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great privilege in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1912–2023 2 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Arnettgreen
texapp · 1964 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2023The practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of New Mexico, 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”); State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1964, writ ref’d) (“The rig

2022Unlike common occupations that are not regulated, the practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of N.M., 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”);State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. A

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Schware v. Board of Bar Examiners of NMgreen
scotus · 1957 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023The practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of New Mexico, 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”); State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1964, writ ref’d) (“The rig

2022Unlike common occupations that are not regulated, the practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of N.M., 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”);State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. A

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Hankamer v. Templin, Clk.green
tex · 1945 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023The practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of New Mexico, 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”); State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1964, writ ref’d) (“The rig

2022Unlike common occupations that are not regulated, the practice of law is a profession and a privilege that the United States Supreme Court has identified as one for which a state “can require high standards of qualification, such as good moral character or proficiency in its law, before it admits an applicant to the bar.” See Schware v. Board of Bar Exam’rs of State of N.M., 353 U.S. 232, 239 (1957); see also Hankamer v. Templin, 187 S.W.2d 549, 551 (Tex. 1945) (“[T]he right to practice law is not a personal right, but a franchise, or privilege[.]”);State v. Arnett, 385 S.W.2d 452, 454 (Tex. A

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Love v. the State Bar of Texasgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Love v. State Bar of Tex., 982 S.W.2d 939, 945 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, no pet.) (citation omitted) (“[T]he right to practice law is a very great privilege.

2020See Love v. State Bar of Tex., 982 S.W.2d 939, 945 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, no pet.) (citation omitted) (“[T]he right to practice law is a very great privilege.

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Timberwalk Apartments, Partners, Inc. v. Caingreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Timberwalk Apartments, 972 S.W.2d at 753 ; see also Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 563 (1948) (“In the conduct of one’s business or in the use and exploitation of one’s property, the law imposes upon all persons the duty to exercise ordinary care to avoid injury or damage to the property of others.”); Rhodes v. Whitehead, 27 Tex. 304, 307 (1863) (“The great principle which seems to control all the modern cases is, that men must so use their own as not to injure the rights of others, or to incommode others; they must not endanger health or comfort, or produce i

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Rhodes v. Whiteheadgreen
· 1863 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Timberwalk Apartments, 972 S.W.2d at 753 ; see also Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 563 (1948) (“In the conduct of one’s business or in the use and exploitation of one’s property, the law imposes upon all persons the duty to exercise ordinary care to avoid injury or damage to the property of others.”); Rhodes v. Whitehead, 27 Tex. 304, 307 (1863) (“The great principle which seems to control all the modern cases is, that men must so use their own as not to injure the rights of others, or to incommode others; they must not endanger health or comfort, or produce i

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Elliff v. Texon Drilling. Co.green
tex · 1948 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Timberwalk Apartments, 972 S.W.2d at 753 ; see also Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 563 (1948) (“In the conduct of one’s business or in the use and exploitation of one’s property, the law imposes upon all persons the duty to exercise ordinary care to avoid injury or damage to the property of others.”); Rhodes v. Whitehead, 27 Tex. 304, 307 (1863) (“The great principle which seems to control all the modern cases is, that men must so use their own as not to injure the rights of others, or to incommode others; they must not endanger health or comfort, or produce i

2016See Timberwalk Apartments, 972 S.W.2d at 753 ; see also Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 563 (1948) (“In the conduct of one’s business or in the use and exploitation of one’s property, the law imposes upon all persons the duty to exercise ordinary care to avoid injury or damage to the property of others.”); Rhodes v. Whitehead, 27 Tex. 304, 307 (1863) (“The great principle which seems to control all the modern cases is, that men must so use their own as not to injure the rights of others, or to incommode others; they must not endanger health or comfort, or produce i

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State v. $435,000.00green
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007State v. $435,000.00 , 842 S.W.2d 642, 644 (Tex. 1992).

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In Re State Bar of Texasgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004“That a party must have ‘no other adequate remedy by law’ is a ‘fundamental tenet’ of mandamus practice.” In re State Bar, 113 S.W.3d 730, 734 ( Tex. 2003) (orig. proceeding) (quoting Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 839 ); accord In re D.A.S., 973 S.W.2d 296, 300 ( Tex. 1998) (orig. proceeding) (juvenile delinquency).

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Winters v. Presiding Judge of the Criminal District Court Number Three of Tarrant Countygreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004The other great requirement for mandamus relief is that a court may issue a writ of mandamus only if the relator demonstrates that he or she has “no adequate legal remedy.” De Leon , 127 S.W.3d at 5 ; accord Winters, 118 S.W.3d at 775 .

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In Re DASgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004“That a party must have ‘no other adequate remedy by law’ is a ‘fundamental tenet’ of mandamus practice.” In re State Bar, 113 S.W.3d 730, 734 ( Tex. 2003) (orig. proceeding) (quoting Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 839 ); accord In re D.A.S., 973 S.W.2d 296, 300 ( Tex. 1998) (orig. proceeding) (juvenile delinquency).

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Frazier v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Frazier v. State, 600 S.W. 2d 271, 275 (Tex.Cr.App.1980).

1985Frazier v. State, 600 S.W. 2d 271, 275 (Tex.Cr.App.1980).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
State Bar of Texas v. Kilpatrick green
tex · 1994
1 sentence

2015Id. within that system. “[T]he right to practice law is a very The guiding rules and principles to determine the appropriate great privilege.

