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supremacy clause in Texas

51 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1976–2024 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 (31)

CaseFollowedCited
Trahan v. Trahangreen
tex · 1981 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1986
2 sentences

1986Trahan v. Trahan, 626 S.W.2d 485 (Tex.1981).

1983In Trahan v. Trahan, 626 S.W.2d 485, 487 (Tex.1981), the Supreme Court of Texas held that the supremacy clause effectively foreclosed the division of such military retirement benefits.

45
Gibbons v. Ogdengreen
scotus · 1824 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2024
2 sentences

2024App. 1991) (“The doctrine of preemption is based upon the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution, Article VI, cl. 2, which invalidates state laws that ‘interfere with, or are contrary to,’ federal law. (quoting Gibbons v. Ogden, 22 U.S. 1, 82 (1824))).

2024App. 1991) (“The doctrine of preemption is based upon the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution, Article VI, cl. 2, which invalidates state laws that ‘interfere with, or are contrary to,’ federal law. (quoting Gibbons v. Ogden, 22 U.S. 1, 82 (1824))).

33
Sabine Consolidated, Inc. v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Sabine Consolidated, Inc. v. State, 806 S.W.2d 553 , 555–60 (Tex. Crim.

2022See Sabine Consolidated, Inc. v. State, 806 S.W.2d 553 , 555–60 (Tex. Crim.

22
Hammer v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Where possible, inconsistency is to be removed by reasonable construction.”). 24 Hammer v. State, 296 S.W.3d 555, 561 (Tex. Crim.

2015Where possible, inconsistency is to be removed by reasonable construction.”). 24 Hammer v. State, 296 S.W.3d 555, 561 (Tex. Crim.

22
Boggs v. Boggsgreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
2 sentences

2003See, e.g., Boggs v. Boggs, 520 U.S. 833, 844 , 117 S.Ct. 1754 , 138 L.Ed.2d 45 (1997).

2003See, e.g., Boggs v. Boggs, 520 U.S. 833, 844 , 117 S.Ct. 1754 , 138 L.Ed.2d 45 (1997).

22
Maryland v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Mary *655 land, 451 U.S. at 746-47 , 101 S.Ct. 2114 .

1999See Mary *655 land, 451 U.S. at 746-47 , 101 S.Ct. 2114 .

22
Ridgway v. Ridgwaygreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Ridgway v. Ridgway, 454 U.S. *118 46, 102 S.Ct. 49 , 70 L.Ed.2d 39 (1981).

1995See Ridgway v. Ridgway, 454 U.S. *118 46, 102 S.Ct. 49 , 70 L.Ed.2d 39 (1981).

22
United States v. Yazellgreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See United States v. Yazell, 382 U.S. 341, 352 , 86 S.Ct. 500, 506-07 , 15 L.Ed.2d 404 (1966).

1992See United States v. Yazell, 382 U.S. 341, 352 , 86 S.Ct. 500, 506-07 , 15 L.Ed.2d 404 (1966).

22
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.green
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1995
2 sentences

1995A. Preemption The doctrine of federal preemption is rooted in the supremacy clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution, which provides that the laws of the United States “shall be supreme Law of the Land; ... any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., — U.S. -, -, 112 S.Ct. 2608, 2617 , 120 L.Ed.2d 407 (1992); Moore v. Brunswick, 889 S.W.2d 246, 247 (Tex.1994).

1995A. Preemption The doctrine of federal preemption is rooted in the supremacy clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution, which provides that the laws of the United States “shall be supreme Law of the Land; ... any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., — U.S. -, -, 112 S.Ct. 2608, 2617 , 120 L.Ed.2d 407 (1992); Moore v. Brunswick, 889 S.W.2d 246, 247 (Tex.1994).

12
Antoine v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Antoine v. Washington, 420 U.S. 194 (1975).

1981Moreover, the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution would prohibit the custodian from following the Open Records Act where it conflicts with the copyright law. -See Antoine v. Washington, 420 U.S. 194 (19751 P* 980 Honorable James E.

