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modification hearing in Texas

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.

Followed or applied (58)

CaseFollowedCited
Farish v. Farishgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020Melton, 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).

55
Zeifman v. Michelsgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021See 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).

44
Slay v. TEX. COM'N ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYgreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015The 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).

44
Gollihar v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Gollihar , 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 “

44
In Re ATMgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018In 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)).

34
Dunn v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

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

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

33
Murphy v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2010
2 sentences

2010See 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).

33
Stirone v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1960 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

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

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

23
In Re JMgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

22
K____ K____ H____ v. Stategreen
texapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

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)).

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)).

22
In Re ACSgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See A.C.S., 157 S.W.3d at 18-19 .

2010See A.C.S. , 157 S.W.3d at 18-19 .

22
In the Interest of Shawgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Shaw, 966 S.W.2d at 177 .

2008See Shaw, 966 S.W.2d at 177 .

22
Houston Crushed Concrete, Inc. v. Concrete Recycling Corp.green
texapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

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).

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).

22
Serna v. Webstergreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

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).

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).

22
In Re ZBPgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See 109 S.W.3d at 781-82 .

2005See 109 S.W.3d at 781-82 .

22
In the Interest of Strieglergreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005In 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).

22
Texas Ass'n of Business v. Texas Air Control Boardgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

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." (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).

22
Hammond v. Hammondgreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

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 .

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.

13
In Re JPgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025A 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

12
Graves v. Gravesgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010Specifically, 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.

12
In Re UGVgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Id. at 2-4.

2006Id. at 2-4 .

12
Watts v. Wattsgreen
texapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–2006
2 sentences

2006See 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).

12
Burkhart v. Burkhartgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Burkhart 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

11
In Re CSgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Burkhart 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

11
in the Matter of v. L. T., a Juvenilegreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A 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

11
State of Texas v. Guerrero, Ex Parte Marcelinogreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
In re H.C.green
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Code § 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.”).

11
Lockyer v. Andradegreen
scotus · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
In Re Herringgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Trevino v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
French v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Guthrie-Nail v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
In Re CCJgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
In Re ALEgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Serpa v. California Surety Investigations, Inc.green
calctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Casas v. Carmax Auto Superstores California CA2/1green
calctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
In Re DSgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Rittenhouse v. Sabine Valley Center Foundation, Inc.green
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Bates v. Tesargreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
J.D., Matter Ofgreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
in the Interest of L.C.L, a Minor Childgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11

Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
MacCallum v. MacCallum green
texapp · 1991
2 sentences

2009MacCallum 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).

41996–2009
In Re MAS green
texapp · 2007
2 sentences

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).

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).

22022–2022
In Re ED green
texapp · 2004
2 sentences

2012In re E.D. , 127 S.W.3d at 864 .

2012In re E.D., 127 S.W.3d at 864 .

22012–2012
In Re RTH green
texapp · 2005
2 sentences

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.

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.

22011–2011
Texas State Board of Pharmacy v. Witcher green
texapp · 2014
12025–2025
In Re ABP green
texapp · 2009
12024–2024
Simpson, Mark Twain green
texcrimapp · 2016
12024–2024
Storek & Storek, Inc. v. Citicorp Real Estate, Inc. green
calctapp · 2002
12021–2021
24 Hour Fitness, Inc. v. Superior Court of Sonoma Cty. green
calctapp · 1998
12021–2021
in the Interest of N.T.P. and L.C.P., Children green
texapp · 2012
12021–2021
Melton v. Toomey green
texapp · 2011
12020–2020
In Re Atlas Tubular, L.P. green
texapp · 2009
12020–2020
City of Keller v. Wilson green
tex · 2005
12016–2016
Slaughter v. Clement green
texapp · 2001
12015–2015
Griggs v. Capitol MacHine Works, Inc. green
tex · 1985
12015–2015
In the Interest of Knott green
texapp · 2003
12015–2015
Stansbury v. California green
scotus · 1994
12014–2014
Dowthitt v. State green
texcrimapp · 1996
12014–2014
Bennett v. United States green
scotus · 1913
12011–2011
Berger v. United States green
scotus · 1935
12011–2011
Grant v. State green
texapp · 2007
12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 156.401 (22) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.05 (16) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 156.101 (14) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 154.125 (9) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 156.402 (9) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.002 (8) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 154.130 (8) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 154.123 (7) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.01 (5) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 156.102 (4) TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 554.051 (4) TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 565.001 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

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