does not have to be aware of the specific terms of that immunity agreement for it to be enforceable. 70 S.W.3d at 855 . | 4 | 6 |
P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivangreen2 sentences2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate 11 jurisdiction ―extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken‖), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex. 2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (Tex. App.–Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties' divorce records over nine months after the suit h 2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate jurisdiction “extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken”), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex.2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (TexApp.-Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties’ divorce records over nine months after the suit had bee | 4 | 4 |
El Tacaso, Inc. v. Jireh Star, Inc.green2 sentences2023While Cheek also argues that “everyone here knows the basis for the TRO,” this Court observed in El Tacaso that “[e]ven if a sound reason for granting relief appears elsewhere in the record, the Texas Supreme Court has stated in the strongest terms that rule of civil procedure 683 is mandatory.” El Tacaso, 356 S.W.3d at 745 ; see also Elevacity, 2018 WL 915031 , at *2 (temporary restraining order violated Rule 683 by, among other things, referencing only applicant’s pleadings as support for order). 2022El Tacaso, 356 S.W.3d at 745 (“Even if a sound reason for granting relief appears elsewhere in the record, the Texas Supreme Court has stated in the strongest terms that rule of civil procedure 683 is mandatory.”). | 3 | 5 |
Reliant Hospital Partners, LLC v. Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holdings, Inc.green2 sentences2022Holdings, Inc., 374 S.W.3d 488, 495 (Tex.App.--Dallas 2012, pet. denied) (“Even if a sound reason for granting relief appears elsewhere in the record, the Texas Supreme Court has stated in the strongest terms the rule must be followed.”). 2014Partners, LLC v. Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holdings, Inc., 374 S.W.3d 488, 495 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2012, pet. denied) (“Even if a sound reason for granting relief appears elsewhere in the record, the Texas Supreme Court has stated in the strongest terms the rule must be followed.”). | 3 | 3 |
State v. Cook United, Inc.green2 sentences2016See State v. Cook United, Inc., 464 S.W.2d 105, 107 (Tex. 1971) (Calvert, J., concurring) (“The requirement in Rule 683 that the reasons for issuing an injunction –3– be stated in the order could hardly be couched in stronger language. 2012State v. Cook United, Inc., 464 S.W.2d 105, 107 (Tex.1971) (Calvert, J., concurring) (“The requirement of Rule 683 that the reasons for issuing an injunction be stated in the order could hardly be couched in stronger language. | 3 | 3 |
City of Sugarland v. Ballardgreen2 sentences2007See Ballard , 174 S.W.3d at 265 (reaching similar conclusion on claims based on police force’s “customs and policies”). (footnote: 17) Because we conclude the summary judgment record shows as a matter of law that Hernandez’s claims do not fall within the terms of the waiver of immunity prescribed by § 101.021, we overrule her fourth issue. 2007See Ballard, 174 S.W.3d at 265 (reaching similar conclusion on claims based on police force’s “customs and policies”). 17 *762 Because we conclude the summary judgment record shows as a matter of law that Hernandez’s claims do not fall within the terms of the waiver of immunity prescribed by § 101.021, we overrule her fourth issue. | 3 | 3 |
Compton v. Elliottgreen2 sentences1960See Compton v. Elliott, 126 Tex. 232 , 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 ; Hannah v. Stephens, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 823 . 1953The commission of the crime, offense, or trespass is under the terms of this exception a part of the venue facts.” Compton v. Elliott, Tex.Com.App., 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 ; Hannah v. Stephens, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 823 . | 2 | 3 |
Ford v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Ford v. State, 179 S.W.3d 203, 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. ref’d); see also Bridges, 909 S.W.2d at 157 (“[T]he informer’s potential testimony must be shown to significantly aid appellant, and mere conjecture or supposition about possible relevance is insufficient.”). 2013Ford v. State, 179 S.W.3d 203, 210 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. ref'd). | 2 | 2 |
City of Elsa v. M.A.L.green2 sentences2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate 11 jurisdiction ―extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken‖), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex. 2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (Tex. App.–Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties' divorce records over nine months after the suit h 2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate jurisdiction “extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken”), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex.2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (TexApp.-Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties’ divorce records over nine months after the suit had bee | 2 | 2 |
Whatley v. City of Dallasgreen2 sentences2011See id. 9 . 2010See id. [9] The Stowers demand letter does not constitute a notice of the suit in accordance with section 2-305. | 2 | 2 |
Nabejas v. Texas Department of Public Safetygreen2 sentences2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate 11 jurisdiction ―extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken‖), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex. 2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (Tex. App.–Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties' divorce records over nine months after the suit h 2011Safety, 972 S.W.2d 875, 876 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 1998, no pet.) (concluding that appellate court lacked jurisdiction over cause because appellate jurisdiction “extends no further than that of the court from which the appeal is taken”), overruled, in part, on other grounds by City of Elsa v. M.A.L., 226 S.W.3d 390, 392 (Tex.2007); P.I.A. of Fort Worth, Inc. v. Sullivan, 837 S.W.2d 844, 846 (TexApp.-Fort Worth 1992, orig. proceeding) (concluding that under the terms of rule 329b, the trial court had no jurisdiction to seal the parties’ divorce records over nine months after the suit had bee | 2 | 2 |
