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Legislature waiver in Texas

58 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1912–2025 4 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
Wichita Falls State Hospital v. Taylorgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2012Those statutory provisions, however, do not waive a municipality’s immunity from an Aranda claim. [6] Even if an Aranda claim could be asserted against a governmental entity under Chapters 101 and 104, such a claim would be subject to limitations on damages recoverable under those statutory provisions. [7] Courts traditionally defer to the Legislature on the waiver of governmental immunity, assuming it to be “better suited to balance the conflicting policy issues associated with waving immunity.” Norman , 342 S.W.3d at 58 (quoting Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor , 106 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex.

2012Code Ann. § 416.002 (b) (West 2006).Those statutory provisions, however, do not waive a municipality’s immunity from an Aranda claim. 6 Even if an Aranda claim could be asserted against a governmental entity under Chapters 101 and 104, such a claim would be subject to limitations on damages recoverable under those statutory provisions. 7 Courts traditionally defer to the Legislature on the waiver of governmental immunity, assuming it to be “better suited to balance the conflicting policy issues associated with waving immunity.” Norman, 342 S.W.3d at 58 (quoting Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Tay

66
In Re Entergy Corp.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006Consistent with the language of article V, section 8 of the constitution, that contrary showing may be that the Legislature has provided the claim must be heard elsewhere. (20) See In re Entergy Corp., 47 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 729, 731-32 (June 25, 2004); Dubai Petroleum , 12 S.W.3d at 75 .

2004Consistent with the language of article V, section 8 of the constitution, that contrary showing may be that the Legislature has provided the claim must be heard elsewhere. [20] See In re Entergy Corp., 142 S.W.3d 316, 321-323 , 47 Tex. Sup.Ct.

45
Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Mirandagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 221 ("Due to the unusual confluence of standards erected by the Legislature for waiver of sovereign immunity in the Texas Tort Claims Act and the recreational use statute, plaintiffs must plead gross negligence to establish subject matter jurisdiction.").

2008See Miranda, 133 S.W.3d at 221 (“Due to the unusual confluence of standards erected by the Legislature for waiver of sovereign immunity in the Texas Tort Claims Act and the recreational use statute, plaintiffs must plead gross negligence to establish subject matter jurisdiction.”).

33
Paul Lindsey, Individually v. State of Texasgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Lindsey v. State, 811 S.W.2d 731, 732 (Tex. App.–Austin 1991, writ denied).2 IV.

2010Lindsey v. State , 811 S.W.2d 731, 732 (Tex. App.-Austin 1991, writ denied). (2) IV.

22
Tooke v. City of Mexiagreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2021Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325, 328-29, 333 (Tex. 2006); Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor, 106 S.W.3d 692, 697 (Tex. 2003).

2018Tooke v. City of Mexia, 197 S.W.3d 325 , 328–29, 333 (Tex. 2006); Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor, 106 S.W.3d 692, 697 (Tex. 2003). “[A] governmental unit is immune from suit unless the [Texas] Tort Claims Act [(“TTCA”)] expressly waives immunity, which it does in,” among other situations, suits involving premises defects.

13
Travis Central Appraisal District v. Normangreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Those statutory provisions, however, do not waive a municipality’s immunity from an Aranda claim. [6] Even if an Aranda claim could be asserted against a governmental entity under Chapters 101 and 104, such a claim would be subject to limitations on damages recoverable under those statutory provisions. [7] Courts traditionally defer to the Legislature on the waiver of governmental immunity, assuming it to be “better suited to balance the conflicting policy issues associated with waving immunity.” Norman , 342 S.W.3d at 58 (quoting Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Taylor , 106 S.W.3d 692, 695 (Tex.

2012Code Ann. § 416.002 (b) (West 2006).Those statutory provisions, however, do not waive a municipality’s immunity from an Aranda claim. 6 Even if an Aranda claim could be asserted against a governmental entity under Chapters 101 and 104, such a claim would be subject to limitations on damages recoverable under those statutory provisions. 7 Courts traditionally defer to the Legislature on the waiver of governmental immunity, assuming it to be “better suited to balance the conflicting policy issues associated with waving immunity.” Norman, 342 S.W.3d at 58 (quoting Wichita Falls State Hosp. v. Tay

13
Tanya L. McCabe Trust, McCabe Family Trust, and the Rochford Living Trust v. Ranger Energy LLCgreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023McCabe Tr., 531 S.W.3d at 798–99 (“[W]e have no basis upon which to conclude that the requirement of execution ‘by each party to the recorded original instrument’ is not ‘essential’ to fulfilling the Legislature’s standard for permitting a material correction . . . .”) (quoting PROP. § 5.029(b)).

