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59 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1973–2026 5 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
City of Galveston v. Stategreen
tex · 2007 · cited in 13 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015Further, while Texas Logos correctly notes that “the courts of this State ... have [some] jurisdiction to reign in agencies that overstep their statutory authority” through mechanisms like the UDJA, we note that the legislature and executive possess much more expansive powers in this regard, when they deem such actions appropriate.22 21 See City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 469 (Tex.2007) ( “This heavy presumption in favor of immunity arises not just from separation-of-powers principles but from practical concerns.

2008See also City of Galveston v. State, 217 S.W.3d 466, 469 (Tex.2007) ("This heavy presumption in favor of immunity arises not just from separation-of-powers principles but from practical concerns.

1313
Robinson v. Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 13 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026See Robinson, 335 S.W.3d at 146 (“There must be a compelling public interest to overcome the heavy presumption against retroactive laws.”).

2021This test “acknowledges the heavy presumption against retroactive laws by requiring a compelling public interest to overcome the presumption.” Id.

613
Ex Parte Williamsgreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2000
2 sentences

2000See Ex parte Williams , 637 S.W.2d 943, 947 (Tex. Crim.

2000See Ex parte Williams , 637 S.W.2d 943, 947 (Tex. Crim.

55
Davenport v. Garciagreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025Indeed, the Supreme Court of Texas has long emphasized that “prior restraints bear a heavy presumption against their 43 constitutionality.” See id. at 94 (citing Davenport v. Garcia, 834 S.W.2d 4, 9 (Tex.1992)).

2015Davenport v. Garcia , 834 S.W.2d 4 , 9 restraint, we must then determine whether it overcomes (Tex. 1992); see also Ex parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 the heavy presumption against its constitutionality.

34
In Re Newtongreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015A prior restraint of expression bears"a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity." See In re Newton, 146 S.W.3d 648, 653-54 (Tex. 2004).

2015A prior restraint of expression bears "a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity." See In re Newton, 146 S.W.3d 648, 653-54 (Tex. 2004).

33
Ex Parte Pricegreen
tex · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2014
2 sentences

2014Davenport, 834 S.W.2d at 9 ; Hajek v. Bill Mowbray Motors, Inc., 647 S.W.2d 253, 255 (Tex.1983) (per curiam); Ex parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J„ concurring) ("Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity.”). .

1992Ex Parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J., concurring) (“Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity.”); Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Carl’s Meat and Provision Co., 475 S.W.2d 300 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1971, writ dism’d). 14 In Ex Parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S.W. 75 (1920), this court applied section eight to safeguard speech which may not otherwise have been guaranteed under the First Amendment as interpreted in that era.

33
Babcock & Wilcox Co. v. PMAC, LTD.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Babcock & Wilcox Co. v. PMAC, Ltd., 863 S.W.2d 225, 230 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied).

1995Babcock & Wilcox Co. v. PMAC, LTD. , 863 S.W.2d 225, 230 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 1993, writ denied).

33
Organization for a Better Austin v. Keefegreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–2025
2 sentences

2025“The proponent of such restraints thus ‘carries a heavy burden of showing justification for the imposition of such a restraint.’” Id. (quoting Org. for a Better Austin v. Keefe, 402 U.S. 415, 419 (1971)).

2015To be sure, our overcome even by a showing that "revelation of these brief per curiam declared that "`[a]ny system of prior documents will do substantial damage to public restraints of expression comes to this Court bearing a interests").[19] It is thus clear that, even within the sole heavy presumption against its constitutional validity,'" id. possible exception to the prohibition against prior at 714, quoting Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan, supra at restraints on publication of constitutionally protected 70, and that the "Government `thus carries a heavy materials, burden of showing justifi

24
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Districtgreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The Supreme Court set aside the ten-day order imposing the restraint, but not because the Court addressed “the thorny problem of whether, on the facts of this case, an injunction against the announced rally could be justified.” The Court acknowledged that prior restraints on protected speech bears “a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.” However, the Court also noted that this presumption can be overcome with the proper “procedural safeguards designed to obviate the dangers of a censorship system.” 11 Id. at 7 (citing to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Distr

2015The Supreme Court set aside the ten-day order imposing the restraint, but not because the Court addressed “the thorny problem of whether, on the facts of this case, an injunction against the announced rally could be justified.” The Court acknowledged that prior restraints on protected speech bears “a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.” However, the Court also noted that this presumption can be overcome with the proper “procedural safeguards designed to obviate the dangers of a censorship system.” 11 Id. at 7 (citing to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Distr

23
Hajek v. Bill Mowbray Motors, Inc.green
tex · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015Today we simply 1987) (Gonzalez, J., concurring) (" Prior restraints . . . are continue to hold that " [d]efamation alone is not a subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption sufficient justification for restraining an individual's right against their constitutional validity." ). to speak freely." Hajek, 647 S.W.2d at 255 (emphasis [5] Tex. Mut.