Wright v. Brooksgreen2 sentences2008See Wright v. Brooks, 773 S.W.2d 649, 651 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1989, writ denied). 1991See Wright v. Brooks, 773 S.W.2d 649, 651 (Tex.App. — San Antonio 1989, writ denied). | 2 | 2 |
Pickett v. Bishopgreen2 sentences2002The supreme court held the description sufficient, stating: The stated ownership of the property is in itself a matter of description which leads to the certain identification of the property and brings the description within the terms of the rule that ‘the writing must furnish within itself, or by reference to some other existing writing, the means or data by which the particular land to be conveyed may be identified with reasonable certainty.’ Id. at 224 (citation omitted). 1959Having proved up the Hardin deed making Barrow’s interest thereby definite at the time he executed the deed to McManus, et al., the following language from Pickett v. Bishop, 148 Tex. 207 , 223 S.W.2d 222 , at page 224, is appropriate: “The stated ownership of the property is in itself a matter of description which leads to the certain identification of the property and brings the de *343 scription within the terms of the rule that 'the writing must furnish within itself, or by reference to some other existing writing, the means or data by which the particular land to he conveyed may be identi | 1 | 6 |
Edgar v. Bartekgreen2 sentences1980See Edgar v. Bartek, 507 S.W.2d 831, 833 (Tex.Civ.App. — Corpus Christi 1974, writ dism’d w.o.j.). 1978Edgar v. Bartek, supra. The record on appeal includes the transcript and a 47 page statement of facts with attached exhibits. | 1 | 2 |
in Re City of Dickinsongreen1 sentence2025See, e.g., In re City of Dickinson, 568 S.W.3d 642 , 645–46 (Tex. 2019). | 1 | 1 |
Dansby, Michael Edward Sr.green1 sentence2022Dansby v. State, 448 S.W.3d 441, 447 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Musslewhite v. State Bar of Texasgreen2 sentences2020If a statute forbids or requires the doing of an act in terms so vague that people of common intelligence necessarily must guess at the statute’s meaning and differ as to its application, the statute violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.15 In the parts of section 671.001 at issue in today’s case, the statute forbids or requires the doing of an act in only one instance — requiring that death be pronounced before artificial means of supporting a person’s respiratory and circulatory functions may be terminated.16 The terms of this requirement are not so vague that people of comm 2020If a statute forbids or requires the doing of an act in terms so vague that people of common intelligence necessarily must guess at the statute’s meaning and differ as to its application, the statute violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.15 In the parts of section 671.001 at issue in today’s case, the statute forbids or requires the doing of an act in only one instance — requiring that death be pronounced before artificial means of supporting a person’s respiratory and circulatory functions may be terminated.16 The terms of this requirement are not so vague that people of comm | 1 | 1 |
James W. Trenz and Terrane Associates, Inc. v. Peter Paul Petroleum Company and Posse Energy, Ltd.green1 sentence2020Trenz v. Peter Paul Petroleum Co., 388 S.W.3d 796, 800 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012, no pet.). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of H.N.T.green1 sentence2019See In re H.N.T., 367 S.W.3d 901, 905 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2012, no pet.) (holding that when the original divorce decree did not include a geographic restriction, the custodial parent’s move to a new city “represent[ed] an anticipated circumstance because Father knew nothing within the decree prohibited Mother from moving with H.N.T. at anytime to anywhere”). | 1 | 1 |
Bridges v. Stategreen1 sentence2016Ford v. State, 179 S.W.3d 203, 210 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. ref’d); see also Bridges, 909 S.W.2d at 157 (“[T]he informer’s potential testimony must be shown to significantly aid appellant, and mere conjecture or supposition about possible relevance is insufficient.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Skidmore Energy, Inc. v. Maxus (U.S.) Exploration Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Storage & Processors, Inc. v. Reyesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ray v. Burnsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Interfirst Bank San Felipe, N.A. v. Paz Construction Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Carpenter v. Cimarron Hydrocarbons Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. 1,048,000 CAPSULES, MORE OR LESS, ETC.green | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. An Article of Drug \Bentex Ulcerine\""green | 1 | 1 |
| Hagans v. Lavinegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Mapco, Inc. v. Cartergreen | 1 | 1 |
| American International Specialty Lines Insurance Co. v. Triton Energy Ltd.green | 1 | 1 |
| Southwest Intelecom, Inc. v. Hotel Networks Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Intratex Gas Co. v. Beesongreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Authoritygreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re the Estate of Hamillgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sheffield v. Scottgreen | 1 | 1 |
| McLendon v. McLendongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Samano v. Sun Oil Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Trinity River Authority v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Slaughter v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Amouri v. Southwest Toyota, Inc.
