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State retains sovereign immunity in Texas

7 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2025 2 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Harris County v. Sykesgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022Harris Cnty. v. Sykes, 136 S.W.3d 635, 638 (Tex. 2004).

2020Harris Cty. v. Sykes, 136 S.W.3d 635, 638 (Tex. 2004).

22
Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Mirandagreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Univ. of Tex. at Austin v. Hayes, 327 S.W.3d 113, 115 (Tex. 2010) (per curiam) (citing Tex. Dep’t of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 224 (Tex. 2004)).

2012Univ. of Tex. at Austin v. Hayes, 327 S.W.3d 113, 115 (Tex.2010) (per curiam) (citing Tex. Dep’t of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 224 (Tex.2004)).

22
The University of Texas at Austin v. Hayesgreen
tex · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Univ. of Tex. at Austin v. Hayes, 327 S.W.3d 113, 115 (Tex. 2010) (per curiam) (citing Tex. Dep’t of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 224 (Tex. 2004)).

2012Univ. of Tex. at Austin v. Hayes, 327 S.W.3d 113, 115 (Tex.2010) (per curiam) (citing Tex. Dep’t of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 224 (Tex.2004)).

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John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation v. Dewhurstgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Mem’l Found. v. Dewhurst, 90 S.W.3d 268, 289 (Tex. 2002).

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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 (4)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025Controls, Inc. 221 S.W.3d 639 , Holding that the State retains sovereign immunity against an alleged takings claim 25 State v. Holland 643–44 (Tex. because the claim sounded in contract. 2007) State v. Fidelity 223 S.W.3d 309 , Holding State waived immunity against defensive counterclaim by initiating 26 and Deposit Co. of 312 (Tex. 2007) litigation on a performance bond.

12025–2025
State v. Holland green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025Controls, Inc. 221 S.W.3d 639 , Holding that the State retains sovereign immunity against an alleged takings claim 25 State v. Holland 643–44 (Tex. because the claim sounded in contract. 2007) State v. Fidelity 223 S.W.3d 309 , Holding State waived immunity against defensive counterclaim by initiating 26 and Deposit Co. of 312 (Tex. 2007) litigation on a performance bond.

12025–2025
Abilene Housing Authority v. Gene Duke Builders, Inc. green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025Maryland Abilene Housing 226 S.W.3d 415 , Holding municipal housing authority with power to “sue and be sued” may retain 27 Authority v. Gene 417 (Tex. 2007) immunity against breach of contract claim; remanded for further consideration.

12025–2025
Welch v. Texas Department of Highways & Public Transportation green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1992Although state sovereign immunity is not absolute, 3 the Supreme Court has usually required a “clear statement” or “unequivocal expression” of intent to abrogate the immunity in a statute. 4 In the maritime law area, the Court held that the Jones Act 5 abrogated state sovereign immunity. 6 In the plurality and concurring opinions in Welch v. Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transp., 483 U.S. 468 , 107 S.Ct. 2941 , 97 L.Ed.2d 389 (1987), the Court held that, as to the Jones Act, a state retains sovereign immunity against suits by its own citizens in federal courts unless it has waived its imm

1992Although state sovereign immunity is not absolute, 3 the Supreme Court has usually required a “clear statement” or “unequivocal expression” of intent to abrogate the immunity in a statute. 4 In the maritime law area, the Court held that the Jones Act 5 abrogated state sovereign immunity. 6 In the plurality and concurring opinions in Welch v. Texas Dept. of Highways and Public Transp., 483 U.S. 468 , 107 S.Ct. 2941 , 97 L.Ed.2d 389 (1987), the Court held that, as to the Jones Act, a state retains sovereign immunity against suits by its own citizens in federal courts unless it has waived its imm

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