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procedural due process claim in Texas

71 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1979–2025 9 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 (43)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Montgomerygreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2021
2 sentences

2021“A procedural due process analysis is two-tiered.” Ex parte Montgomery, 894 S.W.2d 324, 327 (Tex. Crim. App. 1995).

2016He has also failed to include any argument in his brief under the traditional procedural due process analysis, see Ex parte Montgomery, 894 S.W.2d 324, 327 (Tex.Crim.App.1995) (per curiam), and' has failed to identify the applicable standards for a compulsory process violation or how they apply to the, facts in this case.

67
University of Texas Medical School at Houston v. Thangreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2012Sch. v. Than, 901 S.W.2d 926, 929 (Tex. 1995)); Coastal, 294 S.W.3d at 286 (noting that “our first inquiry in a procedural due process claim is whether the plaintiff has been deprived of a property or liberty interest deserving protection”).

2012Sch. v. Than , 901 S.W.2d 926, 929 (Tex. 1995)); Coastal , 294 S.W.3d at 286 (noting that "our first inquiry in a procedural due process claim is whether the plaintiff has been deprived of a property or liberty interest deserving protection").

49
Mathews v. Eldridgegreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2020
2 sentences

2019See In re R.M.T., 352 S.W.3d 12 , 16-18 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2011, no pet.) (discussing state and federal due process guarantees); see generally Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893, 903 (1976) (setting out the three factors required to evaluate a procedural due process claim: (1) the private interest that will be affected by the official action; (2) the risk of an erroneous deprivation of such interest through the procedures used and the probable value of additional safeguards; and (3) the government’s interest, including the function involved and the fiscal and administrati

2019Mother identified a three-day window before expiration of the statutorily mandated hearing deadline that—in theory—would be 68 See In re K.S.L., 538 S.W.3d 107, 114 (Tex. 2017) (applying the procedural due process analysis from Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 (1976), which involves balancing “three elements: the private interests at stake, the government’s interest supporting the challenged procedure, and the risk that the procedure will lead to erroneous decisions”). 69 Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. v. Rhyne, 925 S.W.2d 664, 666 (Tex. 1996). 70 Id. 71 Halsell v. Dehoyos, 810 S.W.2d 371, 3

47
Coastal Habitat Alliance v. Public Utility Commissiongreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Comm’n, 294 S.W.3d 276, 286 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009, no pet.) (noting that “our first inquiry in a procedural due process claim is whether the plaintiff has been deprived of a property or liberty interest deserving protection”).

2012Sch. v. Than , 901 S.W.2d 926, 929 (Tex. 1995)); Coastal , 294 S.W.3d at 286 (noting that "our first inquiry in a procedural due process claim is whether the plaintiff has been deprived of a property or liberty interest deserving protection").

33
Ex Parte Robinsongreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Ex parte Robinson, 116 S.W.3d 794, 797-98 (Tex.Crim.App.2003).

2009See Ex parte Robinson , 116 S.W.3d 794 , 797–98 (Tex. Crim.

33
Trostle v. Combsgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Than , 901 S.W.2d at 929 ; see also Trostle v. Combs , 104 S.W.3d 206, 213 (Tex. App.--Austin 2003, no pet.) ("The strictures of due process apply only to the threatened deprivation of liberty and property interests deserving the protection of the federal and state constitutions.").

2006Than, 901 S.W.2d at 929 ; see also Trostle v. Combs, 104 S.W.3d 206, 213 (Tex.App.-Austin 2003, no pet.) (“The strictures of due process apply only to the threatened deprivation of liberty and property interests deserving the protection of the federal and state constitutions.”).

33
Daniels v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
2 sentences

1994Id.; see Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327 , 333-35 & n. 3, 106 S.Ct. 662 , 666-67 & n. 3, 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986).

1994Id.; see Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327 , 333-35 & n. 3, 106 S.Ct. 662 , 666-67 & n. 3, 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986).

33
Kentucky Department of Corrections v. Thompsongreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Ky. Dep’t of Corr. v. Thompson , 490 U.S. 454, 460 , 109 S. Ct. 1904, 1908 (1989).

2012Ky. Dep’t of Corr. v. Thompson , 490 U.S. 454, 460 , 109 S. Ct. 1904, 1908 (1989).

22
Rodriguez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Rodriguez v. State, 21 S.W.3d 562, 568 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (op. on reh’g) (citing Ex parte Montgomery, 894 S.W.2d 324, 327 (Tex. Crim.

