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2026Both doctrines “emphasize[] the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Lynch, 595 S.W.3d at 683 (quoting Patterson, 971 S.W.2d at 442 ).

2025It “emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Id.

2026It “is a threshold 7 issue that . . . emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Robinson, 353 S.W.3d at 755 (citing Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Hous. & Se.

2023Ripeness “is a threshold issue that . . . emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Robinson, 353 S.W.3d at 755 (citing Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Hous. & Se.

2025Tex., Inc., 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex. 1998), which as the party invoking the jurisdiction of the courts, the plaintiff must prove, see Waco ISD v. Gibson, 22 S.W.3d 849, 852 (Tex. 2000). “[L]ike standing, [ripe- ness] emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be pre- sented.” Patterson, 971 S.W.2d at 442 .

2025Tex., Inc., 971 S.W.2d 439 , 11 442 (Tex. 1998), which as the party invoking the jurisdiction of the courts, Plaintiffs must prove, see Waco ISD v. Gibson, 22 S.W.3d 849, 852 (Tex. 2000). “[L]ike stand- ing, [ripeness] emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Patterson, 971 S.W.2d at 442 .

2025Ripeness is an element of subject matter jurisdiction and “emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Mayhew v. Town of Sunnyvale, 964 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex. 1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1144 (1999); Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Houston, 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex. 1998).

2015Ripeness, like standing, “is a threshold issue that implicates subject matter jurisdiction, and like standing, emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Patterson, 971 S.W.2d at 442 (citing Mayhew v. Town of Sunnyvale, 964 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex. 1998)).

2010See Williams v. Lara , 52 S.W.3d 171, 183-85 (Tex. 2001).

2010See Williams v. Lara, 52 S.W.3d 171, 183-85 (Tex. 2001).

2009Ripeness and standing are related doctrines of justiciability, as "each is a threshold question that implicates subject matter jurisdiction and each emphasizes the necessity of a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented." Esquire, 240 S.W.3d at 92 .

2008Ripeness and standing are related doctrines of justiciability, as “each is a threshold question that implicates subject matter jurisdiction and each emphasizes the necessity of a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.” Esquire, 240 S.W.3d at 92 .

2014See Andrade v. NAACP, 345 S.W.3d 1, 7 (Tex. 2011) (“Generally, a citizen lacks standing to bring a lawsuit challenging the lawfulness of governmental acts.”); Patterson v. Planned Parenthood, 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex. 1998) (explaining that standing and ripeness focus on “the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented”); Texas Ass’n of Bus. v. Texas Air Control Bd., 852 S.W.2d 440, 446 (Tex. 1993) (“The general test for standing in Texas requires that there ‘(a) shall be a real controversy between the parties, which (b) will be actually determined by the judicial declar

2012See Andrade , 345 S.W.3d at 6 . (ii) Ripeness Similar to standing, ripeness "emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented" but it "focuses on when that action may be brought." Gibson , 22 S.W.3d at 851 (citation omitted) (emphasis in original).

2003But if standing focuses on the question of who may bring an action, see Barshop v. Medina County Underground Water Conservation Dist., 925 S.W.2d 618, 626-27 (Tex.1996), ripeness examines when that action may be brought.

2003But if standing focuses on the question of who may bring an action, see Barshop v. Medina County Underground Water Conservation Dist., 925 S.W.2d 618, 626-27 (Tex.1996), ripeness examines when that action may be brought.

2023See Poindexter, 306 S.W.3d at 806-07 (explaining that when jurisdictional facts do not implicate merits of claim, trial court decides disputed jurisdictional facts); see BMC Software, 83 S.W.3d at 796 .

2022See Poindexter, 306 S.W.3d at 806-07 (explaining that when jurisdictional facts do not implicate merits of claim, trial court decides disputed jurisdictional facts); see BMC Software, 83 S.W.3d at 796 .

2023See Poindexter, 306 S.W.3d at 806-07 (explaining that when jurisdictional facts do not implicate merits of claim, trial court decides disputed jurisdictional facts); see BMC Software, 83 S.W.3d at 796 .

2022See Poindexter, 306 S.W.3d at 806-07 (explaining that when jurisdictional facts do not implicate merits of claim, trial court decides disputed jurisdictional facts); see BMC Software, 83 S.W.3d at 796 .

2016Tex., Inc., 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex.1998) (“[R]ipeness examines when [an] action may be brought.”); Camarena v. Tex. Emp’t Comm’n, 754 S.W.2d 149, 151 (Tex. 1988) (“It is fundamental that a court has no jurisdiction to render an advisory opinion on a controversy that is not yet ripe.”).