green
2 sentences2009S&P and Guerrero contend that we should follow the general rule to which we referred in Amouri v. Southwest Toyota, Inc. , 20 S.W.3d 165 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2000, pet. denied), and hold that Reyes was presumed to know and agree to the terms of the waiver agreement he signed. 2002S & P and Guerrero contend that we should follow the general rule to which we referred in Amouri v. Southwest Toyota, Inc., 20 S.W.3d 165 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2000, pet. denied), and hold that Reyes was presumed to know and agree to the terms of the waiver agreement he signed. | 3 | 2002–2009 |
Wilson v. Fisher
green
2 sentences1979In Pickett the court stated, at page 224, The stated ownership of the property is in itself a matter of description which leads to the certain identification of the property and brings the description within the terms of the rule that “the writing must furnish within itself, or by reference to some other existing writing, the means or data by which the particular land to be conveyed may be identified with reasonable certainty.” [Emphasis added;] Wilson v. Fisher, 144 Tex. 53, 56-57 , 188 S.W.2d 150, 152 . 1979In Pickett the court stated, at page 224, The stated ownership of the property is in itself a matter of description which leads to the certain identification of the property and brings the description within the terms of the rule that “the writing must furnish within itself, or by reference to some other existing writing, the means or data by which the particular land to be conveyed may be identified with reasonable certainty.” [Emphasis added;] Wilson v. Fisher, 144 Tex. 53, 56-57 , 188 S.W.2d 150, 152 . | 3 | 1949–1979 |
Hannah v. Stephens
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2 sentences1960See Compton v. Elliott, 126 Tex. 232 , 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 ; Hannah v. Stephens, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 823 . 1953The commission of the crime, offense, or trespass is under the terms of this exception a part of the venue facts.” Compton v. Elliott, Tex.Com.App., 88 S.W.2d 91, 93 ; Hannah v. Stephens, Tex.Civ.App., 101 S.W.2d 823 . | 3 | 1953–1960 |
Armstrong v. Steppes Apartments, Ltd.
green
2 sentences2007Armstrong, 57 S.W.3d at 46 . 2007Armstrong , 57 S.W.3d at 46 . | 2 | 2007–2007 |
Southwestern Refining Co., Inc. v. Bernal
green
2 sentences2002In deciding that matter, the trial court looks to see “if common issues predominate by identifying the substantive issues of the case that will control the outcome of the litigation, assessing which issues will predominate, and determining if the predominating issues are, in fact, those common to the class.” Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 434 . 2002In deciding that matter, the trial court looks to see "if common issues predominate by identifying the substantive issues of the case that will control the outcome of the litigation, assessing which issues will predominate, and determining if the predominating issues are, in fact, those common to the class." Bernal , 22 S.W.3d at 434 . | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Life Insurance Co. of Southwest v. Brister
green
2 sentences1998Brister, 722 S.W.2d at 772 . 1998Brister , 722 S.W.2d at 772 . | 2 | 1998–1998 |
Emscor, Inc. v. Alliance Insurance Group
green
2 sentences1997Id. at 198 . 1997Id. at 198 . | 2 | 1997–1997 |
Ramirez v. State
green
1 sentence2024The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has held that the terms of the rule are “very restrictive” and allow for no exceptions, other than conviction of a crime as allowed by Rule 609. 7 Ramirez, 802 S.W.2d at 676 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Mathews v. Eldridge
green
1 sentence2019In the divorce decree, the trial court ordered Appellant and Appellee to comply with the terms of the standard possession order in the absence of a mutual agreement regarding possession of the children, ordered Appellant to pay $1,000 per month in child support and to maintain 1 424 U.S. 319 (1976). 2 health insurance for the children, and awarded both parents the right to direct the moral and religious training of the children. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
In Re Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.
green
1 sentence2018“The principles of unconscionability do not negate a bargain because one party to the agreement may have been in a less advantageous bargaining position.” In re Palm Harbor Homes, Inc., 195 S.W.3d at 679 . | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Sandstrom v. Montana green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Hooper v. State green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Kelley-Coppedge, Inc. v. Highlands Insurance Co. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Kaufmann v. Morales green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| McClure v. Denham green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| El Dorado Motors, Inc. v. Koch green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| United States v. Allan Drug Corporation, (Two Cases) green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| In re Reese green | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| Cooper v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Jenkens & Gilchrist v. Riggs green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Unknown Heirs of Holloway v. Whatley green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Tinkle Ex Rel. Tinkle v. Henderson green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| United States v. Robert William Maloney, Robert Murphy and Paul Merrick green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Drury v. Lehmann neutral | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Tobin v. Garcia green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Kain v. Neuhaus green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Tobin v. Garcia green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Parks v. Underwood green | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Dossey v. Oehler green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Stewart v. Whitworth green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| Lynch v. Millican green | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Rowson v. Rowson green | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Universal Credit Co. v. Boling neutral | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Reid v. Associated Employers Lloyds green | 1 | 1960–1960 |
| Skinner v. Noland green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Cox v. Palacios green | 1 | 1952–1952 |
| Cox v. Chapa green | 1 | 1952–1952 |
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.