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Thomas motion in Texas

52 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1982–2025 9 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 (51)

CaseFollowedCited
Jackson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Jackson, 743 S.W.2d at 240-41 . , The Láveme court’s citation for Jacksons subsequent history is incorrect; the Court of Criminal Appeals did not rule .on a petition for discretionary review in Jackson . .

2016See Jackson, 743 S.W.2d at 240-41 . , The Láveme court’s citation for Jacksons subsequent history is incorrect; the Court of Criminal Appeals did not rule .on a petition for discretionary review in Jackson . .

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State Bar of Texas v. Kilpatrickgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See State Bar of Tex. v. Kilpatrick, 874 S.W.2d 656, 658 (Tex.1994) (“If the trial amendment is not mandatory, then the decision to permit the amendment rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.”); Perez v. Embree Constr.

2013See State Bar of Tex. v. Kilpatrick, 874 S.W.2d 656, 658 (Tex. 1994) (“If the trial amendment is not mandatory, then the decision to permit the amendment rests within the sound discretion of the trial court.”); Perez v. Embree Constr.

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Greenhalgh v. Service Lloyds Insurance Co.green
tex · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Greenhalgh, 787 S.W.2d at 939 (noting that trial court has no discretion to refuse amendment under rule 63 unless (1) opposing party presents evidence of surprise or prejudice or (2) amendment is prejudicial on its face).

2013See Greenhalgh, 787 S.W.2d at 939 (noting that trial court has no discretion to refuse amendment under rule 63 unless (1) opposing party presents evidence of surprise or prejudice or (2) amendment is prejudicial on its face).

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Thomas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See id. 21 Furthermore, the history behind article 38.22 supports the interpretation that it requires submission of the issue of voluntariness even when underlying facts on which the determination is made are undisputed.

2005See id.

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Thomas v. Longgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at 337 .

2019Thomas, 207 S.W.3d at 339 The trial court did not have authority to grant the relief Long sought unless it affirmatively determined that it had jurisdiction.

15
Thomas, Heathergreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2023
2 sentences

2023See id.

2023See id.

13
Coble v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Admitting Tunnel’s Testimony Was Not an Abuse of Discretion “The admission of expert testimony is reviewed on appeal for an abuse of discretion.” Coble v. State, 330 S.W.3d 253, 272 (Tex. Crim.

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De La Cruz v. Kailergreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Compare Kailer, 526 S.W.3d at 594 (holding motion sufficient where it set out elements of claim and alleged nonmovant “cannot provide sufficient evidence to sustain each and every element”) with Alfaro, 418 S.W.3d at 284–85 (holding motion insufficient where it listed elements of claim and alleged nonmovants had no evidence to support “one or more” of elements). 5 By asserting a lack of prima facie evidence of meritorious appeal, we presume Thomas intended to allege Sims lacked evidence of any meritorious defense.

11
Restaurant Teams International, Inc. v. MG Securities Corp.green
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See, e.g., id. (appellant failed to file affidavit explaining –10– need for further discovery for verified motion for continuance).

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Jose Fuentes Co., Inc., D/B/A Gloria's v. Mario Sabino's, Inc.green
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Compare Kailer, 526 S.W.3d at 594 (holding motion sufficient where it set out elements of claim and alleged nonmovant “cannot provide sufficient evidence to sustain each and every element”) with Alfaro, 418 S.W.3d at 284–85 (holding motion insufficient where it listed elements of claim and alleged nonmovants had no evidence to support “one or more” of elements). 5 By asserting a lack of prima facie evidence of meritorious appeal, we presume Thomas intended to allege Sims lacked evidence of any meritorious defense.

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Amstadt v. United States Brass Corp.green
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022When the 58th District Court dismissed L&W’s claim against Thomas in the First Case without prejudice, it placed L&W in the same position it was in before L&W invoked the jurisdiction of the 58th District 15Amdstadt v. United States Brass Corp., 919 S.W.2d 644, 652 (Tex. 1996). 14 Court just as if it had never filed suit on the guaranty. 16 In Epps v. Fowler, the Texas Supreme Court explained that res judicata does not apply when a claim is nonsuited, stating “[w]hen a case is nonsuited without prejudice, res judicata does not bar relitigation of the same claims.” 17 Second, the summary-judgme

11
City of Beaumont v. Bouilliongreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Bouillion, 896 S.W.2d at 149 .

11
in Re State of Texas Ex Rel, Tharp, Jennifergreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Tharp, 393 S.W.3d 751, 758 (Tex. Crim.

