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public interest exception in Texas

85 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 10 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
University Interscholastic League v. Buchanangreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–2023
2 sentences

2023The public-interest exception “allows appellate review of a question of considerable public importance if that question is capable of repetition between either the same parties or other members of the public but for some reason evades appellate review.” University Interscholastic League v. Buchanan, 848 S.W.2d 298, 304 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993, no writ); see also Federal Deposit Ins.

2023Interscholastic League v. Buchanan, 848 S.W.2d 298, 304 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993, no pet.) (recognizing the public interest exception).

1215
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Nueces Countygreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 14 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2023
2 sentences

2023The public interest exception “permits judicial review of questions of considerable public importance if the nature of the action makes it capable of repetition and yet prevents effective judicial review.” Id. at 400 (quoting Nueces Cnty., 886 S.W.2d at 767 ).

2023The common element of the public interest exception and the capable of repetition exception “is that the complained of action be capable of repetition yet not effectively reviewable.” Id. (quoting Nueces Cnty., 886 S.W.2d at 767 ).

1014
Houston Chronicle Publishing Co. v. Thomasgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., In re Smith Cnty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, no pet.) (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Houston Chronicle II, 196 S.W.3d at 400 (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Securtec, Inc. v. Cnty. of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803 , 810–11 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (recognizing the public interest exception); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2003, no pet.) (recognizing the public interest exception); State Farm Mut.

2018See Houston Chronicle Publ’g Co. v. Thomas, 196 S.W.3d 396, 400 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.) (“until and unless the Texas Supreme Court recognizes the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine, it is not a viable legal theory in our jurisdiction”); In re Smith Cty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, orig. proceeding) (also declining to follow the public interest exception until recognized by the Texas Supreme Court).

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Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregggreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., In re Smith Cnty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, no pet.) (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Houston Chronicle II, 196 S.W.3d at 400 (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Securtec, Inc. v. Cnty. of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803 , 810–11 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (recognizing the public interest exception); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2003, no pet.) (recognizing the public interest exception); State Farm Mut.

2015Public Interest Exception The public interest exception “allows appellate review of a question of considerable public importance if that question is capable of repetition between either the same parties or other members of the public, but for some reason evades appellate review.” 11 Securtec, Inc. v. County of Greg, 106 S.W.3d 803, 810-811 (Tex.App.–Texarkana 2003, pet. denied).

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Quixtar Inc. v. Signature Management Team, LLCgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 35 (noting that court of appeals, in concluding that dismissal was not appropriate, “apparently reasoned that Quixtar’s failure to demonstrate any choice of law issues or docket congestion problems weighed against Michigan as a more favorable forum” and ultimately holding that court of appeals “did not give the trial court’s decision appropriate deference”).

2015Gulf Oil, 330 U.S. at 508–09, 67 S. Ct. at 843 ; Quixtar, 315 S.W.3d at 33–34.

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Loan Thi Hoang Ngo v. Son Due Ngogreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2025
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., In re Smith Cnty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, no pet.) (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Houston Chronicle II, 196 S.W.3d at 400 (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Securtec, Inc. v. Cnty. of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803 , 810–11 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (recognizing the public interest exception); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2003, no pet.) (recognizing the public interest exception); State Farm Mut.

2021“The public-interest exception allows appellate review of an issue of considerable public importance if that issue is capable of repetition between either the same parties or other 16 members of the public, but for some reason evades appellate review.” 7 Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2003, no pet.) (citing Tex. Dep’t of Pub.

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Gulf Oil Corp. v. Gilbertred
scotus · 1947 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2023
2 sentences

2023Vinmar, 336 S.W.3d at 676 (citing Gulf Oil, 330 U.S. at 508–09).

2018But “the public interest factors point towards dismissal where the court would be required to ‘untangle problems in conflict of laws, and in law foreign to itself.’” Piper Aircraft Co., 454 U.S. at 251 (quoting Gulf Oil, 330 U.S. at 509 ).

315
In re Smith Countygreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., In re Smith Cnty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, no pet.) (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Houston Chronicle II, 196 S.W.3d at 400 (refusing to recognize the public interest exception); Securtec, Inc. v. Cnty. of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803 , 810–11 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (recognizing the public interest exception); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2003, no pet.) (recognizing the public interest exception); State Farm Mut.

