44 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1993–2026 11 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Holley v. Adamsgreen2 sentences2026A. Applicable Law “In Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 (Tex. 1976), we gave a nonexhaustive list of factors that should be considered when determining the best interest of a child.” In re A.A., 670 S.W.3d 520 , 534 n.57 (Tex. 2023) (emphasis added). 2025In re R.R.A., 687 S.W.3d at 281 (finding that termination on grounds D and E was supported by “the aggregate weight of Father’s ongoing drug use, homelessness, employment instability, and near-complete abandonment of his children for the six months preceding trial”).22 F. Review of Best Interest “In Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 (Tex. 1976), we gave a nonexhaustive list of factors that should be considered when determining the best interest of a child.” In re A.A., 670 S.W.3d 520 , 534 n.57 (Tex. 2023) (emphasis added). | 3 | 20 |
In Re SBgreen2 sentences2009In re S.B., 207 S.W.3d 877, 886 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2006, no pet.). 2009In re S.B., 207 S.W.3d 877, 886 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2006, no pet.). | 3 | 3 |
In Re TDCgreen2 sentences2022Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 , 371–72 (Tex. 1976); T.D.C., 91 S.W.3d at 873 . 2014An appellant may challenge them by raising both legal and factual sufficiency of the evidence points. 12 Best Interest Analysis Courts may use a nonexhaustive list of factors to determine the child’s best interest. 13 Those factors include (A) the desires of the child; 12 In re W.M., 172 S.W.3d 718 , 724–25 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.) (citations omitted). 13 Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 , 371–72 (Tex. 1976); In re T.D.C., 91 S.W.3d 865, 873 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002, pet. denied). 30 (B) the emotional and physical needs of the child now and in the future; (C) the emotional and phy | 2 | 8 |
Fletcher v. Stategreen2 sentences2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). 2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). | 2 | 2 |
Waldo v. Stategreen2 sentences2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). 2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). | 2 | 2 |
Johnson v. Stategreen2 sentences2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). 2004See Waldo , 746 S.W.2d at 754 ; see also Johnson , 83 S.W.3d at 232 ; Fletcher v. State , 852 S.W.2d 271, 275 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1993, pet. ref’d). | 2 | 2 |
Vinson v. Stategreen1 sentence2017Vinson v. State, 252 S.W.3d 336, 339 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinson
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2009Id. | 7 | 2002–2009 |
Butz v. Economou
green
2 sentences2003Id. at 512 , 98 S.Ct. 2894 . 2003Id. at 512 , 98 S.Ct. 2894 . | 3 | 2003–2003 |
Villarreal v. State
green
2 sentences2004Granados , 85 S.W.3d at 223 ; Villarreal , 935 S.W.2d at 138 . 2004Granados , 85 S.W.3d at 223 ; Villarreal , 935 S.W.2d at 138 . | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Granados v. State
green
2 sentences2004Granados , 85 S.W.3d at 223 ; Villarreal , 935 S.W.2d at 138 . 2004Granados , 85 S.W.3d at 223 ; Villarreal , 935 S.W.2d at 138 . | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Austin v. Kerr-McGee Refining Corp.
green
2 sentences2002Robinson , 923 S.W.2d at 557 ; Austin , 25 S.W.3d at 284 . 2002Robinson, 923 S.W.2d at 557 ; Austin, 25 S.W.3d at 284 . | 2 | 2002–2002 |
Evans v. State
green
1 sentence2025Evans v. State, 202 S.W.3d 158 , 162 n.12 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
In Re WM
green
1 sentence2014An appellant may challenge them by raising both legal and factual sufficiency of the evidence points. 12 Best Interest Analysis Courts may use a nonexhaustive list of factors to determine the child’s best interest. 13 Those factors include (A) the desires of the child; 12 In re W.M., 172 S.W.3d 718 , 724–25 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.) (citations omitted). 13 Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 , 371–72 (Tex. 1976); In re T.D.C., 91 S.W.3d 865, 873 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2002, pet. denied). 30 (B) the emotional and physical needs of the child now and in the future; (C) the emotional and phy | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Southwestern Refining Co., Inc. v. Bernal
green
1 sentence2013“The test for predominance is not whether common issues out number uncommon issues but . . . whether common or individual issues will be the object of most of the efforts of the litigants and the court.” Id. 3 Rule 42 contains a nonexhaustive list of factors to aid a court in determining if (b)(3) certification is appropriate: (A) the interest of members of the class in individually controlling the prosecution or defense of separate actions; (B) the extent and nature of any litigation concerning the controversy already commenced by or against members of the class; (C) the desirability or undes | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Whitsey v. State
green
1 sentence2013Whitsey v. State, 796 S.W.2d 707 , 713–14 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Reasor v. State
green
1 sentence2011Id. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
green
2 sentences1998Id. at 593 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 . 1998Id. at 593 , 113 S.Ct. 2786 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Keeton v. State
green
1 sentence1993In Keeton, 724 S.W.2d at 61 , this Court cited a nonexhaustive list of factors which the jury may consider when answering the second punishment issue. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.