2021McCabe Trust, 531 S.W.3d at 798 (holding that requirement that each party to recorded original instrument execute correction deed is essential to fulfilling Legislature’s standard for permitting material correction).

12
Eric D. Hillman v. Nueces County, Texas and Nueces County District Attorney's Officegreen
tex · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Tex. Gov’t 25 Code §311.034; Hillman v. Nueces Cty., 579 S.W.3d 354, 360 (Tex.2019).

11
Harris County v. Sykesgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Harris Cty. v. Sykes, 136 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tex. 2004) (“If a plaintiff has been provided a reasonable opportunity to amend after a governmental entity files its plea to the 4 Further, to the extent that media access implicates issues of security and monitoring, certain restrictions may comply with the Legislature’s instruction to TCCO to “develop procedures for the security and monitoring of committed persons in each programming tier.” Tex. Health & Safety Code § 841.0833; see Matzen v. McLane, 764 F. App’x 402 , 403 (5th Cir. 2019) (concluding that Matzen failed to show that McLane’s alle

11
Michael Bohannan v. Wesley Griffingreen
ca5 · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Harris Cty. v. Sykes, 136 S.W.3d 635, 639 (Tex. 2004) (“If a plaintiff has been provided a reasonable opportunity to amend after a governmental entity files its plea to the 4 Further, to the extent that media access implicates issues of security and monitoring, certain restrictions may comply with the Legislature’s instruction to TCCO to “develop procedures for the security and monitoring of committed persons in each programming tier.” Tex. Health & Safety Code § 841.0833; see Matzen v. McLane, 764 F. App’x 402 , 403 (5th Cir. 2019) (concluding that Matzen failed to show that McLane’s alle

11
National City Bank v. Texas Capital Bank, N.A.green
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The primary issue is the effect of these purported correction instruments on the overriding royalty interests that previously had been assigned to the Trusts and recorded in Hardin County, “The general rule is that in a contest over rights or interests in property,-the party that is first in time is first in right.” Nat’l City Bank v. Tex. Capital Bank, N.A., 353 S.W.3d 581, 585 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2011, no pet.); accord World Help v. Leisure Lifestyles, Inc., 977 S.W.2d 662, 668 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1998, pet. denied).

11
Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Chemical Lime, Ltd.green
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Lime, Ltd., 291 S.W.3d 392, 403 (Tex. 2009), we have no basis Upon which to conclude that the requirement of execution “by each party to the recorded original instrument” is not “essential” to fulfilling the Legislature’s standard for permitting' a material correction as a modification of the Myrad Properties rule that allowing ' substantive changes through correction deeds would undermine the purpose of record notice, Cf. Myrad Props., 300 S.W.3d at 750-51 .

2016Lime, Ltd., 291 S.W.3d 392, 403 (Tex. 2009), we have no basis upon which to conclude that the requirement of execution “by each party to the recorded original instrument” is not “essential” to fulfilling the Legislature’s standard for permitting a material correction as a modification of the Myrad Properties rule that allowing substantive changes through correction deeds would undermine the purpose of record notice.

11
World Help v. Leisure Lifestyles, Inc.green
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The primary issue is the effect of these purported correction instruments on the overriding royalty interests that previously had been assigned to the Trusts and recorded in Hardin County, “The general rule is that in a contest over rights or interests in property,-the party that is first in time is first in right.” Nat’l City Bank v. Tex. Capital Bank, N.A., 353 S.W.3d 581, 585 (Tex. App.-Dallas 2011, no pet.); accord World Help v. Leisure Lifestyles, Inc., 977 S.W.2d 662, 668 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1998, pet. denied).

11
Texas Lottery Commission v. First State Bank of DeQueengreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See DeQueen, 325 S.W.3d at 638 (“Courts ‘do is an “incisive” procedure (again, the negative implication not lightly presume that the Legislature may have done a of the Legislature's exception of blood draws from “inci- useless act.’ ” (quoting *477Liberty Mut.

11
Hazelwood v. Mandrell Industries Co., Ltd.green
texapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Co., “[a] person who violates section 451.001 is liable for 596 S.W.2d 204, 206 (Tex.Civ.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result 1990, writ ref'd n.r.e.) (“If ... this balance [established by the of the violation,” and that “[a]n employee discharged in Act] is tipped so that the employee's benefits under the statute are substantially reduced, the clear intent of the legislature is violation of section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement thwarted.”).