2018See Houston Chronicle Publ’g Co. v. Thomas, 196 S.W.3d 396, 400 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.) (“until and unless the Texas Supreme Court recognizes the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine, it is not a viable legal theory in our jurisdiction”); In re Smith Cty., 521 S.W.3d 447, 454 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2017, orig. proceeding) (also declining to follow the public interest exception until recognized by the Texas Supreme Court).

33
In Re Guerragreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2010See, e.g. , In re Guerra , 235 S.W.3d 392 , 432 n.198 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2007, orig. proceeding) (acknowledging that the supreme court had not yet recognized the public interest exception but applying the exception to hold that a case was not moot); Houston Chronicle Pub.

2010See, e.g., In re Guerra, 235 S.W.3d 392 , 432 n. 198 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2007, orig. proceeding) (acknowledging that the supreme court had not yet recognized the public interest exception but applying the exception to hold that a case was not moot); Houston Chronicle Pub.

33
In Re the Guardianship of Kellergreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2025
2 sentences

2025Interscholastic League, No. 13-06- 00313-CV, 2007 WL 2811833 , at *5 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Sept. 27, 2007, pet. denied); In re Guardianship of Keller, 171 S.W.3d 498 , 501–02 (Tex. App.—Waco 2005), rev’d sub nom., Zipp v. Wuemling, 218 S.W.3d 71 (Tex. 2007); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688 , 691–92 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi– Edinburg 2003, no pet.). 52 moot cases.

2007Cockerham v. Cockerham, 218 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2007, no pet.) (recognizing public interest exception to the mootness doctrine); In re Guardianship of Keller, 171 S.W.3d 498, 501 (Tex.App.-Waco 2005), rev'd on other grounds, Zipp v. Wuemling, 218 S.W.3d 71 (Tex.2007) (same); Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803, 810-11 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (same); Univ.

23
Nueces County v. Whitley Trucks, Inc.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See majority opinion, Part VI subpart 8. [5] See majority opinion note 198. [6] See id. [7] Id. [8] See FDIC v. Nueces County, 886 S.W.2d 766, 767 (Tex.1994). [9] Houston Chronicle Publ'g Co. v. Thomas, 196 S.W.3d 396, 400 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.) ("The Texas Supreme Court has not yet recognized the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine and judicial restraint compels us to wait until that court decides to resolve the split in authority in the intermediate appellate courts."). [10] See Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688, 692 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2003, no pet.); Nue

2007At this time, the Texas Supreme Court has as yet not recognized the public-interest exception. (3) In Nueces County v. Whitley Trucks, Inc ., 865 S.W.2d 124 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi, 1993), (4) rev'd sub nom. , FDIC v. Nueces County , 886 S.W.2d 766 (Tex. 1994), (5) we recognized the public-interest exception, stating: "[T]he present questions concerning the attachment and priority of, and ability to foreclose upon, tax liens when the FDIC holds a lien against the same property in its capacity as a receiver is of considerable public importance. . . ." Id . at 126.

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Fiske v. City of Dallasgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2025
2 sentences

2025We likewise disapprove of the recognition of the availability of the public- interest exception in at least the following cases: City of Georgetown v. Putnam, 646 S.W.3d 61 , 73 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2022, pet. denied); Port of Corpus Christi, LP v. Port of Corpus Christi Auth. of Nueces County, No. 13-19-00378-CV, 2021 WL 2694772 , at *8 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg July 1, 2021, no pet.); NextEra Energy, Inc. v. PUC, No. 03-19-00425-CV, 2020 WL 4929778 , at *4 (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 21, 2020, pet. denied); Gates v. Tex. Dep’t of Fam. & Protective Servs., No. 03-15-00631-CV, 2016 WL 352188

2007See Fiske v. City of Dallas , 220 S.W.3d 547, 550 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2007, no pet.); (6) Tex. Dept. of Public Safety v. LaFleur , 32 S.W.3d 911, 914 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2000, no pet.); (7) but see Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregg , 106 S.W.3d 803, 810-11 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (court reviewed the merits pursuant to the public-interest exception, stating: "This case is . . . a matter of public interest because Gregg County is a governmental body that is required to follow the Texas Local Government Code when accepting bids for construction contracts. . . .").