2012Rodriguez v. State , 21 S.W.3d 562, 568 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d) (op. on reh’g) (citing Ex parte Montgomery , 894 S.W.2d 324, 327 (Tex. Crim.

22
In Re MSgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009In re M.S., 115 S.W.3d at 547.

2009In re M.S. , 115 S.W.3d at 547 .

22
Federal Sign v. Texas Southern Universityred
tex · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Federal Sign , 951 S.W.2d at 410 (explaining that due course of law exists to prevent the government from depriving persons of property without notice and a hearing); cf. Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill , 470 U.S. 532, 542 (1985).

1998Federal Sign, 951 S.W.2d at 410 (explaining that due course of law exists to prevent the government from depriving persons of property without notice and a hearing); cf. Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532, 542 , 105 S.Ct. 1487 , 84 L.Ed.2d 494 (1985).

22
Farrar v. Hobbygreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994
2 sentences

1993In Farrar v. Hobby, 506 U.S. -, -, 113 S.Ct. 566, 573-74 , 121 L.Ed.2d 494, 504 (1992), the Supreme Court stated that a court is obligated to award nominal damages when a plaintiff establishes a procedural due process violation but cannot prove actual injury.

1993In Farrar v. Hobby, 506 U.S. -, -, 113 S.Ct. 566, 573-74 , 121 L.Ed.2d 494, 504 (1992), the Supreme Court stated that a court is obligated to award nominal damages when a plaintiff establishes a procedural due process violation but cannot prove actual injury.

22
Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2007
2 sentences

2007Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co., 455 U.S. 422, 428 , 102 S.Ct. 1148 , 71 L.Ed.2d 265 (1982).

2007Logan v. Zimmerman Brush Co., 455 U.S. 422, 428 , 102 S.Ct. 1148 , 71 L.Ed.2d 265 (1982).

13
Byers v. Pattersongreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2021
2 sentences

2021See Patterson, 219 S.W.3d at 526 .

2008Id. at 526 .

12
Spring Branch I.S.D. v. Stamosgreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2019
2 sentences

2019Dist. v. Stamos , 695 S.W.2d 556 , 560-61 (Tex. 1985) (utilizing federal precedent in a procedural due process claim). *235 Courts have long recognized that due process "guarantees more than fair process" and "provides heightened protection against government interference with certain fundamental rights and liberty interests." Troxel v. Granville , 530 U.S. 57 , 65, 120 S.Ct. 2054 , 147 L.Ed.2d 49 (2000) (citations omitted).

1990A. Procedural Due Process In a procedural due process claim,' a person must show a deprivation of “life, liberty or property without due process of law.” Spring Branch I.S.D. v. Stamos, 695 S.W.2d 556, 560 (Tex.1985), appeal dism’d, 475 U.S. 1001 , 106 S.Ct. 1170 , 89 L.Ed.2d 290 (1986); Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 332 , 96 S.Ct. 893, 896 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976).

12
Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermillgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Federal Sign , 951 S.W.2d at 410 (explaining that due course of law exists to prevent the government from depriving persons of property without notice and a hearing); cf. Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill , 470 U.S. 532, 542 (1985).

1998Federal Sign, 951 S.W.2d at 410 (explaining that due course of law exists to prevent the government from depriving persons of property without notice and a hearing); cf. Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. Loudermill, 470 U.S. 532, 542 , 105 S.Ct. 1487 , 84 L.Ed.2d 494 (1985).

12
Glen Oaks Utilities, Inc. v. City of Houstongreen
tex · 1961 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Glen Oaks Utils., Inc. v. City of Houston, 340 S.W.2d 783, 784 (Tex. 1960) (rejecting the city’s argument that the courts lacked jurisdiction to consider a procedural due process challenge to an ordinance that was “regular and valid” on its face because “otherwise the [challenger] would have a right without a remedy”). 8 The attorney general can also sue to “terminate the corporation” or to “enforce divestment of real property acquired or held contrary to the laws of this state.” TEX.

11
Texas Southern University Dannye Holley, in His Individual and Official Capacities Edward Maldonado (a/K/A Spearit), in His Individual and Official Capacities Gabriel Aitsebaomo, in His Individual and Official Capacities v. Ivan Villarrealgreen
tex · 2021 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Unlike suspensions or dismissals of a purely academic nature, “[c]ourts frequently conclude that disciplinary suspensions and dismissals carry sufficient stigma to implicate a protected liberty interest.” Villarreal, 620 S.W.3d at 906 (first citing Goss, 419 U.S. at 575 ; and then citing Doe v. Miami Univ., 882 F.3d 579 , 599–600 (6th Cir. 2018)).

