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102 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1921–2026 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
Farish v. Farishgreen2 sentences2020Melton, 350 S.W.3d at 238 ; In re D.S., 76 S.W.3d 512, 520 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2002, no pet.); Farish v. Farish, 921 S.W.2d 538, 541 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1996, no writ). 2005See Farish v. Farish, 921 S.W.2d 538, 541 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 1996, no writ). | 5 | 5 |
Zeifman v. Michelsgreen2 sentences2021See Zeifman, 212 S.W.3d at 589 ; Ceniseros v. Rychlik, No. 03-17-00532-CV, 2018 WL 4265679 , at *4 (Tex. App.—Austin Sept. 7, 2018, no pet.) (mem. op.); see TEX. 2020Zeifman v. Michels, 212 S.W.3d 582, 589 (Tex. App.—Austin 2006, pet. denied). | 4 | 4 |
Slay v. TEX. COM'N ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYgreen2 sentences2015The Board argues that the reciprocal-sanctions policy is like the evaluative penalty guidelines this Court concluded did not constitute a rule in Slay v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 351 S.W.3d 532, 548 (Tex.App.–Austin 2011, pet. © 2015 Thomson Reuters. 2014The Board argues that the reciprocal-sanctions policy is like the evaluative penalty guidelines this Court concluded did not constitute a rule in Slay v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 351 S.W.3d 532, 548 (Tex.App.-Austin 2011, pet. denied). | 4 | 4 |
Gollihar v. Stategreen2 sentences2011Gollihar , 46 S.W.3d at 254-56 (discussing post- Malik decisions and stating that "we have interpreted Malik to control sufficiency of the evidence analysis even in the absence of alleged jury charge error "; noting that hypothetically correct jury charge in a kidnapping case must include the victim's name, not merely the statutory term "another" and sufficiency of the evidence is reviewed as to proof that the named victim was abducted). 21. 2011It is only a modification of this rule, that the accusation on which the prosecution is founded, should state the crime which is to be proved and state such a crime as will justify the judgment to be pronounced.”); see also Dunn v. United States, 442 U.S. 100, 105 (1979) (“A variance arises when the evidence adduced at trial establishes facts different from those alleged in an indictment”; defendant could not be convicted in prosecution for making false statements to grand jury, when government alleged that defendant made an inconsistent statement at a September 30 interview–which was not an “ | 4 | 4 |
In Re ATMgreen2 sentences2018In re A.T.M., 281 S.W.3d 67, 72 (Tex.App.-- El Paso 2008, no pet.). 2015“However, a court is not required to consider alternative dispositions in a modification hearing.” In re A.T.M., 281 S.W.3d at 72 (interpreting Tex.Fam.Code Ann. § 54.05(f)). | 3 | 4 |
Dunn v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2011It is only a modification of this rule, that the accusation on which the prosecution is founded, should state the crime which is to be proved and state such a crime as will justify the judgment to be pronounced.”); see also Dunn v. United States, 442 U.S. 100, 105 , 99 S.Ct. 2190 , 60 L.Ed.2d 743 (1979) ("A variance arises when the evidence adduced at trial establishes facts different from those alleged in an indictment”; defendant could not be convicted in prosecution for making false statements to grand jury, when government alleged that defendant made an inconsistent statement at a Septembe 2011It is only a modification of this rule, that the accusation on which the prosecution is founded, should state the crime which is to be proved and state such a crime as will justify the judgment to be pronounced.”); see also Dunn v. United States, 442 U.S. 100, 105 , 99 S.Ct. 2190 , 60 L.Ed.2d 743 (1979) ("A variance arises when the evidence adduced at trial establishes facts different from those alleged in an indictment”; defendant could not be convicted in prosecution for making false statements to grand jury, when government alleged that defendant made an inconsistent statement at a Septembe | 3 | 3 |
Murphy v. Stategreen2 sentences2010See Murphy v. State , 860 S.W.2d 639, 643 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 1993, no pet.). 1996See Murphy v. State , 860 S.W.2d 639, 643 (Tex. App.--Fort Worth 1993, no writ) (stating that a modification hearing is not a new adjudication under section 54.03); In re J.K.A. , 855 S.W.2d 58, 62 (Tex. App.--Houston 1993, writ denied) (holding that the modification statute does not require a trial court to conduct a section 54.03 adjudication hearing to modify a disposition for violation of a condition of delinquency probation). | 3 | 3 |