12
City of Hugo v. Nicholsgreen
ca10 · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See City of Hugo v. Nichols , 656 F.3d 1251 , 1256 (10th Cir. 2011) (recognizing a political subdivision's right to sue its creator under the Supremacy Clause but not as an individual liberty interest); S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Twp. of Washington , 790 F.2d 500 , 504-05 (6th Cir. 1986) (suggesting Supremacy Clause claim allowed); United States v. Alabama, 791 F.2d 1450 , 1454-55 (11th Cir. 1986) (Fourteenth Amendment claims barred); Rogers v. Brockette , 588 F.2d 1057 , 1070 (5th Cir. 1979) ("[T]he Constitution does not interfere with a state's internal political organization."); City of Al

11
Dr. Ronnie Rogers v. Dr. M. L. Brockettegreen
ca5 · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See City of Hugo v. Nichols , 656 F.3d 1251 , 1256 (10th Cir. 2011) (recognizing a political subdivision's right to sue its creator under the Supremacy Clause but not as an individual liberty interest); S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Twp. of Washington , 790 F.2d 500 , 504-05 (6th Cir. 1986) (suggesting Supremacy Clause claim allowed); United States v. Alabama, 791 F.2d 1450 , 1454-55 (11th Cir. 1986) (Fourteenth Amendment claims barred); Rogers v. Brockette , 588 F.2d 1057 , 1070 (5th Cir. 1979) ("[T]he Constitution does not interfere with a state's internal political organization."); City of Al

2018Id. at 1060 .

11
Thomas v. Bushgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Thomas v. Bush, 23 S.W.3d 215, 217-18 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 2000, pet. denied).

2016Thomas v. Bush, 23 S.W.3d 215, 217-18 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 2000, pet. denied).

11
Rose Dionne, Etc. v. Gerard Bouley, Etc., Rose Dionne, Etc. v. Gerard Bouley, Etc.green
ca1 · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Dionne v. Bouley, 757 F.2d 1344, 1354 (1st Cir. 1985) (social security account was exempt from attachment, procedural issues that prevented access to the account violated due process right and perhaps even the 11 See Storer's Motion to Quash Writs of Garnishment, Tab 4, ~'s 11-29; Tab 7, at p. 5, Ins. 2-17; at p. 11, Ins. 2-4; at p. 18, Ins. 9-23; Tab 8, at p. 5, Ins. 20-25; at p. 6, Ins. 1-24; Tab 14, at p. 9; Tab 12 and Tab 15.

11
United States v. Woodsgreen
ca7 · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008R EV . 381, 427-35 (2002). 20 432 F.2d 1072 (7th Cir. 1970). 21 Id. at 1073. 22 Id. 23 Id. at 1074-75. 6 The Supreme Court of the United States has appellate jurisdiction over federal questions arising either in state or federal proceedings, and by reason of the supremacy clause the decisions of that court on national law have binding effect on all lower courts whether state or federal.

2008R EV . 381, 427-35 (2002). 20 432 F.2d 1072 (7th Cir. 1970). 21 Id. at 1073. 22 Id. 23 Id. at 1074-75. 6 The Supreme Court of the United States has appellate jurisdiction over federal questions arising either in state or federal proceedings, and by reason of the supremacy clause the decisions of that court on national law have binding effect on all lower courts whether state or federal.

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CSX Transportation, Inc. v. City of Plymouthgreen
mied · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See CSX Transp., Inc. v. City of Plymouth, 92 F.Supp.2d 643, 647 (E.D.Mich.2000) (as result of Supremacy Clause, “where a state law conflicts with or frustrates a federal law, the former must yield”).

11
Moore v. Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp.green
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995A. Preemption The doctrine of federal preemption is rooted in the supremacy clause of Article VI of the United States Constitution, which provides that the laws of the United States “shall be supreme Law of the Land; ... any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., — U.S. -, -, 112 S.Ct. 2608, 2617 , 120 L.Ed.2d 407 (1992); Moore v. Brunswick, 889 S.W.2d 246, 247 (Tex.1994).

11
English v. General Electric Co.green
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Carlsen v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Norrell v. National Motor Club of Texas, Inc.green
texapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Nicholson v. National Motor Club of Texas, Inc.green
texapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Langford v. Kraftgreen
texapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Southwestern Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Railroad Commissiongreen
tex · 1936 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Paddock v. Siemoneitgreen
tex · 1949 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Pike v. Bruce Church, Inc.green
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Los Alamos School Board v. Wugaltergreen
ca10 · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Matuszak v. Houston Oilers, Inc.green
texapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Hill v. Hillgreen
md · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
In Re Marriage of Jacaningreen
calctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Dedon v. Dedongreen
la · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Dravo Corporation v. Maxingreen
ca3 · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (29)

CaseCitedYears
McCarty v. McCarty red
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1984McCarty v. McCarty, 453 U.S. 210 , 101 S.Ct. 2728, 2738 , 69 L.Ed.2d 589 (1981) held that the supremacy clause in Article VI of the United States Constitution "preempts” state courts from dividing nondisability military retirement pay pursuant to state community property laws.

