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core principle in Texas

53 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1967–2026 14 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re COSgreen
tex · 1999 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026“The core principle underlying error-preservation requirements is that the trial court should be given the opportunity to correct potential errors before the case proceeds on appeal.” Majeed v. Hussain, No. 03-08-00679-CV, 2010 WL 4137472 , at *3 (Tex. App.— Austin Oct. 22, 2010, no pet.) (mem. op.) (citing In re C.O.S., 988 S.W.2d 760, 765 (Tex. 1999)). 2021 WL 3085844 , at *3 (emphasis added).

2025“The core principle underlying error- preservation requirements is that the trial court should be given the opportunity to correct potential errors before the case proceeds on appeal.” Majeed v. Hussain, No. 03-08-00679-CV, 2010 WL 4137472 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Austin Oct. 22, 2010, no pet.) (mem. op.) (citing In re C.O.S., 988 S.W.2d 760, 765 (Tex. 1999)).

66
Upjohn Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026“At the core of the privilege is the notion that the communications are ‘made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services.’” Franklin Ctr., 675 S.W.3d at 280 (quoting Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex. 1996)). “[T]he attorney-client privilege is intended to encourage clients to provide counsel with ‘full and frank’ disclosures so that the resulting legal advice is accurate and helpful, ‘thereby promot[ing] broader public interests in the observance of law and administration of justice.’” Id. (quoting Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 389 (1981)

2026“At the core of the privilege is the notion that the communications are ‘made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services.’” Franklin Ctr., 675 S.W.3d at 280 (quoting Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex. 1996)). “[T]he attorney-client privilege is intended to encourage clients to provide counsel with ‘full and frank’ disclosures so that the resulting legal advice is accurate and helpful, ‘thereby promot[ing] broader public interests in the observance of law and administration of justice.’” Id. (quoting Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 389 (1981)

33
Huie v. DeShazogreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026“At the core of the privilege is the notion that the communications are ‘made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services.’” Franklin Ctr., 675 S.W.3d at 280 (quoting Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex. 1996)). “[T]he attorney-client privilege is intended to encourage clients to provide counsel with ‘full and frank’ disclosures so that the resulting legal advice is accurate and helpful, ‘thereby promot[ing] broader public interests in the observance of law and administration of justice.’” Id. (quoting Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 389 (1981)

2026“At the core of the privilege is the notion that the communications are ‘made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services.’” Franklin Ctr., 675 S.W.3d at 280 (quoting Huie v. DeShazo, 922 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex. 1996)). “[T]he attorney-client privilege is intended to encourage clients to provide counsel with ‘full and frank’ disclosures so that the resulting legal advice is accurate and helpful, ‘thereby promot[ing] broader public interests in the observance of law and administration of justice.’” Id. (quoting Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 389 (1981)

33
State of Texas v. Duarte, Gilbertgreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2023
2 sentences

2023State v. Duarte, 389 S.W.3d 349, 354 (Tex. Crim.

2022State v. Duarte, 389 S.W.3d 349, 354 (Tex. Crim.

33
Robinson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., Robinson v. State , 174 S.W.3d 320, 331 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, pet. ref'd); Jordan v. State , 139 S.W.3d 723, 726 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, no pet.).

2007See, e.g., Robinson v. State, 174 S.W.3d 320, 331 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, pet. ref’d); Jordan v. State, 139 S.W.3d 723 , 726 5 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 2004, no pet.).

33
Jordan v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., Robinson v. State , 174 S.W.3d 320, 331 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, pet. ref'd); Jordan v. State , 139 S.W.3d 723, 726 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, no pet.).

2007See, e.g., Robinson v. State, 174 S.W.3d 320, 331 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 2005, pet. ref’d); Jordan v. State, 139 S.W.3d 723 , 726 5 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 2004, no pet.).

23
Alamo Heights Independent School District v. Catherine Clarkgreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Apache, 627 S.W.3d at 335 & n.28 (emphasis removed) (citing Alamo Heights ISD, 544 S.W.3d at 782–83, 790). 1.