Stirone v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2011It is only a modification of this rule, that the accusation on which the prosecution is founded, should state the crime which is to be proved and state such a crime as will justify the judgment to be pronounced.”); see also Dunn v. United States, 442 U.S. 100, 105 , 99 S.Ct. 2190 , 60 L.Ed.2d 743 (1979) ("A variance arises when the evidence adduced at trial establishes facts different from those alleged in an indictment”; defendant could not be convicted in prosecution for making false statements to grand jury, when government alleged that defendant made an inconsistent statement at a Septembe 2011It is only a modification of this rule, that the accusation on which the prosecution is founded, should state the crime which is to be proved and state such a crime as will justify the judgment to be pronounced.”); see also Dunn v. United States, 442 U.S. 100, 105 , 99 S.Ct. 2190 , 60 L.Ed.2d 743 (1979) ("A variance arises when the evidence adduced at trial establishes facts different from those alleged in an indictment”; defendant could not be convicted in prosecution for making false statements to grand jury, when government alleged that defendant made an inconsistent statement at a Septembe | 2 | 3 |
In Re JMgreen2 sentences2024See In re J.M., 287 S.W.3d at 489 (citing K.K.H. v. State, 612 S.W.2d 657, 658 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1981, no writ)). 2024See In re J.M., 287 S.W.3d at 489 (citing K.K.H. v. State, 612 S.W.2d 657, 658 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1981, no writ)). | 2 | 2 |
K____ K____ H____ v. Stategreen2 sentences2024See In re J.M., 287 S.W.3d at 489 (citing K.K.H. v. State, 612 S.W.2d 657, 658 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1981, no writ)). 2024See In re J.M., 287 S.W.3d at 489 (citing K.K.H. v. State, 612 S.W.2d 657, 658 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1981, no writ)). | 2 | 2 |
In Re ACSgreen2 sentences2010See A.C.S., 157 S.W.3d at 18-19 . 2010See A.C.S. , 157 S.W.3d at 18-19 . | 2 | 2 |
In the Interest of Shawgreen2 sentences2008See Shaw, 966 S.W.2d at 177 . 2008See Shaw, 966 S.W.2d at 177 . | 2 | 2 |
Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp.green2 sentences2006See Serna v. Webster, 908 S.W.2d 487 , 489 n. 1 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, no writ) (party waived service by making general appearance before court); Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp., 879 S.W.2d 258, 260-61 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, no writ) (party waived service by appearing at hearing). 2006See Serna v. Webster, 908 S.W.2d 487 , 489 n. 1 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, no writ) (party waived service by making general appearance before court); Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp., 879 S.W.2d 258, 260-61 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, no writ) (party waived service by appearing at hearing). | 2 | 2 |
Serna v. Webstergreen2 sentences2006See Serna v. Webster, 908 S.W.2d 487 , 489 n. 1 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, no writ) (party waived service by making general appearance before court); Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp., 879 S.W.2d 258, 260-61 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, no writ) (party waived service by appearing at hearing). 2006See Serna v. Webster, 908 S.W.2d 487 , 489 n. 1 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1995, no writ) (party waived service by making general appearance before court); Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp., 879 S.W.2d 258, 260-61 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, no writ) (party waived service by appearing at hearing). | 2 | 2 |
In Re ZBPgreen2 sentences2005See 109 S.W.3d at 781-82 . 2005See 109 S.W.3d at 781-82 . | 2 | 2 |
In the Interest of Strieglergreen2 sentences2005In re Striegler , 915 S.W.2d 629, 635 (Tex. App.--Amarillo 1996, writ denied). 2005In re Striegler, 915 S.W.2d 629, 635 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 1996, writ denied). | 2 | 2 |
Texas Ass'n of Business v. Texas Air Control Boardgreen2 sentences2003After the hearing, the court entered an order overruling the district clerk's and the court reporter's contest, found that Price was indigent, and it entered another order which stated that "Gina Price waives the requirement for the reporter to prepare the reporter's record." (4) SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION We first address Prices's contention that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over Smith's 2001 motion to modify. (5) See Tex. Ass'n of Bus. v. Tex. Air Control Bd. , 852 S.W.2d 440, 443-44 (Tex. 1993). 2003After the hearing, the court entered an order overruling the district clerk’s and the court reporter’s contest, found that Price was indigent, and it entered another order which stated that “Gina Price waives the requirement for the reporter to prepare the reporter’s record.” (footnote: 4) SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION We first address Prices’s contention that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over Smith’s 2001 motion to modify. (footnote: 5) See Tex. Ass’n of Bus. v. Tex. Air Control Bd. , 852 S.W.2d 440, 443-44 (Tex. 1993). | 2 | 2 |