2015Camarena, 754 S.W.2d at 151 (holding the mootness doctrine limits courts to deciding cases in which an actual controversy exists); Robinson v. Parker, 353 S.W.3d 753, 755 (Tex. 2011) (“Ripeness … emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented.”) (citations omitted).

2015See Mitz, litigation over administrative determinations prevents 278 S.W.3d at 25 (contrasting actual initiation of courts from ‘entangling themselves in abstract administrative action suggesting imminent proceeding in disagreements over administrative policies’ while that case with mere perceived threat in Beacon Nat’l, 86 simultaneously allowing the agency to perform its S.W.3d at 267–68).

2014See Mitz, 278 S.W.3d at 25 (contrasting actual initiation of administrative action suggesting imminent proceeding in that case with mere perceived threat in Beacon Nat’l, 86 S.W.3d at 267–68).

2015Accordingly, the trial court did not err in granting Orosco's motion to dismiss. 2 Cf. Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Houston & Southeast Tex., Inc., 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex.1998) (standing emphasizes need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented); Benker v. Texas Dept. of Ins., 996 S.W.2d 328, 330 (Tex.App.- Austin 1999 , no pet.) (to establish standing, one must show a justiciable interest by alleging an actual or imminent threat of injury peculiar to one's circumstances and not suffered by the public generally). 3 We conclude appellant has not established its issue

2005Cf. Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Houston & Southeast Tex., Inc., 971 S.W.2d 439, 442 (Tex.1998) (standing emphasizes need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented); Benker v. Texas Dept. of Ins., 996 S.W.2d 328, 330 (Tex.App.-Austin 1999, no pet.) (to establish standing, one must show a justiciable interest by alleging an actual or imminent threat of injury peculiar to one’s circumstances and not suffered by the public generally). 3 .

2012In assessing ripeness, "a court is required 'to evaluate both the fitness of the issues for judicial decision and the hardship to the parties of withholding court consideration.'" Perry v. Del Rio , 66 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Abbott Labs. v. Gardner , 387 U.S. 136, 149 (1967)).

2012In assessing ripeness, “a court is required ‘to evaluate both the fitness of the issues for judicial decision and the hardship to the parties of 14 withholding court consideration.’” Perry v. Del Rio, 66 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Abbott Labs. v. Gardner, 387 U.S. 136, 149 (1967)).

2012In assessing ripeness, "a court is required 'to evaluate both the fitness of the issues for judicial decision and the hardship to the parties of withholding court consideration.'" Perry v. Del Rio , 66 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Abbott Labs. v. Gardner , 387 U.S. 136, 149 (1967)).

2012In assessing ripeness, “a court is required ‘to evaluate both the fitness of the issues for judicial decision and the hardship to the parties of 14 withholding court consideration.’” Perry v. Del Rio, 66 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2001) (quoting Abbott Labs. v. Gardner, 387 U.S. 136, 149 (1967)).

2008See Bonham State Bank v. Beadle, 907 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Tex.1995) (declaratory judgment is appropriate only if there is a justiciable controversy about the rights and status of the parties and the declaration will resolve the controversy); see also City of Helotes v. Miller, 243 S.W.3d 704, 708 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2007, no pet.) (“ripeness emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented,” and a claim is “not ripe if its resolution depends on contingent or hypothetical facts, or upon events not yet come to pass”).

2008See Bonham State Bank v. Beadle, 907 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Tex. 1995) (declaratory judgment is appropriate only if there is a justiciable controversy about the rights and status of the parties and the declaration will resolve the controversy); see also City of Helotes v. Miller, 243 S.W.3d 704, 708 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007, no pet.) (“ripeness emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented,” and a claim is “not ripe if its resolution depends on contingent or hypothetical facts, or upon events not yet come to pass”).

2008See Bonham State Bank v. Beadle, 907 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Tex.1995) (declaratory judgment is appropriate only if there is a justiciable controversy about the rights and status of the parties and the declaration will resolve the controversy); see also City of Helotes v. Miller, 243 S.W.3d 704, 708 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2007, no pet.) (“ripeness emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented,” and a claim is “not ripe if its resolution depends on contingent or hypothetical facts, or upon events not yet come to pass”).