2024See Apache Corp. v. Davis, 627 S.W.3d 324 , 335 & n.28 (Tex. 2021) (emphasis removed) (citing Clark, 544 S.W.3d at 782–83, 790); see also id. at 337 (“More importantly, determining but-for causation cannot be a matter of weighing—or worse, counting—factors that may be helpful in analyzing circumstantial evidence in some situations.”).

22
Goad, Joshua Leegreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id.; Goad v. State, 354 S.W.3d 443, 446 (Tex. Crim.

2019Id.; Goad v. State, 354 S.W.3d 443, 446 (Tex. Crim.

22
Tenney v. Brandhovegreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Indeed, the core principle behind legislative immunity is to enable our “representatives to execute the functions of their office without fear of prosecutions, civil or criminal.” Tenney, 341 U.S. at 373-74 (emphasis added).

2015Indeed, the core principle behind legislative immunity is to enable our “representatives to execute the functions of their office without fear of prosecutions, civil or criminal.” Tenney, 341 U.S. at 373-74 (emphasis added).

22
State v. Holtongreen
mdctspecapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015As courts have recognized, the “level of intimidation against a local legislator arising from the threat of a criminal proceeding is at least as great as the threat from a civil suit,” so “the privilege or immunity enjoyed by local legislators should be extended to criminal proceedings.” State v. Holton, 997 A.2d 828, 845, 856 (Md.

2015As courts have recognized, the “level of intimidation against a local legislator arising 14 from the threat of a criminal proceeding is at least as great as the threat from a civil suit,” so “the privilege or immunity enjoyed by local legislators should be extended to criminal proceedings.” State v. Holton, 997 A.2d 828, 845, 856 (Md.

22
Marsh USA Inc. v. Cookgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014First, the trial court concluded that the non-compete agreement is unenforceable because its duration is not “definite.” See Marsh USA Inc. v. Cook, 354 S.W.3d 764, 777 (Tex. 2011) (holding that “[t]he hallmark of enforcement is whether or not the covenant is reasonable” and stating that “the statute’s core inquiry is whether the covenant” contains reasonable limitations).

2013See Tex. Bus. & Com.Code Ann. § 15.50(a) (Vernon 2011) (requiring that, in addition to being part of otherwise enforceable agreement, covenant not to compete must contain reasonable limitations as to time, geographical area, and scope of activity to be restrained in order to be enforceable); see also Marsh USA Inc. v. Cook, 354 S.W.3d 764, 777 (Tex.2011) (holding that “[t]he hallmark of enforcement is whether or not the covenant is reasonable” and *920 stating that “the statute’s core inquiry is whether the covenant” contains reasonable limitations).

22
Dew v. Crown Derrick Erectors, Inc.green
tex · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See also Dew v. Crown Derrick Erectors, Inc., 208 S.W.3d 448, 451-52 (Tex. 2006) (recognizing that the factors generally parse the core principle "that a superseding cause ordinarily involves the intervention of an unforeseen, independent force from a third party, causing injury different from that which might have been expected at the time of the original negligent act,” and that not all factors are relevant in each case).

2013See also Dew v. Crown Derrick Erectors, Inc., 208 S.W.3d 448 , 451–52 (Tex. 2006) (recognizing that the factors generally parse the core principle ―that a superseding cause ordinarily involves the intervention of an unforeseen, independent force from a third party, causing injury different from that which might have been expected at the time of the original negligent act,‖ and that not all factors are relevant in each case).

22
Clayton v. Richardsgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
2 sentences

2007Clayton v. Richards , 47 S.W.3d 149, 153 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001, pet. denied).

2002Clayton v. Richards, 47 S.W.3d 149, 153 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2001, pet. denied).

22
Holmes v. Moralesgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999The core principle of the Act is that the public is entitled to all information "collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body." Holmes v. Morales , 924 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex. 1996); Act § 552.002(a)(1) (West Supp. 1999).

