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2017On December 14, 2016, the trial court clerk filed a supplemental clerk’s record stating no such document was found in the trial court’s case file. -4- 04-16-00327-CV affirmative defenses to liability, quasi-judicial immunity is a form of immunity from liability which must be pled and proven by the party asserting it. 2 Brown & Gay Eng’g, Inc. v. Olivares, 461 S.W.3d 117, 128 (Tex. 2015); Tex. Dep’t of Transp. v. Jones, 8 S.W.3d 636, 638 (Tex. 1999) (per curiam).

2006See Jones , 8 S.W.3d at 638 .

2008See Valle v. State, 109 S.W.3d 500, 506 (Tex.Crim.App.2003) (applying a form of analysis traditionally used in a rule 403 balancing test to rule 705); Yates v. State, 941 S.W.2d 357, 367 (Tex.App.-Waco 1997, pet. ref'd) (holding that a trial court need not perform a 403 balancing test on the record); Luxton v. State, 941 S.W.2d 339, 343 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1997, no pet.) (presuming that the trial court mentally conducted a 403 balancing test even though it was not explicitly done on the record).

2008App. 2003) (applying a form of analysis traditionally used in a rule 403 balancing test to rule 705); Yates v. State, 941 S.W.2d 357, 367 (Tex. App.—Waco 1997, pet. ref’d) (holding that a trial court need not perform a 403 balancing test on the record); Luxton v. State, 941 S.W .2d 339, 343 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1997, no pet.) 28 (presuming that the trial court mentally conducted a 403 balancing test even though it was not explicitly done on the record).

2023See Ware, 2021 WL 5911681 , at *2; see also Ex parte Nelson, 546 S.W.3d 742, 749 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.) (noting that a defendant cannot use a subsequent habeas proceeding to challenge issues in a prior habeas proceeding).

2021See id.; see also Ex parte Nelson, 546 S.W.3d 742, 749 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2018, no pet.) (noting that a defendant cannot use a subsequent habeas proceeding to challenge issues in a prior habeas proceeding).

2013See Roberts Express, Inc. v. Expert Transp., Inc., 842 S.W.2d 766, 770 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); Thorp v. Adair & Myers, 809 S.W.2d 306, 307 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ); United Bus.

1999See Roberts Express, Inc. v. Expert Transp., Inc., 842 S.W.2d 766, 770 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); Thorp v. Adair & Myers, 809 S.W.2d 306, 307 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ); United Bus.

2013See Roberts Express, Inc. v. Expert Transp., Inc., 842 S.W.2d 766, 770 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); Thorp v. Adair & Myers, 809 S.W.2d 306, 307 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ); United Bus.

1999See Roberts Express, Inc. v. Expert Transp., Inc., 842 S.W.2d 766, 770 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1992, no writ); Thorp v. Adair & Myers, 809 S.W.2d 306, 307 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ); United Bus.

2011See, e.g. , Sikes v. Gaytan , 218 F.3d 491, 494 (5th Cir. 2000); see also Meadours v. Ermel , No. 09-20150, 2011 WL 334679 , at *2 (5th Cir. Feb. 3, 2011) (per curiam) (holding that this language was an adequate instruction to the jury that qualified immunity applies to actions that violated the decedent’s constitutional rights if a reasonable officer could believe, even mistakenly, that those actions were constitutional); Littrell v. Franklin , 388 F.3d 578, 587 (8th Cir. 2004) (“Importantly, the Supreme Court has not censured the Fifth Circuit’s practice.

2011See, e.g., Sikes v. Gaytan, 218 F.3d 491, 494 (5th Cir.2000); see also Meadours v. Ermel, 409 Fed.Appx. 784, 786-87 (5th Cir.2011) (per curiam) (holding that this language was an adequate instruction to the jury that qualified immunity applies to actions that violated the decedent’s constitutional rights if a reasonable officer could believe, even mistakenly, that those actions were constitutional); Littrell v. Franklin, 388 F.3d 578, 587 (8th Cir.2004) ("Importantly, the Supreme Court has not censured the Fifth Circuit's practice.

2011See Butnaru, 84 S.W.3d at 204 ; see also Letson, 979 S.W.2d at 419 n.2 (no objection required to preserve argument that evidence insufficient to support temporary injunction).4 The documents presented to 4 Appellees also had the burden to plead facts that would support injunctive relief.