11
Quintana v. CrossFit Dallas, L.L.C.green
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019For example, although the brief alludes to the county court overlooking Thomas’s motion for continuance, in order to complain on appeal regarding a ruling on a motion for continuance, “the record must show that the motion was brought to the trial court’s attention and that the trial court either denied the motion or refused to rule on the motion and the complaining party objected to the refusal.” Quintana v. CrossFit Dallas, L.L.C., 347 S.W.3d 445, 449 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011, no pet.).

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Miles v. Ford Motor Co.green
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Miles v. Ford Motor Co., 914 S.W.2d 135, 137 (Tex. 1995); see also McCray v. Reid, No. 10-06-00362-CV, 2007 WL 178575 , at *1 (Tex. App.— Waco Jan. 24, 2007, pet. denied) (mem. op.).

11
Lucio v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Viewed in the light most favorable to the verdict, the future dangerousness evidence was sufficient for a rational trier of fact to conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that there was 70 See Lucio v. State, 351 S.W.3d 878, 903 (Tex. Crim.

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Penry v. Lynaughred
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Penry v. Johnson (“Penry I”), 492 U.S. 302 (1989). 6 See Lopez v. State, 18 S.W.3d 637, 639 (Tex. Crim.

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Lopez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Penry v. Johnson (“Penry I”), 492 U.S. 302 (1989). 6 See Lopez v. State, 18 S.W.3d 637, 639 (Tex. Crim.

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in Re University of the Incarnate Wordgreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Incarnate Word, 469 S.W.3d at 258 . 2 This Court, having fully examined and considered Thomas’s motion, believes it should be granted with an order recognizing the automatic stay.

11
State of Texas v. Jeremy Thomasgreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The First Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s order granting a new trial and reinstated Appellant’s conviction and sentence, holding that, because Appellant’s trial counsel “was undisputedly aware of the exculpatory evidence before trial but consciously decided, on the record, not to call the witness at trial, the trial court erroneously granted Thomas’s motion for new trial in the interest of justice.” State v. Thomas, 426 S.W.3d 233, 241 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).

2016The First Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s order granting a new trial and reinstated Appellant’s conviction and sentence, holding that, because Appellant’s trial counsel "was undisputedly aware of the exculpatory evidence before trial but consciously decided, on the record, not to call the witness at trial, the trial court erroneously granted Thomas’s motion for new trial in the interest of justice.” State v. Thomas, 426 S.W.3d 233, 241 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2012).

11
Charles Brown, L.L.P. v. Lanier Worldwide, Inc.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Charles Brown, L.L.P. v. Lanier Worldwide, Inc., 124 S.W.3d 883, 898-99 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004, no pet.); see Miller v. Gann, 842 S.W.2d 641, 641 (Tex.1992) (“The applicability of judicial estoppel is not limited to oral testimony, but applies with equal force to any sworn statement — whether oral or written — made in the course of a judicial proceeding.”).

11
Miller v. Mac Ganngreen
tex · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Charles Brown, L.L.P. v. Lanier Worldwide, Inc., 124 S.W.3d 883, 898-99 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004, no pet.); see Miller v. Gann, 842 S.W.2d 641, 641 (Tex.1992) (“The applicability of judicial estoppel is not limited to oral testimony, but applies with equal force to any sworn statement — whether oral or written — made in the course of a judicial proceeding.”).

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STATE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT v. Davisgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Davis, 315 S.W.3d at 153 (noting that sovereign immunity from suit defeats trial court’s subject matter jurisdiction).

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Bexar County, Tx v. Gantgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015GOV’T CODE §§ 22.001(a)(2), Plaintiff is entitled to immediately return to work 22.225(c); 3 [*338] Tex. Dep’t of Parks & with no loss of seniority or benefits, (2) Plaintiff Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217, 223 , 47 Tex. does not need to perform any tests as a condition Sup. Ct. J. 386 (Tex. 2004); compare 97 S.W.3d at to returning to work, and (3) Plaintiff [**5] does 302, and Brazos Transit Dist. v. Lozano, 72 not need to apply for re-employment.″ On the S.W.3d 442, 445 (Tex. App.-Beaumont 2002, no same day, the trial court granted Thomas’s motion pet.) (dismissing interlocutory appeals