1999The core principle of the Act is that the public is entitled to all information “collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body.” Holmes v. Morales, 924 S.W.2d 920, 922 (Tex.1996); Act § 552.002(a)(1) (West Supp.1999).

22
Garden Ridge, L.P. v. Clear Lake Center, L.P.green
texapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021“The core principle underlying error- preservation requirements is that the trial court should be given the opportunity to correct potential errors before the case proceeds on appeal.” Garden Ridge, 504 S.W.3d at 435 (quoting Liberty Mut.

2018Corp. v. Lenk, 361 S.W.3d 602, 604 (Tex. 2012) (appellate court may not consider unpreserved or waived issue); Garden Ridge, L.P. v. Clear Lake Ctr., L.P., 504 S.W.3d 428, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, no pet.) (“The core principle underlying error-preservation requirements is that the trial court should be given the opportunity to correct potential errors before the case proceeds on appeal” (internal quotations omitted)). 3 The trial court signed its final judgment on June 20, 2016.

12
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Lenkgreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Corp. v. Lenk, 361 S.W.3d 602, 604 (Tex. 2012) (appellate court may not consider unpreserved or waived issue); Garden Ridge, L.P. v. Clear Lake Ctr., L.P., 504 S.W.3d 428, 435 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, no pet.) (“The core principle underlying error-preservation requirements is that the trial court should be given the opportunity to correct potential errors before the case proceeds on appeal” (internal quotations omitted)). 3 The trial court signed its final judgment on June 20, 2016.

11
National By-Products, Inc. v. The United Statesgreen
cc · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016By-Prod-nets, 405 F.2d at 1273 (which notes the consequential damages principle “is necessarily a somewhat flabby standard which has taken on meaning only through developing case law.”).

11
Paciwest, Inc. v. Warner Alan Properties, LLCgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Paciwest, 266 S.W.3d at 567 ; see also Rose Core, 2015 WL 1004344 , at *4. 3.

2015See Paciwest, 266 S.W.3d at 567 ; see also Rose Core, 2015 WL 1004344 , at *3; Rodriguez, 2013 WL 4682194 , at *2.

11
Gomez v. Zamoragreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014The trial court found that the time limitation contained in the non- compete agreement was “three (3) years.” However, the trial court also found that the limitation “does not go into effect until after the member redeems, sells, or otherwise disposes of his interest in Down Time.” In addition, the trial court found that Down Time had conceded in its pleadings that “it is unclear when Mr. Elps’ . . . ownership interest will 6 conclude.” The trial court observed that Down Time’s regulations do “not contain any provisions that would provide for any acquired sale, redemption, or disposition of an

11
Johnson v. Fourth Court of Appealsgreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Walker v. Packergreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Carroll v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1925 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11
Scher v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Southwestern Refining Co., Inc. v. Bernal green
tex · 2000
2 sentences

2012Bernal, 22 S.W.3d at 435 .

2012Bernal , 22 S.W.3d at 435 .

52007–2012
National Collegiate Athletic Assn. v. Tarkanian green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

2015Id. at 197, 109 S.Ct. 454 . the core inquiry asks whether the deprivation of a federal right The same distinction applies here.

2003A core principle of the NCAA is "to uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports." Id. , art. 1.2(b).

42003–2015
Cowling v. Colligan green
tex · 1958
1 sentence

2025Id. at 945 .

12025–2025
Hysaw v. Dawkins green
tex · 2016
1 sentence

2023The Court there examined what it called the “Double-Fraction Dilemma” in the context of a 1947 will-construction dispute where a provision of the will bequeathed each child a “one-third of one-eighth royalty.” Hysaw, 483 S.W.3d at 4 .

12023–2023
United Scaffolding, Inc. v. James Levine green
tex · 2017
1 sentence

2021The City relies on a number of Texas Supreme Court cases in which the court has held that “a defendant’s liability under a premises liability theory rests on the defendant’s assumption of control of the premises and responsibility for dangerous conditions on it.” E.g., United Scaffolding, 537 S.W.3d at 474 .