Hammond v. Hammondgreen2 sentences2006In Hammond, the spouse seeking reduction in his support obligation presented evidence of his income at the time of the modification hearing, but no evidence of his income at the time of divorce other than the characterization of his job as “high paying.” Id. at 408 . 2006In Hammond , the spouse seeking reduction in his support obligation presented evidence of his income at the time of the modification hearing, but no evidence of his income at the time of divorce other than the characterization of his job as “high paying.” Id. at 408. | 1 | 3 |
In Re JPgreen2 sentences2025A trial court may “decline third and fourth chances to a juvenile who has abused a second one.” J.P., 136 S.W.3d at 633 ; see also In re V.L.T., 570 S.W.3d 867, 873 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018, no pet.) (concluding the trial court did not abuse its discretion in committing juvenile to TJJD where “V.L.T.’s brief admits the need for treatment for his [post-traumatic stress disorder],” “[t]he probation officer testified that the best alternative for obtaining counseling was through the commitment to TJJD,” and although there was also “testimony about the alternative programs,” they were not recommend 2022See In re J.P., 136 S.W.3d at 632–33; see also In re G.B., No. 13-19-00581-CV, 2021 WL 3085990 , at *2 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg July 22, 2021, no pet.) (mem. op.) (“Under [§ 54.05], the trial court is not required to exhaust all possible alternatives to commitment before it modifies a disposition and commits a juvenile to TJJD.”); In re J.Y., No. 02-17-00092-CV, 2017 WL 3298301 , at *3 (Tex. App.— Fort Worth Aug. 3, 2017, no pet.) (mem. op.) (concluding TJJD commitment appropriate although the evidence revealed there was a less restrictive, inpatient placement option because “a trial | 1 | 2 |
Graves v. Gravesgreen2 sentences2010Specifically, Seale testified to the following matters at the modification hearing: • Serafin exposed J.D.S. to drugs, alcohol, and “criminal surroundings”; 1 Serafin cites Graves v. Graves, 916 S.W.2d 65 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, no writ), for the proposition that a complaint regarding the sufficiency of a section 156.102 affidavit may be raised for the first time on appeal. 2010Id. | 1 | 2 |
In Re UGVgreen2 sentences2006Id. at 2-4. 2006Id. at 2-4 . | 1 | 2 |
Watts v. Wattsgreen2 sentences2006See id. at 315 ; see also London *697 v. London, 192 S.W.3d 6, 15 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. denied). 2006See id. at 315 ; see also London v. London, 192 S.W.3d 6, 15 (Tex.App.Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. denied). | 1 | 2 |
Burkhart v. Burkhartgreen1 sentence2026Burkhart v. Burkhart, 960 S.W.2d 321, 324 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. denied) (“In view of the heightened standards for a modification hearing within one year of a custodial order, an affiant must state concrete facts that clearly demonstrate that extraordinary relief is appropriate.”); see In re C.S., 264 S.W.3d 864 , 874–75 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008, no pet.) (comparing allegations that indicate a “pattern of parental alienation”, denied access, and threats of bodily harm with a clinical psychologist’s report explaining how an anticipated international move could significantly impai | 1 | 1 |
In Re CSgreen1 sentence2026Burkhart v. Burkhart, 960 S.W.2d 321, 324 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. denied) (“In view of the heightened standards for a modification hearing within one year of a custodial order, an affiant must state concrete facts that clearly demonstrate that extraordinary relief is appropriate.”); see In re C.S., 264 S.W.3d 864 , 874–75 (Tex. App.—Waco 2008, no pet.) (comparing allegations that indicate a “pattern of parental alienation”, denied access, and threats of bodily harm with a clinical psychologist’s report explaining how an anticipated international move could significantly impai | 1 | 1 |