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Williams v. Laragreen
tex · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023The public-interest exception “expands the capable-of-repetition exception to include parties other than those involved in the current case” and “allows appellate review of a question of considerable public importance if that question is capable of repetition between either the same parties or other members of the public but for some reason evades appellate review.” City of Austin, 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2651 , at *19 (citing University Interscholastic League v. Buchanan, 848 S.W.2d 298, 304 (Tex. App.— Austin 1993, no writ)); see also Williams v. Lara, 52 S.W.3d 171, 184 (Tex. 2001) (stating th

2023The public-interest exception “expands the capable-of-repetition exception to include parties other than those involved in the current case” and “allows appellate review of a question of considerable public importance if that question is capable of repetition between either the same parties or other members of the public but for some reason evades appellate review.” City of Austin, 2021 Tex. App. LEXIS 2651 , at *19 (citing University Interscholastic League v. Buchanan, 848 S.W.2d 298, 304 (Tex. App.— Austin 1993, no writ)); see also Williams v. Lara, 52 S.W.3d 171, 184 (Tex. 2001) (stating th

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Texas Department of Public Safety v. LaFleurgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021
2 sentences

2021Safety v. LaFleur, 32 S.W.3d 911, 914 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2000, no pet.)).

2007See Fiske v. City of Dallas , 220 S.W.3d 547, 550 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2007, no pet.); (6) Tex. Dept. of Public Safety v. LaFleur , 32 S.W.3d 911, 914 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2000, no pet.); (7) but see Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregg , 106 S.W.3d 803, 810-11 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (court reviewed the merits pursuant to the public-interest exception, stating: "This case is . . . a matter of public interest because Gregg County is a governmental body that is required to follow the Texas Local Government Code when accepting bids for construction contracts. . . .").

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Francis Schertenleib v. Jerome S. Traumgreen
ca2 · 1978 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Schertenleib v. Traum, 589 F.2d 1156, 1165 (2d Cir.1978) (“Swiss law appears to apply ....

2014See Schertenleib v. Traum, 589 F.2d 1156, 1165 (2d Cir. 1978) (“Swiss law appears to apply . . . .

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State Ex Rel. Protection of Cockerham v. Cockerhamgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
22
In Re ENSCO Offshore International Co.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019ENSCO Offshore Int’l, 311 S.W.3d at 927 ; Mantle Oil & Gas, 426 S.W.3d at 194 . 23 a.

2016See In re ENSCO, 311 S.W.3d at 928 ; In re BPZ Res., Inc., 359 S.W.3d 866, 876 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, orig. proceeding).

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Cornyn v. City of Garlandgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010DELIVERED: May 27, 2010 FOOTNOTES 1: See Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 551.041 (Vernon 2004) (requiring governmental bodies to “give written notice of the date, hour, place, and subject of each meeting held by the governmental body”). 2: Meeker subsequently non-suited his claims against de la Garza. 3: To the extent Meeker arguably seeks relief concerning future meetings not relating to de la Garza, Meeker seeks an advisory opinion “that lies outside [our] judicial power.” See Cornyn v. City of Garland , 994 S.W.2d 258, 267 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, no pet.). 4: In FDIC , the supreme court stated, This

2010Id.

12
GENERAL LAND OFFICE OF THE STATE OF TEX. v. Oxy USA, Inc.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Duhon v. Gravettgreen
ark · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Van Winkle-Hooker Company v. Ricegreen
texapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Ex Parte Nelsongreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Meeker v. Tarrant County College Districtgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
In Re Laibe Corp.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
In Re Adm Investor Services, Inc.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Deep Water Slender Wells, Ltd. v. Shell International Exploration & Production, Inc.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
In Re BPZ Resources, Inc.green
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Nucor Steel-Texas v. Public Utility Commissiongreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Kopp v. Fair Political Practices Commissiongreen
cal · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
cluster 490159green
ca5 · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Texas Citizens for a Safe Future & Clean Water v. Railroad Commission of Texasgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
in Re: State of Texas Ex Rel. Jose R. Rodriguezgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Walker v. Packergreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Moralesgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Minton v. Perezgreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Kubena v. Hatchgreen
tex · 1946 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
King v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
United States v. Hensleygreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2020While Texas –12– courts can apply foreign law, “the public interest factors point towards dismissal where the court would be required to untangle problems in conflict of laws, and in law foreign to itself.” See Rasul, 2018 WL 6599018 , at *6 (quoting Piper Aircraft, 454 U.S. at 251 ).

