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general repealing clause in Texas

9 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1941–1980 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Robinson v. Bullockgreen
texapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980In Robinson v. Bullock, supra at 198, the court, observing that implied repeals are not favored, sets forth the Texas law on interpretation of implied repeals: “A general repealing clause is subject to the same rules of interpretation as other enactments, and the intent of the Legislature must prevail over the literal construction. . . .

1980Robinson v. Bullock, 553 S.W.2d 196, 198 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1977, writ ref’d n.r. e.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 918 , 98 S.Ct. 2264 , 56 L.Ed.2d 759 (1978).

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Miller v. Calvertgreen
texapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
1 sentence

1977First National Bank of Giddings v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co., 274 S.W. 127 (Tex.Com.App.1925, holding approved); Ex parte Coleman, 157 Tex.Cr.R. 37 , 245 S.W.2d 712 (1951); Miller v. Calvert, 418 S.W.2d 869, 872 (Tex.Civ.App.

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City of Beaumont Independent School Dist. v. Broadusgreen
texapp · 1944 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
1 sentence

1958See City of Beaumont Independent School District v. Broadus, Tex.Civ.App., 182 S.W.2d 406 , writ ref.; City of Fort Worth v. State ex rel.

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
First Nat. Bank of Giddings v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co. green
texcommnapp · 1925
2 sentences

1977First National Bank of Giddings v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co., 274 S.W. 127 (Tex.Com.App.1925, holding approved); Ex parte Coleman, 157 Tex.Cr.R. 37 , 245 S.W.2d 712 (1951); Miller v. Calvert, 418 S.W.2d 869, 872 (Tex.Civ.App.

1966Section 7 of the Acts of 1925 contained a general repealing cause of "all laws In conflict with the provisions hereof." A general repealing clause is effective to repeal all prior general laws, or parts thereof, which are repugnant to, and inconsistentand irreconcilablewith the repealing statute. 82 C.J.S. 476, statutes, Sea. 285; First National Rank v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co.. 274 S.W. 127 IComm.

21966–1977
Jefferson County v. Board of County & District Road Indebtedness green
tex · 1944
2 sentences

1967It is not sufficient that there be a discrepancy between different parts of a system of legislation upon the same general subject; there must be a conflict between different statutes upon the same specific subject.” In Jefferson County v. Board of County and District Road Indebtedness, 143 Tex. 99 , 182 S.W.2d 908 (1944), the court said: “Ordinarily, a general repealing clause of inconsistent Acts does not, when contained in a general Act, operate to repeal a local or special Act, even though the provisions of the two Acts are in some respects inconsistent. 59 C.J. 904.

1967It is not sufficient that there be a discrepancy between different parts of a system of legislation upon the same general subject; there must be a conflict between different statutes upon the same specific subject.” In Jefferson County v. Board of County and District Road Indebtedness, 143 Tex. 99 , 182 S.W.2d 908 (1944), the court said: “Ordinarily, a general repealing clause of inconsistent Acts does not, when contained in a general Act, operate to repeal a local or special Act, even though the provisions of the two Acts are in some respects inconsistent. 59 C.J. 904.

21967–1967
Robertson v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1913
2 sentences

1957In Robertson v. State, 70 Texas Cr.

1957In Robertson v. State, 70 Tex.Cr.R. 307 , 159 S.W. 713, 722 , this Court said, “We recognize the rule that repeals by implication are not favored; yet there is another rule which is elementary and equally as well established, and that is: When a new law covers the whole subject matter of an old one, and prescribes a different penalty than provided in the old, that the former is repealed by implication. ‡ ■ * * It is needless to cite the many cases of all the courts and all the textbooks in support of this proposition.” Having concluded that we were in error in our original disposition of this

21957–1957
Fox v. Kneip green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

1980Robinson v. Bullock, 553 S.W.2d 196, 198 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1977, writ ref’d n.r. e.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 918 , 98 S.Ct. 2264 , 56 L.Ed.2d 759 (1978).

11980–1980
Robinson v. Bullock green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

1980Robinson v. Bullock, 553 S.W.2d 196, 198 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1977, writ ref’d n.r. e.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 918 , 98 S.Ct. 2264 , 56 L.Ed.2d 759 (1978).

11980–1980
Frisco Land & Mining Co. v. California green
scotus · 1978
1 sentence

1980Robinson v. Bullock, 553 S.W.2d 196, 198 (Tex.Civ.App.—Austin 1977, writ ref’d n.r. e.), cert. denied 436 U.S. 918 , 98 S.Ct. 2264 , 56 L.Ed.2d 759 (1978).

11980–1980
Ex Parte Coleman green
texcrimapp · 1951
2 sentences

1977First National Bank of Giddings v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co., 274 S.W. 127 (Tex.Com.App.1925, holding approved); Ex parte Coleman, 157 Tex.Cr.R. 37 , 245 S.W.2d 712 (1951); Miller v. Calvert, 418 S.W.2d 869, 872 (Tex.Civ.App.

1977First National Bank of Giddings v. Lee County Cotton Oil Co., 274 S.W. 127 (Tex.Com.App.1925, holding approved); Ex parte Coleman, 157 Tex.Cr.R. 37 , 245 S.W.2d 712 (1951); Miller v. Calvert, 418 S.W.2d 869, 872 (Tex.Civ.App.

11977–1977
State Board of Insurance v. Betts green
tex · 1958
1 sentence

1958In State Board of Insurance v. Betts, Tex., 315 S.W.2d 279 , at page 281, the Supreme Court of Texas stated: “The problem of statutory construction is to ascertain the intent of the Legislature.

11958–1958
Gaddes Thomas v. Terrell green
tex · 1908
2 sentences

1941In Gaddis et al. v. Terrell, Land Commissioner, 101 Tex. 574 , 110 S.W. 429 , the court said: “It is clear that there is [in that case] no express repeal; that is, the provision in question is not directly pointed out as expressly repealed.

1941In Gaddis et al. v. Terrell, Land Commissioner, 101 Tex. 574 , 110 S.W. 429 , the court said: “It is clear that there is [in that case] no express repeal; that is, the provision in question is not directly pointed out as expressly repealed.

11941–1941

Where else courts name it

TX 9 (1941–1980) AL 6 (1911–1990) PA 5 (1915–2008) NY 5 (1880–1907) OK 3 (1915–1936) IA 2 (1898–1966) CO 2 (1940–1975) KS 2 (1904–1909) AR 2 (1991–1993) NC 2 (1923–1973)

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