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protections immunity in Texas

6 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2018 0 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown & Gay Engineering, Inc. v. Zuleima Olivares, Individually and as the Representative of the Estate of Pedro Olivares, Jr., & Pedro Olivaresgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018In Brown & Gay Engineering, Inc. v. Olivares, we recently considered whether to extend the protections of immunity to private contractors. 461 S.W.3d 117, 122 (Tex. 2015).

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The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. Heinrichgreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Suits complaining of such ultra vires actions do not implicate sovereign immunity because, as the Texas Supreme Court has explained, they “do not attempt to exert control over the state—they attempt to reassert the control of the state.” City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366, 372 (Tex. 2009).

2017Suits complaining of such ultra vires actions do not implicate sovereign immunity because, as the Texas Supreme Court has explained, they “do not attempt to exert control over the state — they attempt to reassert the control of the state.” City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366, 372 (Tex. 2009).

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Houston Belt & Terminal Railway Co., Bnsf Railway Co., and Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. City of Houston, Texas and Daniel Krueger, in His Official Capacity as Director of Public Works and Engineeringgreen
tex · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Co., 487 S.W.3d at 163 (noting that the protections of immunity afforded to governmental entities and officials are robust, but not absolute).

2017Co., 487 S.W.3d at 163 (noting that the protections of immunity afforded to governmental entities and officials are robust, but not absolute).

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Walters, William Kylegreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014In appraising the propriety of the invocation, the trial court should be governed by the facts in evidence and the peculiarities of the case, and “a trial court is required to make an inquiry into the reasonableness of a witness’s assertion of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.” Walters v. State, 359 S.W.3d 212, 215, 216 (Tex. Crim.

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Howlett Ex Rel. Howlett v. Rosegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Thomas v. Allen, 887 S.W.2d 631, 632 (Tex.1992) (per curiam) (acknowledging that a state court cannot refuse to entertain a section 1983 claim on the ground that it was barred by the defense of immunity) (citing Howlett v. Rose, 496 U.S. 356 , 110 S.Ct. 2430 , 110 L.Ed.2d 332 (1990)).

2005See Thomas v. Allen, 887 S.W.2d 631, 632 (Tex.1992) (per curiam) (acknowledging that a state court cannot refuse to entertain a section 1983 claim on the ground that it was barred by the defense of immunity) (citing Howlett v. Rose, 496 U.S. 356 , 110 S.Ct. 2430 , 110 L.Ed.2d 332 (1990)).

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State v. Gieselmangreen
moctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Thomas v. Allen, 887 S.W.2d 631, 632 (Tex.1992) (per curiam) (acknowledging that a state court cannot refuse to entertain a section 1983 claim on the ground that it was barred by the defense of immunity) (citing Howlett v. Rose, 496 U.S. 356 , 110 S.Ct. 2430 , 110 L.Ed.2d 332 (1990)).

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State v. Sanchezgreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See State v. Sanchez, 764 S.W.2d 920, 921 (Tex.App.—Austin 1989, no pet.) (application of former rule to appeal by State would lead to absurd results).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
In re Doe green
· 2014
1 sentence

2015Id. at 608–09.

12015–2015
Hoffman v. United States green
scotus · 1951
1 sentence

2014The protections of the privilege only extend to witnesses with “reasonable cause to apprehend danger from a direct answer.” Id. at 486 .

12014–2014

Where else courts name it

PA 16 (1985–2025) DE 13 (2022–2026) CA 10 (1989–2016) NY 9 (1990–2025) NJ 9 (1977–2021) IL 7 (1990–2026) OH 6 (1977–2026) TX 6 (1998–2018) MN 5 (1986–2016) KY 4 (2014–2025) WA 3 (1990–1998) UT 3 (2011–2023) CT 3 (1995–2026) IA 2 (2016–2022) CO 2 (1992–2001) MI 2 (1985–2012) AR 2 (2019–2020) AZ 2 (2018–2024) AK 2 (1992–2003) NV 2 (1994–1997) VA 2 (2013–2020) KS 2 (2004–2026) MD 2 (1992–2003)

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