11
De Leon v. Perrygreen
txwd · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See De Leon v. Perry, 975 F. Supp. 2d 632 , 663-64 (W.D.

11
University of Texas Medical School at Houston v. Thangreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Vautrain v. Vautraingreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022We cannot presume that Kimberley’s answers to questions about an extramarital affair or an agreement to date other people would have been favorable to William. 6 See Vautrain v. Vautrain, 646 S.W.2d 309, 312 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1983, writ dism’d) (concluding that court cannot presume that evidence of fault would have entitled party to greater portion of 6 In his reply brief, William argues that the trial court’s action of ruling before trial that there would be no fault and then considering fault in dividing the parties’ estate is “akin to a procedural due process violation” and that the tri

11
Collins v. City of Harker Heightsgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Andrade v. NAACP of Austingreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Richard Rosin v. Rick Thaler, Directorgreen
ca5 · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Alexander v. Ieyoubgreen
ca5 · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
In re Interest of K.S.L.green
tex · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp. v. Rhynegreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Halsell v. Dehoyosgreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Coleman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Hughes v. City of Garlandgreen
ca5 · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Sealed v. Sealedgreen
ca2 · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Goran Mudric v. Attorney General of the United Statesgreen
ca3 · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
National Mutual Insurance v. Tidewater Transfer Co.red
scotus · 1949 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
City of Paris and Kevin Carruth v. Ranger Abbottgreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
State v. Crankgreen
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Pickett v. Texas Mutual Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Reed v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Coleman v. Dretkegreen
ca5 · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Chill v. MISS. HOSP. REIMBURSEMENT COM'Ngreen
ca5 · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Southwest Airlines Co. v. Texas High-Speed Rail Authoritygreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11

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 (21)

CaseCitedYears
Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. State green
texapp · 2005
2 sentences

2008Hartford, 159 S.W.3d at 216 ; County of Dallas, 124 S.W.3d at 396 .

2008Hartford, 159 S.W.3d at 216 ; County of Dallas, 124 S.W.3d at 396 .

42005–2008
County of Dallas v. Wiland green
texapp · 2004
2 sentences

2008Hartford, 159 S.W.3d at 216 ; County of Dallas, 124 S.W.3d at 396 .

2008Hartford, 159 S.W.3d at 216 ; County of Dallas, 124 S.W.3d at 396 .

42005–2008
Perry v. Del Rio green
tex · 2001
2 sentences

2008A procedural due process claim must establish (1) an existing liberty or property interest and (2) the procedures provided were constitutionally insufficient. *625 Id.

2008Perry, 67 S.W.3d at 92 . 3 W e express no opinion on whether the court’s notification to the TDCJ can be by some means other than a formal order. 4 Reed does not argue that section 501.014(e) is facially unconstitutional. -7- 04-07-00004-CV A procedural due process claim must establish (1) an existing liberty or property interest and (2) the procedures provided were constitutionally insufficient.

32008–2008
Terry Allen Bouchillon v. James A. Collins, Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division green
ca5 · 1990
2 sentences

2003Id.

2003Id.

22003–2003
TEXAS a & M UNIVERSITY v. Hole green
texapp · 2006
1 sentence

2025“Courts should tread lightly in fashioning remedies for due process violations that affect the academic decisions of state-supported universities.” Texas A&M Univ. v. Hole, 194 S.W.3d 591 , 593 n.1 (Tex. App.—Waco 2006, pet. denied).

12025–2025
John Doe v. Miami Univ. green
ca6 · 2018
1 sentence

2025Unlike suspensions or dismissals of a purely academic nature, “[c]ourts frequently conclude that disciplinary suspensions and dismissals carry sufficient stigma to implicate a protected liberty interest.” Villarreal, 620 S.W.3d at 906 (first citing Goss, 419 U.S. at 575 ; and then citing Doe v. Miami Univ., 882 F.3d 579 , 599–600 (6th Cir. 2018)).

