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62 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1986–2026 20 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ex Parte Tovargreen2 sentences2013See Tovar, 901 S.W.2d at 486 . 11 III. 2013See Tovar, 901 S.W.2d at 486 .11 11 This opinion is limited to post-conviction habeas claims challenging the legality of a sentence. | 4 | 4 |
Ex Parte McCulloughgreen2 sentences2010If, on the other hand, an indictment alleges that the statute of limitations is tolled, the sufficiency of that tolling allegation may not be challenged by a pretrial writ of habeas corpus." Ex parte Brooks at ___ (citing Ex parte Smith, 178 S.W.3d at 803 ) (citations omitted). [3] While the court of appeals used the language "for want of jurisdiction" in dismissing appellant's first two points of error, more appropriate terminology might be "for want of a cognizable claim." See Ex parte McCullough, 966 S.W.2d 529, 531 (Tex.Crim.App. 1998). [1] Appellant raised this as an issue to the court of 2010While die court of appeals used the language "for want of jurisdiction” in dismissing appellant’s first two points of error, more appropriate terminology might be "for want of a cognizable claim.” See Ex parte McCullough, 966 S.W.2d 529, 531 (Tex.Crim.App.1998). | 4 | 4 |
Mose A. Guillory and Mary Guillory v. Seaton LLC D/B/A Staff Managementgreen2 sentences2025Guillory v. Seaton, LLC, 470 S.W.3d 237, 240 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2015, pet. denied). 2025Guillory v. Seaton, LLC, 470 S.W.3d 237, 240 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2015, pet. denied). | 3 | 4 |
Perry v. S.N.green2 sentences2020Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337, 343 (Tex. 1993); see Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998) (“Defendants’ motions for summary judgment argued only that plaintiffs failed to state a cognizable claim, the trial court’s judgment can be upheld, if at all, only on that ground.”). 2018See also Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998) (“[d]efendants' motions for summary judgment argued only that plaintiffs failed to state a cognizable claim, the trial court's judgment can be upheld, if at all, only on that ground.”). | 3 | 3 |
Ex Parte Ellisgreen2 sentences2025See Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d at 79 . 2025See Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d at 79 . | 2 | 2 |
Perry, Ex Parte James Richard \Rick\""green2 sentences2021See id. at 895-98 . 2018See Perry, 483 S.W.3d at 895 ; Doster, 303 S.W.3d at 724 . 10 Conclusion The trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Herbert’s pretrial application for writ of habeas corpus as Herbert failed to present a cognizable claim for pretrial habeas relief. | 2 | 2 |
Ex Parte Harringtongreen2 sentences2015See Ex parte Harrington, 310 S.W.3d 452 , 458 n.16 (Tex. Crim. 2015See Ex parte Harrington , 310 S.W.3d 452 , 458 n.16 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
Heck v. Humphreygreen2 sentences2012See Heck, 512 U.S. at 486–87, 114 S. Ct. at 2372 (holding that a section 1983 plaintiff has a cognizable claim once he can show that ―the conviction or sentence has been reversed on direct appeal, expunged by executive order, declared invalid by a state tribunal authorized to make such determination, or called into question by a 8 federal court‘s issuance of a writ of habeas corpus‖). 2012See Heck, 512 U.S. at 486–87, 114 S. Ct. at 2372 (holding that a section 1983 plaintiff has a cognizable claim once he can show that ―the conviction or sentence has been reversed on direct appeal, expunged by executive order, declared invalid by a state tribunal authorized to make such determination, or called into question by a 8 federal court‘s issuance of a writ of habeas corpus‖). | 2 | 2 |
Penick v. Penickgreen2 sentences2006See, e.g. , Penick v. Penick , 783 S.W.2d 194, 196 (Tex. 1988) (holding that "the payment by one marital estate of the debt of another creates a prima facie right of reimbursement"). 2006See, e.g., Penick v. Penick, 783 S.W.2d 194, 196 (Tex. 1988) (holding that “the payment by one marital estate of the debt of another creates a prima facie right of reimbursement”). | 2 | 2 |
Ex Parte Weisegreen2 sentences2024Second, Gonzalez Delgadillo does not have an adequate remedy by way of appeal because, as we stated in Ex parte Aparicio, Gonzalez Delgadillo’s “constitutional right to equal protection would be effectively undermined if not vindicated before trial.” Aparicio, 672 S.W.3d at 711 (citing Ex parte Weise, 55 S.W.3d 617 , 619–20 (Tex. Crim. 2010The State argues that the IAD speedy trial provisions are similar to constitutional and statutory speedy trial provisions that this Court has held may not form the basis for interlocutory review.12 Relying upon Ex parte Sanchez,13 a postconviction habeas case involving the IAD, the State further argues that an IAD violation does not constitute a cognizable claim because it does not involve a “jurisdictional defect 9 Ex parte Doster, 282 S.W.3d 110 (Tex. App.–Waco 2009). 10 Due to the disposition of the issue we raised in our request for supplemental briefing, we need not address the UCEA issue | 1 | 3 |