1984McCarty v. McCarty, 453 U.S. 210 , 101 S.Ct. 2728, 2738 , 69 L.Ed.2d 589 (1981) held that the supremacy clause in Article VI of the United States Constitution "preempts” state courts from dividing nondisability military retirement pay pursuant to state community property laws.

41982–1987
Perry v. Thomas green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2015Perry, 482 U.S. at 492 n.9; see Jack B.

2014Perry, 482 U.S. at 492 n. 9, 107 S.Ct. 2520 ; see S.W.2d 4, 6 (1939) (citations omitted).

22014–2015
Eichelberger v. Eichelberger green
tex · 1979
2 sentences

1980In Eichelberger v. Eichelberger, 582 S.W.2d 395 (Tex.1979), the Texas Supreme Court held that it was bound by the Hisquierdo decision, and that the award of 40% of the husband’s railroad retirement benefits to the wife as a division of the property of the parties was erroneous.

1979This holding was cited with approval in Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo, supra. In Eichelberger v. Eichelberger, 582 S.W.2d 395 (Tex.1979), we were presented with the question of whether the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution preempted a division of a spouse’s entitlement to benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act.

21979–1980
United States v. The State Of Alabama green
ca11 · 1986
1 sentence

2018See City of Hugo v. Nichols , 656 F.3d 1251 , 1256 (10th Cir. 2011) (recognizing a political subdivision's right to sue its creator under the Supremacy Clause but not as an individual liberty interest); S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Twp. of Washington , 790 F.2d 500 , 504-05 (6th Cir. 1986) (suggesting Supremacy Clause claim allowed); United States v. Alabama, 791 F.2d 1450 , 1454-55 (11th Cir. 1986) (Fourteenth Amendment claims barred); Rogers v. Brockette , 588 F.2d 1057 , 1070 (5th Cir. 1979) ("[T]he Constitution does not interfere with a state's internal political organization."); City of Al

12018–2018
South MacOmb Disposal Authority v. Township of Washington green
ca6 · 1986
1 sentence

2018See City of Hugo v. Nichols , 656 F.3d 1251 , 1256 (10th Cir. 2011) (recognizing a political subdivision's right to sue its creator under the Supremacy Clause but not as an individual liberty interest); S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Twp. of Washington , 790 F.2d 500 , 504-05 (6th Cir. 1986) (suggesting Supremacy Clause claim allowed); United States v. Alabama, 791 F.2d 1450 , 1454-55 (11th Cir. 1986) (Fourteenth Amendment claims barred); Rogers v. Brockette , 588 F.2d 1057 , 1070 (5th Cir. 1979) ("[T]he Constitution does not interfere with a state's internal political organization."); City of Al

12018–2018
City of Bristol, VA v. Earley green
vawd · 2001
1 sentence

2018Tex. 2010) (noting that political subdivisions of a state are not protected by the Due Process Clause); City of Bristol v. Earley , 145 F.Supp.2d 741 , 744 (W.D.

12018–2018
City of Alpine v. Abbot green
txwd · 2010
1 sentence

2018See City of Hugo v. Nichols , 656 F.3d 1251 , 1256 (10th Cir. 2011) (recognizing a political subdivision's right to sue its creator under the Supremacy Clause but not as an individual liberty interest); S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Twp. of Washington , 790 F.2d 500 , 504-05 (6th Cir. 1986) (suggesting Supremacy Clause claim allowed); United States v. Alabama, 791 F.2d 1450 , 1454-55 (11th Cir. 1986) (Fourteenth Amendment claims barred); Rogers v. Brockette , 588 F.2d 1057 , 1070 (5th Cir. 1979) ("[T]he Constitution does not interfere with a state's internal political organization."); City of Al

12018–2018
Kroger Co. v. Keng green
tex · 2000
1 sentence

2015State courts, construe the statute in a manner that supplies by implica- bound by the FAA [**18] under the supremacy clause, tion restrictions on an employee's rights that are not found have more limited power, as the FAA preempts state laws in . . . [the] plain language." Kroger, 23 S.W.3d at 349 . that specifically disfavor arbitration.

12015–2015
Huffman v. Southern Underwriters green
· 1939
1 sentence

2014FAA under the supremacy clause, have more limited power, [l]aw, in order to effectuate the purposes for which it was as the FAA preempts state laws that specifically disfavor enacted.” Huffman v. S. Underwriters, 133 Tex. 354 , 128 arbitration.