2014Davenport, 834 S.W.2d at 9 ; Hajek v. Bill Mowbray Motors, Inc., 647 S.W.2d 253, 255 (Tex.1983) (per curiam); Ex parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J„ concurring) ("Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity.”). .

22
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. v. Byrdgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997“The heavy presumption should be that the arbitration and the lawsuit will each proceed in its normal course.” Byrd, 470 U.S. at 225 , 105 S.Ct. at 1245 (White, J., concurring).

1997“The heavy presumption should be that the arbitration and the lawsuit will each proceed in its normal course.” Byrd, 470 U.S. at 225 , 105 S.Ct. at 1245 (White, J., concurring).

22
Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–2015
2 sentences

2015As such, they "bear a heavy presumption against [their] constitutional validity." Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan, 372 U.S. 58, 70 , 83 S.Ct. 631 , 9 L.Ed.2d 584 (1963).

2015As such, they "bear a heavy presumption against [their] constitutional validity." Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan, 372 U.S. 58, 70 , 83 S.Ct. 631 , 9 L.Ed.2d 584 (1963).

16
Carroll v. President & Commissioners of Princess Annegreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–2015
2 sentences

2015The Supreme Court set aside the ten-day order imposing the restraint, but not because the Court addressed “the thorny problem of whether, on the facts of this case, an injunction against the announced rally could be justified.” The Court acknowledged that prior restraints on protected speech bears “a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.” However, the Court also noted that this presumption can be overcome with the proper “procedural safeguards designed to obviate the dangers of a censorship system.” 11 Id. at 7 (citing to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Distr

2015The Supreme Court set aside the ten-day order imposing the restraint, but not because the Court addressed “the thorny problem of whether, on the facts of this case, an injunction against the announced rally could be justified.” The Court acknowledged that prior restraints on protected speech bears “a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity.” However, the Court also noted that this presumption can be overcome with the proper “procedural safeguards designed to obviate the dangers of a censorship system.” 11 Id. at 7 (citing to Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School Distr

15
Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Carl's Meat & Provision Co.green
texapp · 1971 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–2015
2 sentences

1992Ex Parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J., concurring) (“Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity.”); Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Carl’s Meat and Provision Co., 475 S.W.2d 300 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1971, writ dism’d). 14 In Ex Parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S.W. 75 (1920), this court applied section eight to safeguard speech which may not otherwise have been guaranteed under the First Amendment as interpreted in that era.

1992Ex Parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J., concurring) ("Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity."); Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Carl's Meat and Provision Co., 475 S.W.2d 300 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1971, writ dism'd). [14] In Ex Parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S.W. 75 (1920), this court applied section eight to safeguard speech which may not otherwise have been guaranteed under the First Amendment as interpreted in that era.

13
New York Times Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–2015
2 sentences

2015However, [does not appear to] irreparably infringe the accused's relying on dictum in Branzburg v. Hayes , 408 U.S. 665 right (1972),[9] and our statement in New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971), that a prior restraint Page 581 on the to a fair trial of the issue as to whether he was the one Page 583 who committed the crimes. media bears "`a heavy presumption against its Id. at 1332.

2015To be sure, our overcome even by a showing that "revelation of these brief per curiam declared that "`[a]ny system of prior documents will do substantial damage to public restraints of expression comes to this Court bearing a interests").[19] It is thus clear that, even within the sole heavy presumption against its constitutional validity,'" id. possible exception to the prohibition against prior at 714, quoting Bantam Books, Inc. v. Sullivan, supra at restraints on publication of constitutionally protected 70, and that the "Government `thus carries a heavy materials, burden of showing justifi

13
Ex Parte George Tuckergreen
mont · 1920 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2015
2 sentences

2015Davenport v. Garcia , 834 S.W.2d 4 , 9 restraint, we must then determine whether it overcomes (Tex. 1992); see also Ex parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 the heavy presumption against its constitutionality.