12025–2025
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Richard Lange, M. D., M. B. A., and Pablo Moujan, M. D. v. Victor Tabi Enoh, M. D. green
texapp · 2016
1 sentence

2025Ctr. v. Enoh, 545 S.W.3d 607 , 624 n.13 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2016, no pet.) (“The procedural due process inquiry . . . focuses on what is constitutionally required, and not whether particular written policies were followed.”); L.C. v. Texas Dep’t of Fam. & Protective Servs., No. 03-07-00055-CV, 2009 WL 3806158 , at *4 (Tex. App.—Austin Nov. 13, 2009, no pet.) (mem. op.) (“[T]hat the Department violated its internal procedures . . . is not evidence of a due process deprivation.”). 11 Even if Mansoor had a constitutionally protected interest in not receiving a zero on her midterm exam, we conclude

12025–2025
Goss v. Lopez green
scotus · 1975
1 sentence

2025Unlike suspensions or dismissals of a purely academic nature, “[c]ourts frequently conclude that disciplinary suspensions and dismissals carry sufficient stigma to implicate a protected liberty interest.” Villarreal, 620 S.W.3d at 906 (first citing Goss, 419 U.S. at 575 ; and then citing Doe v. Miami Univ., 882 F.3d 579 , 599–600 (6th Cir. 2018)).

12025–2025
Ken Bailey and Bradley Peterson v. Carter Smith, Executive Director Clayton Wolf, Wildlife Division Director Mitch Lockwood, Big Game Program Director And Texas Parks &Wildlife Department green
texapp · 2019
1 sentence

2025“A two-part test governs a procedural due process claim: a court 10 must determine whether the petitioner possesses ‘a liberty or property interest that is entitled to procedural due process protection’ and, if so, ‘what process is due.’” Bailey v. Smith, 581 S.W.3d 374 , 389 (Tex. App.—Austin 2019, pet. denied).

12025–2025
Parham v. J. R. green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

2024R., 442 U.S. 584 (1979), which involved a procedural due process claim and does not support a conclusion that parents’ fundamental interest in their children’s care includes a right to obtain any medical treatment for them, such as those at issue here.

12024–2024
Lakey v. Taylor ex rel. Shearer green
texapp · 2014
12021–2021
Troxel v. Granville green
scotus · 2000
12019–2019
Mayhew v. Town of Sunnyvale green
tex · 1998
12017–2017
Board of Curators of the University of Missouri v. Horowitz green
scotus · 1978
12016–2016
McMahon v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division neutral
scotus · 2004
12009–2009
Vitek v. Jones green
scotus · 1980
12008–2008
Marshall v. Jerrico, Inc. green
scotus · 1980
12005–2005
Perry v. Sindermann red
scotus · 1972
12000–2000
Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth green
scotus · 1972
12000–2000
Stamos v. Spring Branch Independent School District green
scotus · 1986
11990–1990
Withrow v. Larkin green
scotus · 1975
11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (10) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 39.02 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 107.013 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1988 (3)

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 106 (1976–2026) TX 71 (1979–2025) CA 67 (1963–2024) WI 55 (1972–2025) WA 54 (1976–2026) PA 52 (1958–2026) OH 50 (1991–2026) CT 41 (1976–2026) MN 40 (1986–2025) NM 38 (1989–2026) MI 32 (1978–2026) CO 29 (1988–2026) NJ 29 (1972–2026) KS 28 (2002–2026) FL 28 (1983–2025) IA 25 (1979–2022) ID 24 (1990–2024) ME 20 (1995–2024) IN 19 (1976–2026) NY 18 (1979–2026) MO 18 (1976–2019) AZ 16 (1981–2019) VA 14 (1971–2026) UT 14 (2004–2026) NH 13 (1987–2025) MA 13 (1992–2022) WV 13 (1978–2018) TN 12 (1998–2023) MD 11 (1999–2013) MS 11 (1997–2021) NC 11 (1984–2024) LA 11 (1972–2018) AL 11 (1989–2025) VT 10 (1999–2026) GA 10 (1995–2023) MT 10 (2000–2016) RI 10 (1994–2025) DE 9 (1989–2025) SD 8 (2001–2018) OK 8 (1982–2022) SC 8 (1997–2025) OR 7 (1999–2014) DC 6 (1982–2007) HI 6 (1982–2015) AR 5 (1999–2025) NV 5 (1995–2021) KY 4 (2012–2026) AK 4 (2013–2023) NE 3 (1989–2004) WY 3 (2006–2020) ND 2 (2019–2025) VI 2 (2015–2025)

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