12014–2014
Fidelity Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. De La Cuesta green
scotus · 1982
1 sentence

1996The statutes thus would violate the supremacy clause of the United States Constitution,t2 which re- quires inconsistent state laws to yield to valid federal laws and mgulationsts We must presume, however, that the legislature intends its enactments to be wnstitutional.t4 Fiiy, we must distinguish our wncluaion and Attorney General Opiion JM-1260, in which we concluded that minimumstandards adopted by the commission ap- ply to a municipaljail operated by a private vendor under Local Government Code chapter 361.15 The requestor in that instance was not wncemed with penal and wrrectional insti- t

11996–1996
M'culloch v. State of Maryland green
· 1819
2 sentences

1995Thus, since McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316, 427 , 4 L.Ed. 579 (1819), it has been settled that state law that conflicts with federal law is “without effect.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., — U.S. at -, 112 S.Ct. at 2617 (1992).

1995Thus, since McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316, 427 , 4 L.Ed. 579 (1819), it has been settled that state law that conflicts with federal law is “without effect.” Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., — U.S. at -, 112 S.Ct. at 2617 (1992).

11995–1995
Jack B. Anglin Co., Inc. v. Tipps green
tex · 1992
1 sentence

1995VI. el. 2; Anglin, 842 S.W.2d at 266 .

11995–1995
Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe of Texas v. Mattox neutral
txwd · 1986
1 sentence

1991Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe of Texas v. Mattox, 650 F. Supp. 282 , 289 (W.D.Tex. 1986). 10 As the Senate Report states, there were serious difficulties with an arrangement, whereby a department of the federal executive branch . . . was in a position to influence, by funding decisions, programs undertaken by or on behalf of state and local courts.

11991–1991
Capital Cities Cable, Inc. v. Crisp green
scotus · 1984
11991–1991
National City Lines, Inc. v. Llc Corporation green
ca8 · 1982
11985–1985
Malone v. White Motor Corp. green
scotus · 1978
11985–1985
Board of Supervisors v. Kirksey green
scotus · 1977
11985–1985
Los Alamos School Board v. Wugalter green
scotus · 1977
11985–1985
Zola v. City of Waverly green
scotus · 1977
11985–1985
Ex Parte Johnson green
tex · 1979
11981–1981
United States v. Dallas Nat. Bank green
ca5 · 1945
11979–1979
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad v. Kepner green
scotus · 1941
11979–1979
Wissner v. Wissner green
scotus · 1950
11979–1979
Hisquierdo v. Hisquierdo green
scotus · 1979
11979–1979
Hines v. Davidowitz green
scotus · 1941
11977–1977
Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp. green
scotus · 1947
11977–1977
Evans v. S. S. Kresge Co. green
scotus · 1977
11977–1977
United States v. Pink green
scotus · 1942
11976–1976
Perez. v. Campbell green
scotus · 1971
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 10u.s.c.1408 (11) USC § 9u.s.c.2 (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 325 (1960–2026) IL 147 (1953–2026) WA 58 (1953–2024) NY 55 (1949–2017) TX 51 (1976–2024) CT 49 (1974–2022) NJ 27 (1963–2026) MA 27 (1954–2023) FL 25 (1960–2017) PA 24 (1944–2014) MI 23 (1962–2022) WI 20 (1970–2016) MO 19 (1970–2019) LA 17 (1966–2020) IA 16 (1966–2018) CO 16 (1970–2026) NM 16 (1958–2021) IN 14 (1978–2016) MN 12 (1974–2017) AZ 11 (1970–2022) WV 11 (1987–2026) AR 11 (1988–2025) MD 11 (1965–2021) MT 10 (1979–2009) NV 10 (1965–2019) RI 10 (1945–2015) ID 9 (1974–1988) KS 9 (1981–2026) OH 9 (1948–2017) NE 9 (1983–2017) AK 9 (1970–2003) NC 8 (1950–2022) TN 8 (1956–1993) AL 8 (1964–1995) ND 8 (1979–2015) ME 8 (1970–2011) OK 8 (1979–2020) UT 7 (1976–2017) KY 6 (1980–2026) NH 6 (1948–1995) GA 6 (1981–2024) OR 5 (1973–2024) VA 4 (1991–2009) VT 3 (2000–2014) HI 3 (1980–2017) SC 3 (1989–2021) MS 2 (1966–1970) DC 2 (1981–1992) WY 2 (1985–2003) SD 2 (1985–2010)

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