1992Ex Parte Price, 741 S.W.2d 366, 369 (Tex.1987) (Gonzalez, J., concurring) (“Prior restraints ... are subject to judicial scrutiny with a heavy presumption against their constitutional validity.”); Amalgamated Meat Cutters v. Carl’s Meat and Provision Co., 475 S.W.2d 300 (Tex.Civ.App.—Beaumont 1971, writ dism’d). 14 In Ex Parte Tucker, 110 Tex. 335 , 220 S.W. 75 (1920), this court applied section eight to safeguard speech which may not otherwise have been guaranteed under the First Amendment as interpreted in that era.

12
Iranian Muslim Organization v. City of San Antoniogreen
tex · 1981 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1987
2 sentences

1987Iranian Muslim Org. v. City of San Antonio, 615 S.W.2d 202, 205 (Tex.1981).

1987Iranian Muslim Org. v. City of San Antonio, 615 S.W.2d 202, 205 (Tex.1981).

12
Texas Adjutant General's Office v. Michele Ngakouegreen
tex · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Ngakoue, 408 S.W.3d at 353 ; Harris Cnty.

11
William Gluckin & Co., Inc. v. International Playtex Corporationgreen
ca2 · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The two cases arose from Ford's audit of Semmes's Ford dealership in New York, which included the investigation of warranty repairs and led to claims that the auditors randomly contacted customers.21 1 In the audit, Ford found several instances of warranty refunds charged to Ford where no work was done, and recommended remedial measures to Semmes.219 In response, Semmes sued Ford in New Jersey state court; Ford removed that claim to federal court, where the judge denied Semmes's request for a temporary injunction against Ford's actions and possible franchise termination.220 Semmes then sued Fo

11
IJA, INC. v. Marine Holdings, Ltd., Inc.green
paed · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The "I.J.A., Inc. v. Marine Holdings, Ltd., Inc., 524 F. Supp. 197, 198 (E.D.

11
cluster 782479green
ca9 · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015The guidingpurpose behind the preservation of these defenses and rules of construction is to afford a qualified moving party a substantive immunity from suit, Batzel v. Smith, 333 F.3d 1018,1025 (9th Cir. 2003), cert, denied 541 U.S. 1085 (2004), which in the context of the TCPA, is intended to "encourage and safeguard the constitutional rights of persons to petition, speak freely, associate freely, and otherwise participate in government to the maximum extent permitted by law and, at the same time protect the rights of a person to file meritorious lawsuits for demonstrable injury." Tex. Civ.P

11
McLaughlin v. McCanngreen
delch · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See McLaughlin v. McCann, 942 A.2d 616, 626 (Del.Ch.2008) (holding that a narrow exception for judicial recourse in an arbitration clause that otherwise referred disputes to arbitration under the AAA Rules is not always enough to overcome the heavy presumption that the parties agreed to let the arbitrator decide arbitrability); Julian v. Julian, No. 4137-VCP, 2009 WL 2937121 , at *7 (Del.

11
Ford v. Stategreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Thornton v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Landgraf v. USI Film Products green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2015Landgraf, 511 U. S. at 265 ; Robinson v. Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc., 335 S.W. 3d 126, 136 (Tex. 2010).

2010The presumption is removed when a legislature “itself has affirmatively considered the potential unfairness of retroactive application and determined that it is an acceptable price to pay for the countervailing benefits.” Landgraf, 511 U.S. at 272-73 , 114 S.Ct. 1483 .

22010–2015
Near v. Minnesota Ex Rel. Olson green
scotus · 1931
2 sentences

2014This cornerstone of First Amendment protections has been reaffirmed time and again by the Supreme Court, 3 this Court, 4 Texas courts of appeals, 5 legal treatises, 6 and even popular culture. 7 Nevertheless, freedom of speech is “not an absolute right, and the state may punish its abuse.” Near v. Minnesota, 288 U.S. 697 , 708, 51 S.Ct. 625 , 75 L.Ed. 1357 (1981) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

2014This cornerstone of First Amendment protections has been reaffirmed time and again by the Supreme Court, 3 this Court, 4 Texas courts of appeals, 5 legal treatises, 6 and even popular culture. 7 Nevertheless, freedom of speech is “not an absolute right, and the state may punish its abuse.” Near v. Minnesota, 288 U.S. 697 , 708, 51 S.Ct. 625 , 75 L.Ed. 1357 (1981) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

21981–2014
Kinney v. Barnes green
tex · 2014
1 sentence

2025Indeed, the Supreme Court of Texas has long emphasized that “prior restraints bear a heavy presumption against their 43 constitutionality.” See id. at 94 (citing Davenport v. Garcia, 834 S.W.2d 4, 9 (Tex.1992)).