2008See Bonham State Bank v. Beadle, 907 S.W.2d 465, 467 (Tex. 1995) (declaratory judgment is appropriate only if there is a justiciable controversy about the rights and status of the parties and the declaration will resolve the controversy); see also City of Helotes v. Miller, 243 S.W.3d 704, 708 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007, no pet.) (“ripeness emphasizes the need for a concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented,” and a claim is “not ripe if its resolution depends on contingent or hypothetical facts, or upon events not yet come to pass”).

2008See Britton, 95 S.W.3d at 681 .

2008See Britton, 95 S.W.3d at 681 .

2005Lorentz, 112 S.W.3d at 179 (recognizing that “This statute [the survival statute] provides a party who would not otherwise have a justiciable claim with standing to sue.”); see also Garcia v. Caremark, Inc., 921 S.W.2d 417, 421 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1996, no writ).

2005Lorentz, 112 S.W.3d at 179 (recognizing that "This statute [the survival statute] provides a party who would not otherwise have a justiciable claim with standing to sue."); see also Garcia v. Caremark, Inc., 921 S.W.2d 417, 421 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1996, no writ).

2005Lorentz, 112 S.W.3d at 179 (recognizing that “This statute [the survival statute] provides a party who would not otherwise have a justiciable claim with standing to sue.”); see also Garcia v. Caremark, Inc., 921 S.W.2d 417, 421 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1996, no writ).

2005Lorentz, 112 S.W.3d at 179 (recognizing that "This statute [the survival statute] provides a party who would not otherwise have a justiciable claim with standing to sue."); see also Garcia v. Caremark, Inc., 921 S.W.2d 417, 421 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1996, no writ).

2024See Brooks v. Northglen Ass’n, 141 S.W.3d 158 , 163–64 (Tex. 2004) (“A declaratory judgment requires a justiciable controversy as to the rights and status of parties actually before the court for adjudication, and the declaration sought must actually resolve the controversy.”).

2015As a result, Salazar, Soria, and may seek declaratory relief in connection with an alleged Trejo have demonstrated that the new rules interfere with ultra vires act, “[a] declaratory judgment requires a justiciable their privilege to obtain a Texas driver's license, giving them controversy as to the rights and status of parties actually standing to challenge *907 the rules under section 2001.038 before the court for adjudication, and the declaration sought of the APA. must actually resolve the controversy.” Brooks v. Northglen Ass'n, 141 S.W.3d 158 , 163–64 (Tex.2004).

2022Under these circumstances, we conclude BMG’s claim for the Subsequent Period is ripe. 10 LLC, 578 S.W.3d 82, 87 (Tex. 2019) (orig. proceeding) (citing Iliff v. Iliff, 339 S.W.3d 74 , 80–81 (Tex. 2011)).

2019In re Depinho, 505 S.W.3d 621, 624 (Tex. 2016); Robinson v. Parker, 353 S.W.3d 753, 755 (Tex. 2011).

2018Co. v. Joachim, 315 S.W.3d 860, 865 (Tex. 2010); City of Austin v. Savetownlake.Org, No. 03-07-00410-CV, 2008 WL 3877683 , at *6 (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 22, 2008, no pet.) (mem. op.) (“ripeness and mootness are threshold issues that implicate subject matter jurisdiction,” and both consider issue of timing). 3 concrete injury for a justiciable claim to be presented”); Patterson v. Planned Parenthood of Hou. and Se.

2018Patterson, 971 S.W.2d at 442 ; United Fire Lloyds v. Tippin, 396 S.W.3d 733, 735 (Tex. App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2013, no pet.).

2017Thus, notwithstanding the disposition of Durant’s breach of contract and declaratory judgment actions on appeal, our review of the propriety of trial court’s denial of Compass's third ground for summary judgment is limited to the question presented to the trial court: the justiciability of the controversy, i.e., whether Durant asserted an "actual, real controversy,” as opposed to a "future or speculative right.” Lane v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., 905 S.W.2d 39, 41 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, no writ); see also Laborers' Int’l Union of N. Am. v. Blackwell, 482 S.W.2d 327 , 329 (Tex. Civ.

2017Thus, notwithstanding the disposition of Durant’s breach of contract and declaratory judgment actions on appeal, our review of the propriety of trial court’s denial of Compass's third ground for summary judgment is limited to the question presented to the trial court: the justiciability of the controversy, i.e., whether Durant asserted an "actual, real controversy,” as opposed to a "future or speculative right.” Lane v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., 905 S.W.2d 39, 41 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, no writ); see also Laborers' Int’l Union of N. Am. v. Blackwell, 482 S.W.2d 327 , 329 (Tex. Civ.