12015–2015
Rushmore Investment Advisors, Inc. v. Frey green
texapp · 2007
1 sentence

2014Advisors, Inc. v. Frey, 231 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, no pet.); Brocail, 132 S.W.3d 552 .

12014–2014
Brocail v. Anderson green
texapp · 2004
1 sentence

2014Advisors, Inc. v. Frey, 231 S.W.3d 524 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, no pet.); Brocail, 132 S.W.3d 552 .

12014–2014
Walker v. Packer green
tex · 1992
1 sentence

2004“That a party must have ‘no other adequate remedy by law’ is a ‘fundamental tenet’ of mandamus practice.” In re State Bar, 113 S.W.3d 730, 734 ( Tex. 2003) (orig. proceeding) (quoting Walker , 827 S.W.2d at 839 ); accord In re D.A.S., 973 S.W.2d 296, 300 ( Tex. 1998) (orig. proceeding) (juvenile delinquency).

12004–2004
De Leon v. Aguilar green
texcrimapp · 2004
1 sentence

2004The other great requirement for mandamus relief is that a court may issue a writ of mandamus only if the relator demonstrates that he or she has “no adequate legal remedy.” De Leon , 127 S.W.3d at 5 ; accord Winters, 118 S.W.3d at 775 .

12004–2004
Moore v. State Bar of Texas green
tex · 1997
1 sentence

1998With this privilege comes an equal dose of responsibility.” State Bar of Texas v. Moore, 932 S.W.2d 132 , 138 n. 4 (Tex.App.—El Paso), vacated, 938 S.W.2d 717 (Tex.1997).

11998–1998
State Bar of Texas v. Moore neutral
texapp · 1996
1 sentence

1998With this privilege comes an equal dose of responsibility.” State Bar of Texas v. Moore, 932 S.W.2d 132 , 138 n. 4 (Tex.App.—El Paso), vacated, 938 S.W.2d 717 (Tex.1997).

11998–1998
Sanders v. Sanders green
texapp · 1971
1 sentence

1974Sanders v. Sanders, 469 S.W.2d 313 (Tex.Civ.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1971, error dism’d).

11974–1974
Ex Parte George Tucker green
mont · 1920
2 sentences

1923Only in this way can freedom of speech be preserved, for freedom of speech will necessarily end when supervision by a court of equity of the expressions and sentiments of the individual is allowed to begin. *827 Our Supreme Court, speaking through Chief Justice Phillips in Ex parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S. W. 75 , very aptly says: “It has never been the theory of free institutions that the citizen could say only what courts or Legislatures might license him to say, or that his sentiments on any subject or concerning any person should be supervised before' he could utter them.

1923Only in this way can freedom of speech be preserved, for freedom of speech will necessarily end when supervision by a court of equity of the expressions and sentiments of the individual is allowed to begin. *827 Our Supreme Court, speaking through Chief Justice Phillips in Ex parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S. W. 75 , very aptly says: “It has never been the theory of free institutions that the citizen could say only what courts or Legislatures might license him to say, or that his sentiments on any subject or concerning any person should be supervised before' he could utter them.

11923–1923
Slater v. Emerson green
· 1857
2 sentences

1922The great rule is to ascertain the intent of the parties from the language used." Slater v. Emerson, 19 How. 224 , 15 L.Ed. 631 ; 15 C.J. 1221, § 20.

1922The great rule is to ascertain the intent of the parties- from the language used.” Slater v. Emerson, 19 How. 224 , 15 L.

11922–1922
Smith v. Alabama green
scotus · 1888
2 sentences

1912The government of the United States, then, though limited in its powers, is supreme; and its laws, when made in pursuance of the Constitution, form the supreme law of the land, ‘anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary, notwithstanding.’ This great principle is that the Constitution and laws made in pursuance thereof are supreme; that they control the Constitution and laws of the respective states, and cannot be controlled by them.” Continuing, the court says: “And particularly apposite is the repetition of that principle in Smith v. Alabama, 124 U. S. 465 -473 [8 Sup.

1912The government of the United States, then, though limited in its powers, is supreme; and its laws, when made in pursuance of the Constitution, form the supreme law of the land, ‘anything in the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary, notwithstanding.’ This great principle is that the Constitution and laws made in pursuance thereof are supreme; that they control the Constitution and laws of the respective states, and cannot be controlled by them.” Continuing, the court says: “And particularly apposite is the repetition of that principle in Smith v. Alabama, 124 U. S. 465 -473 [8 Sup.

11912–1912

Where else courts name it

NY 38 (1853–2011) PA 15 (1883–2009) TX 14 (1912–2023) IN 11 (1822–2007) FL 10 (1892–1974) OR 9 (1885–1999) IL 8 (1895–1988) NJ 8 (1878–2021) NC 8 (1890–1948) AL 7 (1914–1989) CA 7 (1910–2003) MA 6 (1851–2000) TN 6 (1903–2013) ME 6 (1905–1986) OK 6 (1897–1972) WY 6 (1925–1989) WA 5 (1901–1997) IA 5 (1942–2022) MN 5 (1881–1943) MO 5 (1867–1987) KY 4 (1913–2003) VA 3 (1938–1998) MI 3 (1942–2011) LA 3 (1912–2015) SD 3 (1945–1992) NV 3 (1868–1969) WI 2 (1902–1932) DE 2 (1938–2024) ND 2 (1942–1974) MS 2 (1983–2018) DC 2 (2015–2024) OH 2 (1859–1922)

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