in the Matter of v. L. T., a Juvenilegreen1 sentence2025A trial court may “decline third and fourth chances to a juvenile who has abused a second one.” J.P., 136 S.W.3d at 633 ; see also In re V.L.T., 570 S.W.3d 867, 873 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018, no pet.) (concluding the trial court did not abuse its discretion in committing juvenile to TJJD where “V.L.T.’s brief admits the need for treatment for his [post-traumatic stress disorder],” “[t]he probation officer testified that the best alternative for obtaining counseling was through the commitment to TJJD,” and although there was also “testimony about the alternative programs,” they were not recommend | 1 | 1 |
| State of Texas v. Guerrero, Ex Parte Marcelinogreen | 1 | 1 |
In re H.C.green1 sentence2025Code § 55.31(b); see In re H.C., 562 S.W.3d at 41 (“[T]he Family Code, unlike the Code of Criminal Procedure, does not require the juvenile court to sua sponte order an evaluation to determine whether a child is fit to proceed with a modification hearing when it has evidence before it suggesting that the child may be unfit to proceed.”). | 1 | 1 |
| Lockyer v. Andradegreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Herringgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Trevino v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| French v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Guthrie-Nail v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re CCJgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re ALEgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Serpa v. California Surety Investigations, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Casas v. Carmax Auto Superstores California CA2/1green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re DSgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Rittenhouse v. Sabine Valley Center Foundation, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Bates v. Tesargreen | 1 | 1 |
| J.D., Matter Ofgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| in the Interest of L.C.L, a Minor Childgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
MacCallum v. MacCallum
green
2 sentences2009MacCallum v. MacCallum, 801 S.W.2d 579 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1990, writ denied). 2009MacCallum v. MacCallum , 801 S.W.2d 579 (Tex. App.--Corpus Christi 1990, writ denied). | 4 | 1996–2009 |
In Re MAS
green
2 sentences2022STANDARD OF REVIEW “A trial court has the authority to control the presentation of evidence so as to avoid needless consumption of time.” In re M.A.S., 233 S.W.3d 915 , 924 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, pet. denied). 2022STANDARD OF REVIEW “A trial court has the authority to control the presentation of evidence so as to avoid needless consumption of time.” In re M.A.S., 233 S.W.3d 915 , 924 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, pet. denied). | 2 | 2022–2022 |
In Re ED
green
2 sentences2012In re E.D. , 127 S.W.3d at 864 . 2012In re E.D., 127 S.W.3d at 864 . | 2 | 2012–2012 |
In Re RTH
green
2 sentences2011The father pointed to testimony from the modification hearing that the mother came to his apartment and assaulted him by “punching [him] and grabbing [him] by the neck and scratching [him].” Id. 2011The father pointed to testimony from the modification hearing that the mother came to his apartment and assaulted him by “punching [him] and grabbing [him] by the neck and scratching [him].” Id. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
| Texas State Board of Pharmacy v. Witcher green | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| In Re ABP green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Simpson, Mark Twain green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Storek & Storek, Inc. v. Citicorp Real Estate, Inc. green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| 24 Hour Fitness, Inc. v. Superior Court of Sonoma Cty. green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| in the Interest of N.T.P. and L.C.P., Children green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Melton v. Toomey green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| In Re Atlas Tubular, L.P. green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| City of Keller v. Wilson green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Slaughter v. Clement green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Griggs v. Capitol MacHine Works, Inc. green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| In the Interest of Knott green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Stansbury v. California green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Dowthitt v. State green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Bennett v. United States green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Berger v. United States green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Grant v. State green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
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.