2011See Butnaru , 84 S.W.3d at 204 ; see also Letson , 979 S.W.2d at 419 n.2 (no objection required to preserve argument that evidence insufficient to support temporary injunction). (4) The documents presented to the trial court at the hearing and the parties' stipulations concerning the location of the gate and its status at the time of the hearing do not address the issue of probable injury to appellees in the event that the trial court denied injunctive relief pending a trial on the merits. (5) See Armendariz v. Mora , 526 S.W.2d 542, 543 (Tex. 1975) (applicant has burden to present some eviden

2011See Butnaru, 84 S.W.3d at 204 ; see also Letson, 979 S.W.2d at 419 n.2 (no objection required to preserve argument that evidence insufficient to support temporary injunction).4 The documents presented to 4 Appellees also had the burden to plead facts that would support injunctive relief.

2011See Butnaru , 84 S.W.3d at 204 ; see also Letson , 979 S.W.2d at 419 n.2 (no objection required to preserve argument that evidence insufficient to support temporary injunction). (4) The documents presented to the trial court at the hearing and the parties' stipulations concerning the location of the gate and its status at the time of the hearing do not address the issue of probable injury to appellees in the event that the trial court denied injunctive relief pending a trial on the merits. (5) See Armendariz v. Mora , 526 S.W.2d 542, 543 (Tex. 1975) (applicant has burden to present some eviden

2011See, e.g. , Sikes v. Gaytan , 218 F.3d 491, 494 (5th Cir. 2000); see also Meadours v. Ermel , No. 09-20150, 2011 WL 334679 , at *2 (5th Cir. Feb. 3, 2011) (per curiam) (holding that this language was an adequate instruction to the jury that qualified immunity applies to actions that violated the decedent’s constitutional rights if a reasonable officer could believe, even mistakenly, that those actions were constitutional); Littrell v. Franklin , 388 F.3d 578, 587 (8th Cir. 2004) (“Importantly, the Supreme Court has not censured the Fifth Circuit’s practice.

2011See, e.g., Sikes v. Gaytan, 218 F.3d 491, 494 (5th Cir.2000); see also Meadours v. Ermel, 409 Fed.Appx. 784, 786-87 (5th Cir.2011) (per curiam) (holding that this language was an adequate instruction to the jury that qualified immunity applies to actions that violated the decedent’s constitutional rights if a reasonable officer could believe, even mistakenly, that those actions were constitutional); Littrell v. Franklin, 388 F.3d 578, 587 (8th Cir.2004) ("Importantly, the Supreme Court has not censured the Fifth Circuit's practice.

2008See Valle v. State, 109 S.W.3d 500, 506 (Tex.Crim.App.2003) (applying a form of analysis traditionally used in a rule 403 balancing test to rule 705); Yates v. State, 941 S.W.2d 357, 367 (Tex.App.-Waco 1997, pet. ref'd) (holding that a trial court need not perform a 403 balancing test on the record); Luxton v. State, 941 S.W.2d 339, 343 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1997, no pet.) (presuming that the trial court mentally conducted a 403 balancing test even though it was not explicitly done on the record).

2008App. 2003) (applying a form of analysis traditionally used in a rule 403 balancing test to rule 705); Yates v. State , 941 S.W.2d 357, 367 (Tex. App.—Waco 1997, pet. ref’d) (holding that a trial court need not perform a 403 balancing test on the record); Luxton v. State , 941 S.W.2d 339, 343 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1997, no pet.) (presuming that the trial court mentally conducted a 403 balancing test even though it was not explicitly done on the record).

2006As Justice Keller remarked in her concurring opinion in Williams: "estoppel [is] distinct from waiver and `is part of the definition of what can constitute error, and quite reasonably defines error of which a party may complain as excluding those actions of the trial court actually sought by the party to the tribunal.'" 65 S.W.3d at 658 (Keller, J., concurring); see also Prystash v. State, 3 S.W.3d 522, 531 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (explaining in an erroneous jury charge case that there is "a crucial distinction between the rules of waiver and the law of invited error," and that the doctrine of inv

2006As Justice Keller remarked in her concurring opinion in Williams : “estoppel [is] distinct from waiver and ‘is part of the definition of what can constitute error, and quite reasonably defines error of which a party may complain as excluding those actions of the trial court actually sought by the party to the tribunal.’ ” 65 S.W.3d at 658 (Keller, J„ concurring); see also Pry stash v. State, 3 S.W.3d 522, 531 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (explaining in an erroneous jury charge case that there is “a crucial distinction between the rules of waiver and the law of invited error,” and that the doctrine of i

2002For example, in criminal cases (where it appears this form of instruction is still in common use), an instruction that A If you find X, then you will find the defendant guilty @ is frequently followed by a separate instruction that A Unless you find X, you will acquit. @ See, e.g. , Solomon v. State , 49 S.W.3d 356, 367-68 (Tex. Crim .