Massey v. Armco Steel Co.green1 sentence2026See Massey v. Armco Steel Co., 652 S.W.2d 932, 934 (Tex. 1983); see also Friesenhahn v. Ryan, 960 S.W.2d 656, 658 (Tex. 1998). 1 Boeing’s motion seeks judgment on the pleadings. | 1 | 1 |
Friesenhahn v. Ryangreen1 sentence2026See Massey v. Armco Steel Co., 652 S.W.2d 932, 934 (Tex. 1983); see also Friesenhahn v. Ryan, 960 S.W.2d 656, 658 (Tex. 1998). 1 Boeing’s motion seeks judgment on the pleadings. | 1 | 1 |
Marshall v. Housing Authority of San Antoniogreen1 sentence2025A forcible-detainer suit is intended to be a “speedy, simple, and inexpensive means to obtain immediate possession of property.” Marshall v. Housing Auth., 198 S.W.3d 782, 787 (Tex. 2006); see also Coinmach, 417 S.W.3d at 919 . | 1 | 1 |
Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. Stategreen1 sentence2025See Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, 381 S.W.3d at 476 .7 7 The Amended Petition appears to only state a takings claim against UT Southwestern. | 1 | 1 |
Coinmach Corp. F/K/A Solon Automated Services, Inc. v. Aspenwood Apartment Corp.green1 sentence2025A forcible-detainer suit is intended to be a “speedy, simple, and inexpensive means to obtain immediate possession of property.” Marshall v. Housing Auth., 198 S.W.3d 782, 787 (Tex. 2006); see also Coinmach, 417 S.W.3d at 919 . | 1 | 1 |
Hunt v. City of Dibollgreen1 sentence2025See Hunt v. City of Diboll, 574 S.W.3d 406, 433 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1994, pet. denied). | 1 | 1 |
City of Houston v. James & Elizabeth Carlsongreen1 sentence2025“It is well settled that the Texas Constitution waives government immunity with respect to inverse-condemnation claims.” Jim Olive Photography v. Univ. of Houston Sys., 624 S.W.3d 764 , 772 (Tex. 2021) (quoting City of Houston v. Carlson, 451 S.W.3d 828, 830 (Tex. 2014)) (internal quotation marks removed). | 1 | 1 |
Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs.green1 sentence2024See Monell, 436 U.S. at 691 (“[A] municipality cannot be held liable solely because it employs a tortfeasor—or, in other words, a municipality cannot be held liable under § 1983 on a respondeat superior theory.”). | 1 | 1 |
Reaves v. City of Corpus Christigreen2 sentences2024Id. at *4; Reaves v. City of Corpus Christi, 518 S.W.3d 594, 609 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 2017, no pet.) (“a court reviewing a petition for a basis in law should evaluate whether the plaintiff has provided fair notice of a cognizable claim for relief and whether the petition alleges facts that, if true, bar recovery”). 2024See Davis, 2023 WL 3735115 , at *3; see also Reaves, 518 S.W.3d at 609 . | 1 | 1 |
Cooper v. Trentgreen1 sentence2022See Cooper v. Trent, 551 S.W.3d 325, 329 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, no pet.) (claims with no basis in law properly dismissed); see also In re Essex Co., 450 S.W.3d 524, 527 (Tex. 2014) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (error to deny Rule 91a motion where cause of action barred by legal rule). | 1 | 1 |
in Re Essex Insurance Companygreen1 sentence2022See Cooper v. Trent, 551 S.W.3d 325, 329 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, no pet.) (claims with no basis in law properly dismissed); see also In re Essex Co., 450 S.W.3d 524, 527 (Tex. 2014) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam) (error to deny Rule 91a motion where cause of action barred by legal rule). | 1 | 1 |
Lazer Spot, Inc. v. Hiring Partners, Inc.green1 sentence2021Lazer Spot, Inc. v. Hiring Partners, Inc., 387 S.W.3d 40, 53 (Tex. App.— Texarkana 2012, pet. denied) (holding mere hiring of another’s at-will employee legally insufficient to prove tortious interference). | 1 | 1 |
Ex parte Ingramgreen1 sentence2021See Ingram, 533 S.W.3d at 892 . | 1 | 1 |
McConnell v. Southside Independent School Districtgreen1 sentence2020Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337, 343 (Tex. 1993); see Perry v. S.N., 973 S.W.2d 301, 303 (Tex. 1998) (“Defendants’ motions for summary judgment argued only that plaintiffs failed to state a cognizable claim, the trial court’s judgment can be upheld, if at all, only on that ground.”). | 1 | 1 |
Lueck v. Stategreen1 sentence2020Code § 21.001(4) (listing among TCHRA’s purposes “secur[ing] for persons in this state . . . freedom from discrimination in certain employment transactions, in order to protect their personal dignity”); B.C. v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc., 512 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex. 2017) (stating that legislature enacted TCHRA “for the purpose of balancing the needs of the citizens of our state to have a cognizable claim for sexual harassment with the interests of employers who are required to provide a workplace free from gender-based discrimination” and that that “balance affords an aggrieved party a clai | 1 | 1 |