11
Henry v. Gonzalezgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Pham, 314 S.W.3d at 528–29 (Seymore, J., dissenting); see also Henry, 18 S.W.3d at 692 (Hardberger, C.J., dissenting).

2013Pham, 314 S.W.3d at'528-29 (Seymore, J., dissenting); see also Henry, 18 S.W.3d at 692 (Hardberger, C.J., dissenting).

11
Jones v. Kelleygreen
tex · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See, e.g., id. at 59; Jones v. Kelley, 614 S.W.2d 95, 100 (Tex.1981). 11 .

11
Easterwood v. Stategreen
· 1895 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Francis v. Stategreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Samuel v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Albro v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Stauffer v. Hendersongreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Gragg v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1945 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Cresencio v. Stategreen
· 1914 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Howard v. Stategreen
· 1915 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
11
City of Wink v. Griffith Amusement Co.green
tex · 1936 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
11
Ex Parte Furtongreen
texcrimapp · 1919 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
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 (31)

CaseCitedYears
Dubai Petroleum Co. v. Kazi green
tex · 2000
2 sentences

2006Consistent with the language of article V, section 8 of the constitution, that contrary showing may be that the Legislature has provided the claim must be heard elsewhere. (20) See In re Entergy Corp., 47 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 729, 731-32 (June 25, 2004); Dubai Petroleum , 12 S.W.3d at 75 .

2004Consistent with the language of article V, section 8 of the constitution, that contrary showing may be that the Legislature has provided the claim must be heard elsewhere. (footnote: 20) See In re Entergy Corp., 47 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 729, 731-32 (June 25, 2004); Dubai Petroleum , 12 S.W.3d at 75 .

52004–2006
American Zurich Insurance Co. v. Samudio green
tex · 2012
2 sentences

2015Response to the Dissent The dissent argues that: (1) despite the statute's failure to include a procedure to re-open the LIB determination, the Act's general definition of “impairment” implies such a procedure; (2) the Act also necessarily implies the authority of the Division to re-open the LIB determination; (3) our remand in American Zurich Insurance Co. v. Samudio, 370 S.W.3d 363 (Tex.2012), requires us to allow the Division to re-open LIB determinations; and (4) the Legislature's framework credits the Division as “being able to predict the future and knowing absolutely which claimants wil

2013Response to the Dissent The dissent argues that: (1) despite the statute’s failure to include a procedure to re-open the LIB determination, the Act’s general definition of “impairment” implies such a procedure; (2) the Act also necessarily implies the authority of the Division to re-open the LIB determination; (3) our remand in American Zurich Insurance Co. v. Samudio, 370 S.W.3d 363 (Tex.2012), requires us to allow the Division to re-open LIB determinations; and (4) the Legislature’s framework credits the Division as “being able to predict the future and knowing absolutely which claimants wil

32013–2015
Reeves v. Structural Preservation Systems green
la · 1999
2 sentences

2005S ee id . § 23:1032(B) (West 1998); Reeves , 731 So. 2d at 210 .

2005See id. § 23:1032(B) (West 1998); Reeves, 731 So.2d at 210 .

22005–2005
Ford Motor Co. v. Miles green
tex · 1998
1 sentence

2019We adopted the Legislature's standard in full, referencing that provision and concluding that the "substantial threat of physical harm standard enunciated by the Legislature appropriately describes the interest protected under the common law, and information may be withheld if disclosure would create a substantial threat of physical harm." Id. (internal quotations and citation omitted).

12019–2019
Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners v. Texas Medical Ass'n green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2017Like the Acupuncture Association does in the instant case, the Texas Medical Association in TMA I took the position that all needle use is “incisive” when the needle is inserted into “any. tissue, cavity, or organ” and that this interpretation was the negative implication of the Legislature’s exception for blood draws from “incisive or surgical.” Id. at 476 .

12017–2017
Myrad Properties, Inc. v. LaSalle Bank National Ass'n green
tex · 2009
2 sentences

2016Lime, Ltd., 291 S.W.3d 392, 403 (Tex. 2009), we have no basis Upon which to conclude that the requirement of execution “by each party to the recorded original instrument” is not “essential” to fulfilling the Legislature’s standard for permitting' a material correction as a modification of the Myrad Properties rule that allowing ' substantive changes through correction deeds would undermine the purpose of record notice, Cf. Myrad Props., 300 S.W.3d at 750-51 .

