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cognizable claim in Texas

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.

Followed or applied (43)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Tovargreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2013
2 sentences

2013See 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.

44
Ex Parte McCulloughgreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2010
2 sentences

2010If, 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).

44
Mose A. Guillory and Mary Guillory v. Seaton LLC D/B/A Staff Managementgreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2025
2 sentences

2025Guillory 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).

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Perry v. S.N.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020Dist., 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.”).

33
Ex Parte Ellisgreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d at 79 .

2025See Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d at 79 .

22
Perry, Ex Parte James Richard \Rick\""green
· 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021See 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.

22
Ex Parte Harringtongreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See 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.

22
Heck v. Humphreygreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

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‖).

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‖).

22
Penick v. Penickgreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

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").

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”).

22
Ex Parte Weisegreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2024Second, 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

13
Massey v. Armco Steel Co.green
tex · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See 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.

11
Friesenhahn v. Ryangreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See 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.

11
Marshall v. Housing Authority of San Antoniogreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A 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 .

11
Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. Stategreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See 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.

11
Coinmach Corp. F/K/A Solon Automated Services, Inc. v. Aspenwood Apartment Corp.green
tex · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A 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 .

11
Hunt v. City of Dibollgreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Hunt v. City of Diboll, 574 S.W.3d 406, 433 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1994, pet. denied).

11
City of Houston v. James & Elizabeth Carlsongreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“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).

11
Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs.green
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See 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.”).

11
Reaves v. City of Corpus Christigreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. 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 .

11
Cooper v. Trentgreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See 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).

11
in Re Essex Insurance Companygreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See 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).

11
Lazer Spot, Inc. v. Hiring Partners, Inc.green
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Lazer 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).

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Ex parte Ingramgreen
texcrimapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Ingram, 533 S.W.3d at 892 .

11
McConnell v. Southside Independent School Districtgreen
tex · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Dist., 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.”).

11
Lueck v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Code § 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

11
B.C. v. Steak N Shake Operations, Inc.green
tex · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Code § 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

11
Sonya Thorn Lopez v. Texas State University, Sherri H. Benn, and Stella Silvagreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Chaidez v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Ashcroft v. Iqbalgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Rylander v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Camarena v. Texas Employment Commissiongreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Murphy v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.green
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Hallco Texas, Inc. v. McMullen Countygreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Y. Gina Lisitsa and Lisitsa Law Corporation v. Florina Flitgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Postive Feed, Inc. v. Guthmanngreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Ex Parte Delbertgreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Tita v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Ex Parte Staleygreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Schlup v. Delored
scotus · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Ex Parte Elizondogreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Nix v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
2 sentences

2025Nix, 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 .

32022–2025
United States v. Reynolds green
ca5 · 2004
2 sentences

2010United States v. Reynolds, 367 F.3d 294 (5th Cir.2004).

2010United States v. Reynolds, 367 F.3d 294 (5th Cir.2004).

22010–2010
Jordan v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
1 sentence

2025Nix, 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[.]”).

12025–2025
Waffle House, Inc. v. Williams green
tex · 2010
1 sentence

2020Code § 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

12020–2020
Ex Parte Doster green
texcrimapp · 2010
12018–2018
De Los Reyes, Ex Parte Joel green
texcrimapp · 2013
12018–2018
William Carl Wooley v. Randy Schaffer green
texapp · 2014
12017–2017
Gill v. Michelin North America, Inc. green
txwd · 2013
12017–2017
Garofolo v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, L.L.C. green
tex · 2016
12016–2016
Harris County Flood Control District v. Kerr green
tex · 2016
12016–2016
Dallas Area Rapid Transit v. Amalgamated Transit Union Local No. 1338 green
tex · 2008
12015–2015
Weldon-Francke v. Fisher green
texapp · 2007
12014–2014
Coble v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
12012–2012
Bland Independent School District v. Blue green
tex · 2000
12011–2011
Ex Parte Doster green
texapp · 2009
12010–2010
Ex Parte Smith green
texcrimapp · 2005
12010–2010
Rice v. Louis A. Williams & Associates, Inc. green
texapp · 2002
12007–2007
Atkins v. Virginia green
scotus · 2002
12007–2007
City of Houston v. McFadden green
texapp · 1967
12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (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

TN 279 (1994–2026) PA 185 (1976–2026) NY 168 (1973–2026) OH 107 (1981–2026) IL 87 (1973–2026) CA 86 (1985–2026) FL 82 (1981–2025) TX 62 (1986–2026) CT 45 (1990–2026) DE 43 (1997–2026) MO 38 (1988–2025) AR 35 (1991–2025) MI 33 (1981–2026) AZ 32 (1986–2025) NJ 31 (1983–2026) OR 30 (1981–2026) CO 29 (1982–2026) WA 29 (1987–2026) IN 28 (1986–2023) GA 27 (1987–2026) MA 25 (1986–2025) AL 24 (1985–2025) MS 19 (1994–2022) KY 18 (1995–2026) ME 15 (1986–2025) MD 14 (2000–2024) OK 12 (1987–2017) NC 12 (1986–2021) DC 12 (1980–2024) NM 12 (1992–2023) WV 11 (1991–2024) MT 10 (1997–2025) KS 10 (1995–2024) WI 10 (1994–2023) WY 9 (1994–2026) NV 8 (1994–2014) LA 8 (1994–2020) MN 8 (1988–2026) VA 7 (1986–2026) SC 7 (2011–2023) UT 7 (1986–2025) ID 6 (1998–2023) VT 6 (2016–2026) RI 5 (1979–2019) HI 5 (1978–2018) IA 5 (2016–2022) NE 5 (1990–2026) VI 5 (1998–2026) AK 3 (2012–2024) SD 3 (1989–1998) NH 2 (2013–2015)

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