2002For example, in criminal cases (where it appears this form of instruction is still in common use), an instruction that “If you find X, then you will find the defendant guilty” is frequently followed by a separate instruction that “Unless you find X, you will acquit.” See, e.g., Solomon v. State, 49 S.W.3d 356, 367-68 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Planter v. State, 9 S.W.3d 156 , 157-58 n. 2 (Tex.Crim.App.1999); State v. Sauceda, 980 S.W.2d 642, 644 (Tex.Crim.App.1998).

1995Wooten v. State, 612 S.W.2d 561, 563 (Tex.Crim.App.1981).

1995Wooten v. State , 612 S.W.2d 561, 563 (Tex. Crim.

2020When the answer to both questions is yes, these courts extend a form of immunity to the contractor’s conduct. 3 2 Brown & Gay, 461 S.W.3d at 130 n.6 (Hecht, C.J., concurring) (quoting Allen Keller Co. v. Foreman, 343 S.W.3d 420 , 425–26 (Tex. 2011)). 3 We note this control-based standard is similar to the test for distinguishing between independent contractors and employees.

2020When the answer to both questions is yes, these courts extend a form of immunity to the contractor’s conduct. 3 2 Brown & Gay, 461 S.W.3d at 130 n.6 (Hecht, C.J., concurring) (quoting Allen Keller Co. v. Foreman, 343 S.W.3d 420 , 425–26 (Tex. 2011)). 3 We note this control-based standard is similar to the test for distinguishing between independent contractors and employees.

2015We do not think the Legislature intended by waiving the bar of immunity for claims under the Whistleblower Act that settlements would be prevented or delayed by a revival of the bar in the form of immunity from suit for breach of settlement agreements.”); see also id. at 522 (“Allowing suit against the government for breach of an agreement settling a claim for which immunity has been waived does not interfere with the Legislature’s policy choices. . . .

2015The court reasoned, “We do not think the Legislature intended by waiving the bar of immunity for claims under the Whistleblower Act that settlements would be prevented or delayed by a revival of the bar in the form of immunity from suit for breach of settlement agreements.” Id.

2005Justice Breyer concluded that, “insofar as the MDA pre-empts a state requirement embodied in a state statute, rule, regulation, or other administrative action, it would also pre-empt a similar requirement that takes the form of a standard of care or behavior imposed by a state-law tort action.” 518 U.S. at 504-05 , 116 S.Ct. at 2260 .

2005Justice Breyer concluded that, “insofar as the MDA pre-empts a state requirement embodied in a state statute, rule, regulation, or other administrative action, it would also pre-empt a similar requirement that takes the form of a standard of care or behavior imposed by a state-law tort action.” 518 U.S. at 504-05 , 116 S.Ct. at 2260 .

2003Id .; see Reyna v. State , 993 S.W.2d 142, 145 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 1999, pet ref'd).

1999Reyna, 993 S.W.2d at 145 .

2026See Nestle, 359 S.W.3d at 208 (“[S]tatutory prerequisites are conditions on the legislative waiver of the State’s immunity from suit.”); Mission Consol.

2025Regardless of the form his claim takes, at best, appellant 7 Appellant relies on Walton v. First National Bank of Trenton. 956 S.W.2d 647, 651 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 1997, pet. denied), to argue that a property claim need not be presented to an administrator and be made part of a probate proceeding.

2024Corp., 372 U.S. 29, 32 (1963) (“[S]tatutes are not automatically invalidated as vague simply because difficulty is found in determining whether certain marginal offenses fall within their language.”).

2024Kirsch v. State, 357 S.W.3d 645, 649 (Tex. Crim.

2024Instead, as I discuss next, the doctrine applies to ambiguous penal statutes—that is, statutes with more than one reasonable meaning—in the form of a rule of strict construction. 4 constitutional merely because there is some conduct that clearly falls within the provision’s grasp.” Johnson v. United States, 576 U.S. 591, 602 (2015); see also United States v. Nat’l Dairy Prods.