12021–2021
County of Cameron v. Brown green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2021Analysis—control of premises versus control of condition The City attempts to satisfy this core requirement for determining whether a claim is a premises-liability claim by contending that because it controlled the power line, it “assumed sufficient control over the part of the premises that presented the alleged danger so that the defendant had the responsibility to remedy it,” as stated in County of Cameron, 80 S.W.3d at 556 .

12021–2021
Blanche v. First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2016“The core of this claim is the offense of prying into the private domain of another, not publication of the results of such prying.” Blanche, 74 S.W.3d at 455 .

12016–2016
Big Oak Farms, Inc. v. United States green
uscfc · 2012
1 sentence

2016At the core of this rule is the federal government’s principle “that the government is not liable under the Fifth Amendment for ‘consequential damages’ caused by its lawful activities.” Id. citing Natl.

12016–2016
Miga v. Jensen green
tex · 2009
1 sentence

2015That reservation satisfied the core requirement of Miga II that “payment … coupled with an expressed intent to pursue [an] appeal” forecloses application of the voluntary payment rule. 299 S.W.3d at 101 .8 Appellants’ arguments can only be an invitation to flout the Miga decisions, which, in fact, they do in the only two arguments seriously made. 2.

12015–2015
Jacobson v. State green
texapp · 2011
1 sentence

2013In De Garmo, this Court held that a defendant who testifies at the punishment stage of trial and admits his guilt to the crime for which he had been found guilty waives any challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.12 We noted, “The law as it presently exists is clear that such a defendant not only waives a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, but he also waives any error that might have 10 Id. 11 A jury convicted Roger De Garmo of capital murder in 1980. 691 S.W.2d at 659 .

12013–2013
DeGarmo v. State red
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

2013In De Garmo, this Court held that a defendant who testifies at the punishment stage of trial and admits his guilt to the crime for which he had been found guilty waives any challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence.12 We noted, “The law as it presently exists is clear that such a defendant not only waives a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, but he also waives any error that might have 10 Id. 11 A jury convicted Roger De Garmo of capital murder in 1980. 691 S.W.2d at 659 .

12013–2013
Intratex Gas Co. v. Beeson green
tex · 2000
12012–2012
Alex Sheshunoff Management Services, L.P. v. Johnson green
tex · 2006
12011–2011
Walden v. Jeffery green
tex · 1995
12007–2007
Chambers v. Maroney green
scotus · 1970
11980–1980
Honea, by Next Friend v. Coca Cola Bot. Co. green
tex · 1944
11967–1967

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (5) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.001 (4) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.115 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.120 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.122 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.125 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.201 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.621 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.623 (3) USC § 29u.s.c.626 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.2000e-2(k) (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

CA 75 (1969–2026) NY 72 (1981–2026) TX 53 (1967–2026) WY 47 (1998–2026) NJ 40 (1954–2026) IL 40 (1973–2026) CT 32 (1982–2023) PA 25 (2000–2025) GA 23 (1996–2025) MA 22 (1982–2026) DE 20 (1989–2026) MD 17 (1993–2022) FL 16 (1981–2026) WV 15 (1985–2020) OR 15 (1994–2022) UT 14 (1990–2022) OH 11 (1986–2025) WI 11 (1995–2026) DC 11 (1985–2018) IA 11 (2012–2026) NC 11 (1953–2025) TN 10 (1993–2023) HI 10 (1996–2025) VT 10 (1997–2023) MS 8 (1997–2022) WA 8 (1981–2026) MO 8 (1999–2021) ID 8 (1985–2024) NM 8 (1989–2026) LA 7 (1991–2014) VA 7 (2002–2025) MI 6 (2013–2024) KY 6 (2010–2026) RI 5 (1991–2018) IN 5 (1981–2017) AL 4 (1978–2007) ME 4 (2011–2024) AK 3 (1987–2025) CO 3 (1999–2019) AZ 3 (1993–2018) SC 2 (2013–2023) OK 2 (2015–2015) NH 2 (1994–2023) NE 2 (1998–2005)

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