12025–2025
Southern Green Builders, LP and Sam Seidel v. Jaime Cleveland and Jennifer Cleveland green
texapp · 2018
1 sentence

2024OWNER REPRESENTS THAT OWNER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT, INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT FOR BINDING ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT (AS AMENDED). agreements, which have a heavy presumption in favor of mandatory arbitration, in contrast to the mere presumption in favor of arbitrability in the non-labor context that “only arises once the Court concludes that a binding agreement to arbitrate exists.” 569 F. Supp. 2d at 77 . 14 558 S.W.3d 251 , 253–54 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, no pet.) (emphases in italics added).

12024–2024
PCH Mut. Ins. Co., Inc. v. CASUALTY & SUR., INC. green
dcd · 2008
1 sentence

2024OWNER REPRESENTS THAT OWNER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT, INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT FOR BINDING ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES RELATED TO THIS CONTRACT (AS AMENDED). agreements, which have a heavy presumption in favor of mandatory arbitration, in contrast to the mere presumption in favor of arbitrability in the non-labor context that “only arises once the Court concludes that a binding agreement to arbitrate exists.” 569 F. Supp. 2d at 77 . 14 558 S.W.3d 251 , 253–54 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, no pet.) (emphases in italics added).

12024–2024
In Re Cruz green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2015The guidingpurpose behind the preservation of these defenses and rules of construction is to afford a qualified moving party a substantive immunity from suit, Batzel v. Smith, 333 F.3d 1018,1025 (9th Cir. 2003), cert, denied 541 U.S. 1085 (2004), which in the context of the TCPA, is intended to "encourage and safeguard the constitutional rights of persons to petition, speak freely, associate freely, and otherwise participate in government to the maximum extent permitted by law and, at the same time protect the rights of a person to file meritorious lawsuits for demonstrable injury." Tex. Civ.P

12015–2015
Branzburg v. Hayes green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

2015However, [does not appear to] irreparably infringe the accused's relying on dictum in Branzburg v. Hayes , 408 U.S. 665 right (1972),[9] and our statement in New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971), that a prior restraint Page 581 on the to a fair trial of the issue as to whether he was the one Page 583 who committed the crimes. media bears "`a heavy presumption against its Id. at 1332.

12015–2015
In Re AV green
tex · 2003
2 sentences

2010In fact, we have only twice recognized legislative interests of sufficient import to override vested private rights: Barshop, 925 S.W.2d 618 , and In re A.V., 113 S.W.3d 355 .

2010In fact, we have only twice recognized legislative interests of sufficient import to override vested private rights: Barshop, 925 S.W.2d 618 , and In re A.V., 113 S.W.3d 355 .

12010–2010
Barshop v. Medina County Underground Water Conservation District green
tex · 1996
12010–2010
Southeastern Promotions, Ltd. v. Conrad green
scotus · 1975
11992–1992
Nebraska Press Assn. v. Stuart green
scotus · 1976
11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 9u.s.c.1-16 (5) TX § Tex. Transp. Code § 391.091 (4) USC § 9u.s.c.1 (4) USC § 9u.s.c.2 (4) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 142.0017 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.001 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.009 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.021 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.034 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.036 (3) TX § Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 143.052 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 42.03 (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

MI 223 (1982–2026) NY 84 (1975–2026) TX 59 (1973–2026) IL 38 (1975–2025) CA 36 (1967–2024) AL 29 (1981–2017) WA 29 (1968–2026) MS 18 (1990–2025) PA 18 (1975–2026) FL 17 (1975–2023) OH 17 (1982–2022) IN 16 (1992–2026) WI 12 (1988–2004) MA 11 (1982–2020) DE 11 (1992–2025) MD 11 (1982–2026) CO 9 (1971–2010) AZ 9 (1984–2018) TN 9 (2001–2017) RI 8 (1972–2010) MN 7 (1975–2015) NV 6 (1976–2020) GA 6 (1984–2022) NJ 6 (1968–1993) LA 6 (1982–2023) ME 5 (1996–2022) AR 5 (1980–2025) CT 5 (1996–2005) IA 4 (1984–2016) ND 4 (1986–1996) UT 4 (1983–2003) KY 4 (2010–2024) WV 3 (1989–2015) WY 3 (2011–2015) NC 3 (1979–2017) NH 3 (2010–2023) SC 2 (2013–2016) DC 2 (1979–2008) NM 2 (1996–2011) VA 2 (1977–2023) KS 2 (1984–2020) OK 2 (1979–2023)

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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