2018But “the public interest factors point towards dismissal where the court would be required to ‘untangle problems in conflict of laws, and in law foreign to itself.’” Piper Aircraft Co., 454 U.S. at 251 (quoting Gulf Oil, 330 U.S. at 509 ).

62013–2020
Railroad Commission v. Texas Citizens for a Safe Future & Clean Water green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2025In rejecting the appellants’ contention that the public-interest inquiry broadly encompassed certain “traffic-safety concerns” about well operations, the supreme court relied on “[t]he Commission’s purpose” of conserving oil and gas and the fact that “nothing in any of the [RRC’s] enabling acts grants the [RRC] authority over matters related to traffic safety.” Id. at 631-32 .

2025“Public interest” should not be read so expansively, the court held, as to include “any number of concerns impacting the 14 public interest entirely unrelated to the Commission’s express legislative directives.” Id. at 631 .

42012–2025
Zipp v. Wuemling green
tex · 2007
2 sentences

2025Interscholastic League, No. 13-06- 00313-CV, 2007 WL 2811833 , at *5 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg Sept. 27, 2007, pet. denied); In re Guardianship of Keller, 171 S.W.3d 498 , 501–02 (Tex. App.—Waco 2005), rev’d sub nom., Zipp v. Wuemling, 218 S.W.3d 71 (Tex. 2007); Ngo v. Ngo, 133 S.W.3d 688 , 691–92 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi– Edinburg 2003, no pet.). 52 moot cases.

2007Cockerham v. Cockerham, 218 S.W.3d 298, 302 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2007, no pet.) (recognizing public interest exception to the mootness doctrine); In re Guardianship of Keller, 171 S.W.3d 498, 501 (Tex.App.-Waco 2005), rev'd on other grounds, Zipp v. Wuemling, 218 S.W.3d 71 (Tex.2007) (same); Securtec, Inc. v. County of Gregg, 106 S.W.3d 803, 810-11 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2003, pet. denied) (same); Univ.

32007–2025
In Re General Electric Co. green
tex · 2008
2 sentences

2020Elec., 271 S.W.3d at 691 .

2010Id. at 691 .

32010–2020
Kinnard v. Homann green
texapp · 1988
2 sentences

2008Thus, when the contract was formed, a public interest hearing was the “appropriate means” to obtaining a rate-setting hearing on a petition from a rate that was set “pursuant to a written contract.” Id.; cf. Homann, 750 S.W.2d at 31 .

2008Thus, when the contract was formed, a public interest hearing was the “appropriate means” to obtaining a rate-setting hearing on a petition from a rate that was set “pursuant to a written contract.” Id.; cf. Homann, 750 S.W.2d at 31 .

32008–2008
in Re Mantle Oil & Gas, LLC green
texapp · 2012
2 sentences

2019ENSCO Offshore Int’l, 311 S.W.3d at 927 ; Mantle Oil & Gas, 426 S.W.3d at 194 . 23 a.

2016In re Mantle Oil, 426 S.W.3d at 194 (citing In re Gen.

22016–2019
The State Bar of Texas v. Gomez green
tex · 1994
2 sentences

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

22015–2015
Texas Education Agency v. Leeper green
tex · 1995
2 sentences

2015Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994). .............................................................................6, 7 Tex. Dep’t of Transp. v. Sefzik, 355 S.W.3d 618 (Tex. 2011). ..................................................................... 4, 5 6, 7 Univ.

2015Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994). .............................................................................6, 7 Tex. Dep’t of Transp. v. Sefzik, 355 S.W.3d 618 (Tex. 2011). ..................................................................... 4, 5 6, 7 Univ.