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Texas Instruments, Inc. v. Teletron Energy Management, Inc.green
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.green
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Ellis v. Stategreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Hill v. Lockhartgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Benchmark Bank v. State Farm Lloydsgreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Wheeler v. Greengreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Authoritygreen
tex · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Kelly v. Browngreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Peoples v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Kindred v. Con/Chem, Inc.green
tex · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Binur v. Jacobogreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Oasis Oil Corp. v. Koch Refining Co. L.P.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Seideneck v. Cal Bayreuther Associatesgreen
tex · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Alvarado v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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Vannerson v. Vannersongreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
John H. Thomas, M.D. v. Graham Mortgage Corporation and Chris Norris, Substitute Trustee green
texapp · 2013
2 sentences

2014Id.

2014Id.

22014–2014
Bone v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2007Even if the witness had beneficial testimony, Thomas' trial counsel could have "reasonably determined that the potential benefit of additional witnesses or evidence was outweighed by the risk of unfavorable counter-testimony." Bone , 77 S.W.3d at 835 .

2004Even if the witness had beneficial testimony, Thomas' trial counsel could have "reasonably determined that the potential benefit of additional witnesses or evidence was outweighed by the risk of unfavorable counter-testimony." Bone , 77 S.W.3d at 835 .

22004–2007
Thomas v. State green
texcrimapp · 2016
2 sentences

2023Thomas, 505 S.W.3d at 927 .

2023Thomas, 505 S.W.3d at 927 .

12023–2023
The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrich green
tex · 2009
1 sentence

2022See id.; Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d at 373 n.6; see also Tex. Civ.

12022–2022
Kerry Heckman, on Behalf of Themselves and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Williamson County green
tex · 2012
1 sentence

2022Bolen and Gibson filed a separate summary-judgment motion on Falkenhorst’s claims against them. 2 After Falkenhorst responded to appellees’ summary-judgment motions, the trial court granted appellees summary judgment on Falkenhorst’s claims against them.4 Falkenhorst’s claims against Metropolitan Escrow Title, LLC and Fuqua remain pending in the trial court. “[C]ourts always have jurisdiction to determine their own jurisdiction.” Heckman v. Williamson Cty., 369 S.W.3d 137 , 146 n.14 (Tex. 2012) (internal quotations omitted); see also Royal Indep.

12022–2022
Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda green
tex · 2004
12015–2015
City of Houston v. Northwood Municipal Utility District No. 1 green
texapp · 2002
12015–2015
Subaru of America, Inc. v. David McDavid Nissan, Inc. green
tex · 2002
1 sentence

2015Subaru of Am. v. David for summary judgment explicitly denied the relief McDavid Nissan, Inc., 84 S.W.3d 212, 222 , 45 sought in the section of Thomas’s motion for Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 907 (Tex. 2002).

12015–2015
Surgitek, Bristol-Myers Corp. v. Abel green
tex · 1999
12015–2015
Total Clean, LLC v. Cox Smith Matthews Inc. green
texapp · 2010
12014–2014
Mallett v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
12011–2011
Speer v. Stover green
tex · 1985
12006–2006
Ehrman v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
11982–1982
Howard v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (3) TX § Tex. Prop. Code § 51.003 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CA 55 (1983–2026) TX 52 (1982–2025) OH 46 (1998–2025) GA 40 (1976–2024) AL 24 (1965–2025) IL 23 (1985–2025) FL 22 (1980–2019) PA 20 (1975–2023) IN 20 (1978–2025) MS 18 (1986–2025) WA 17 (1982–2025) MI 16 (1986–2023) MO 16 (1988–2025) MD 15 (1976–2023) NY 12 (1972–2014) CO 11 (1974–2026) KS 9 (1988–2025) LA 8 (1998–2021) VA 8 (1992–2024) OK 7 (1995–2014) DC 7 (2000–2026) AK 7 (1977–2024) ID 6 (1994–2025) DE 6 (2015–2023) KY 6 (2000–2025) NE 6 (2019–2026) TN 5 (2000–2024) SC 5 (1994–2016) WV 5 (1977–1997) VI 4 (2012–2016) WI 4 (2000–2025) UT 4 (1999–2025) AR 4 (2007–2025) NV 4 (2010–2019) IA 3 (2018–2024) MT 3 (1991–2020) ME 3 (2022–2025) MN 3 (1986–2017) MA 3 (1993–2009) AZ 3 (1996–2015) WY 2 (1984–2022)

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