2016Cf. Myrad Props., 300 S.W.3d at 750–51.

12016–2016
Nucor Steel-Texas v. Public Utility Commission green
texapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 17 Nucor Steel-Texas v. Public Utility Com'n of Texas, 363 S.W.3d 871 (2012) consistent with the public interest.” See Tex. Util.Code Ann. § 14.101(b)(1)-(4).

12015–2015
RAILROAD COM'N OF TEXAS v. WBD Oil & Gas green
tex · 2003
2 sentences

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 10 Railroad Com’n of Texas v. WBD Oil & Gas Co., 104 S.W.3d 69 (2003) 159 Oil & Gas Rep. 122 , 46 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 442 representatives of the public to advise the agency about contemplated rulemaking.”). • a proposed rule must be reviewed by a committee in each House of the Legislature;51 51 Id. § 2001.032 (“Each house of the legislature by rule shall establish a process under which the presiding officer of each house refers each proposed state agency rule to the appropriate standing committee for review before the rule is adopted....”). • the agency

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 10 Railroad Com’n of Texas v. WBD Oil & Gas Co., 104 S.W.3d 69 (2003) 159 Oil & Gas Rep. 122 , 46 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 442 representatives of the public to advise the agency about contemplated rulemaking.”). • a proposed rule must be reviewed by a committee in each House of the Legislature;51 51 Id. § 2001.032 (“Each house of the legislature by rule shall establish a process under which the presiding officer of each house refers each proposed state agency rule to the appropriate standing committee for review before the rule is adopted....”). • the agency

12015–2015
Nelson v. City of Dallas green
texapp · 2009
1 sentence

2015No claim to original U.S. Government Works. 1 Nelson v. City of Dallas, 278 S.W.3d 90 (2009) Local Legislation Cases that cite this headnote Home-rule cities have broad discretionary powers, provided that no ordinance shall contain any provision inconsistent with the Constitution [7] Municipal Corporations of the state, or of the general laws enacted by Review in General the legislature; they possess the full power of self Exception to exhaustion of remedies government and look to the legislature not for requirement, that opposing parties had violated grants of power, but only for limitations

12015–2015
Pham v. Letney green
texapp · 2010
1 sentence

2013Pham, 314 S.W.3d at 528–29 (Seymore, J., dissenting); see also Henry, 18 S.W.3d at 692 (Hardberger, C.J., dissenting).

12013–2013
Texas Department of Public Safety v. Cox Texas Newspapers, L.P. green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2011The Court would rewrite section 552.151 to hold that such information is “excepted from the requirements of sections 552.021 or 552.022 ” and moves the section out of the PIA such that it can be considered “other law.” 343 S.W.3d 112 (emphasis added).

2011The Court would rewrite section 552.151 to hold that such information is "excepted from the requirements of sections 552.021 or 552.022 " and moves the section out of the PIA such that it can be considered "other law." 343 S.W.3d 112 (emphasis added).

12011–2011
City of Garland v. Byrd green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2008See Tex. Local Gov’t Code Ann. § 143.010(g); Byrd, 97 S.W.3d at 610 .

12008–2008
Texas Department of Criminal Justice v. Miller green
tex · 2001
1 sentence

2002Texas Department of CHminal Justice v. Miller, supra. It is the prerogative of the legislature to waive or not to waive the protection afforded by sovereign immunity.

12002–2002
Federal Sign v. Texas Southern University red
tex · 1997
12002–2002
Alamo National Bank v. Kraus green
tex · 1981
12000–2000
Thomas v. State green
texapp · 1996
11999–1999
Ojeda De Toca v. Wise green
tex · 1988
11999–1999
Ex Parte Hernandez green
texcrimapp · 1986
11996–1996
Johnson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1995
11996–1996
Millican v. State green
texcrimapp · 1942
11989–1989
Buttes Resources Co. v. Railroad Commission green
texapp · 1987
11987–1987
Terry v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
11983–1983
American Plant Food Corporation v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
11983–1983
Gambill v. Town of Ponder green
tex · 1973
11979–1979
Long v. State green
texcrimapp · 1910
11971–1971
Roquemore v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1928
11957–1957
Nichols v. Galveston County green
· 1921
11942–1942
Mosier v. State green
texcrimapp · 1921
11922–1922
Stanley v. Schwalby green
scotus · 1893
11919–1919
Texas & New Orleans Railroad v. Speights green
tex · 1901
11913–1913
Adams v. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Co. neutral
tex · 1907
11912–1912

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 401.011 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 5.027 (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

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