22015–2015
The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrich green
tex · 2009
2 sentences

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

22015–2015
Texas Department of Transportation v. Sefzik green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2015Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994). .............................................................................6, 7 Tex. Dep’t of Transp. v. Sefzik, 355 S.W.3d 618 (Tex. 2011). ..................................................................... 4, 5 6, 7 Univ.

2015Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994). .............................................................................6, 7 Tex. Dep’t of Transp. v. Sefzik, 355 S.W.3d 618 (Tex. 2011). ..................................................................... 4, 5 6, 7 Univ.

22015–2015
Sefzik v. Texas Department of Transportation green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

2015This case meets the public interest exception to the mootness doctrine ... 10 Prayer ....................................................................................................................... 12 Certificate of Compliance ........................................................................................ 14 Certificate of Service ............................................................................................... 14 APPELLANT’S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ii INDEX OF AUTHORITIES CASES City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009) ...................................

22015–2015
In Re Pirelli Tire, L.L.C. green
tex · 2007
2 sentences

2014Id. at 679 ; see also Tex. Civ.

2014Id. at 679 ; see also TEX .

22014–2014
Sarieddine v. Moussa green
texapp · 1991
2 sentences

2010Sarieddine, 820 S.W.2d at 843 ; Gulf Oil, 330 U.S. at 509 , 67 S.Ct. 839 .

2009Id. at 840 .

22009–2010
Olson v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline green
texapp · 1995
22003–2003
High Plains Nat. Gas Co. v. Railroad Com'n of Tex. green
texapp · 1971
21983–1983
DeFunis v. Odegaard green
scotus · 1974
12025–2025
Texas Health Care Information Council v. Seton Health Plan, Inc. green
texapp · 2002
12023–2023
Click v. Tyra green
texapp · 1993
12023–2023
Vinmar Trade Finance, Ltd. v. Utility Trailers De Mexico, S.A. De C.V. green
texapp · 2010
12023–2023
Simcox v. McDermott International, Inc. green
txsd · 1994
12022–2022
Spencer v. Kemna green
scotus · 1998
12018–2018
Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc. green
scotus · 2005
12017–2017
Yoroshii Investments (Mauritius) PTE. Ltd. v. BP International Ltd. green
texapp · 2006
12017–2017
Reach Academy for Boys & Girls, Inc. v. Delaware Department of Education green
ded · 2014
12015–2015
Texas Water Commission v. City of Fort Worth green
texapp · 1994
12015–2015
Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Co. v. Creekstone Builders, Inc. green
texapp · 2015
12015–2015
SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT TEAM, LLC v. Quixtar, Inc. green
texapp · 2009
12010–2010
General Tire, Inc. v. Kepple green
tex · 1998
12006–2006
Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz green
scotus · 1990
11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

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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

IL 724 (1970–2026) CA 201 (1963–2026) IN 100 (1987–2025) AK 97 (1971–2025) TX 85 (1983–2025) NY 62 (1958–2024) WA 56 (1940–2026) NE 56 (1989–2026) MO 49 (1957–2025) HI 46 (1998–2026) NJ 38 (1971–2024) UT 37 (1981–2024) OH 35 (1977–2022) KY 28 (1988–2026) PA 24 (1968–2026) FL 23 (1971–2025) SD 23 (1974–2026) TN 23 (1983–2024) IA 22 (1932–2025) CT 19 (1982–2024) NC 19 (1938–2026) ME 16 (2004–2021) MD 14 (1994–2025) RI 14 (1979–2016) SC 13 (1996–2023) LA 12 (1999–2023) OR 12 (1982–2025) NM 10 (1981–2024) DC 9 (1980–2015) ID 9 (1984–2025) AL 9 (1987–2025) MN 6 (1981–2024) MS 6 (1987–2025) MI 6 (1986–2022) WI 5 (2010–2022) AZ 5 (1941–2024) MT 5 (2008–2022) GA 5 (1939–2017) VT 5 (1974–2019) KS 4 (1983–1999) OK 3 (1990–2009) DE 3 (1988–2020) MA 3 (1980–2005) WV 2 (1979–2024) CO 2 (2013–2021) NH 2 (1977–1978)

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.

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