B.C. v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc.green1 sentence2020Code § 21.001(4) (listing among TCHRA’s purposes “secur[ing] for persons in this state . . . freedom from discrimination in certain employment transactions, in order to protect their personal dignity”); B.C. v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc., 512 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex. 2017) (stating that legislature enacted TCHRA “for the purpose of balancing the needs of the citizens of our state to have a cognizable claim for sexual harassment with the interests of employers who are required to provide a workplace free from gender-based discrimination” and that that “balance affords an aggrieved party a clai | 1 | 1 |
| Sonya Thorn Lopez v. Texas State University, Sherri H. Benn, and Stella Silvagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Chaidez v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ashcroft v. Iqbalgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Rylander v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Camarena v. Texas Employment Commissiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Murphy v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.green | 1 | 1 |
| Hallco Texas, Inc. v. McMullen Countygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Y. Gina Lisitsa and Lisitsa Law Corporation v. Florina Flitgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Postive Feed, Inc. v. Guthmanngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ex Parte Delbertgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Tita v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ex Parte Staleygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Schlup v. Delored | 1 | 1 |
| Ex Parte Elizondogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Nix v. State
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2 sentences2025Nix, 65 S.W.3d at 670 ; Jordan, 54 S.W.3d at 786 ; see also Ludwig v. State, No. 08-22-00078-CR, 2023 WL 2658039 , at *2 (Tex. App.—El Paso Mar. 27, 2023, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (recognizing the abrogation of the habeas corpus exception invoked by use of a “functional” writ alone; but observing—as the Court of Criminal Appeals did in Jordan—that “[n]othing prevents the probationer from filing an Article 11.08 or 11.09 writ application after the State has filed a motion to revoke[.]”). 2025Nix, 65 S.W.3d at 670 . | 3 | 2022–2025 |
United States v. Reynolds
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2 sentences2010United States v. Reynolds, 367 F.3d 294 (5th Cir.2004). 2010United States v. Reynolds, 367 F.3d 294 (5th Cir.2004). | 2 | 2010–2010 |
Jordan v. State
green
1 sentence2025Nix, 65 S.W.3d at 670 ; Jordan, 54 S.W.3d at 786 ; see also Ludwig v. State, No. 08-22-00078-CR, 2023 WL 2658039 , at *2 (Tex. App.—El Paso Mar. 27, 2023, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (recognizing the abrogation of the habeas corpus exception invoked by use of a “functional” writ alone; but observing—as the Court of Criminal Appeals did in Jordan—that “[n]othing prevents the probationer from filing an Article 11.08 or 11.09 writ application after the State has filed a motion to revoke[.]”). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams
green
1 sentence2020Code § 21.001(4) (listing among TCHRA’s purposes “secur[ing] for persons in this state . . . freedom from discrimination in certain employment transactions, in order to protect their personal dignity”); B.C. v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc., 512 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex. 2017) (stating that legislature enacted TCHRA “for the purpose of balancing the needs of the citizens of our state to have a cognizable claim for sexual harassment with the interests of employers who are required to provide a workplace free from gender-based discrimination” and that that “balance affords an aggrieved party a clai | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Ex Parte Doster green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| De Los Reyes, Ex Parte Joel green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| William Carl Wooley v. Randy Schaffer green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Gill v. Michelin North America, Inc. green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Garofolo v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, L.L.C. green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Harris County Flood Control District v. Kerr green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Dallas Area Rapid Transit v. Amalgamated Transit Union Local No. 1338 green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Weldon-Francke v. Fisher green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Coble v. State green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Bland Independent School District v. Blue green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Ex Parte Doster green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Ex Parte Smith green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Rice v. Louis A. Williams & Associates, Inc. green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Atkins v. Virginia green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| City of Houston v. McFadden green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
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.
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.