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discredited doctrine in Texas

43 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2026 5 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Cox v. Johnsongreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 22 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–2026
2 sentences

2026“In light of the [the supreme court’s] strong policy considerations favoring preservation, [the supreme court has] called fundamental error ‘a discredited doctrine.’” Id. (quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex. 1982)).

2024Because of “strong policy considerations favoring preservation,” the supreme court has called fundamental error “a discredited doctrine.” In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350 (Tex. 2003) (quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex. 1982)).

1922
In Re BLDgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 27 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2026“In light of the [the supreme court’s] strong policy considerations favoring preservation, [the supreme court has] called fundamental error ‘a discredited doctrine.’” Id. (quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex. 1982)).

2024Because of “strong policy considerations favoring preservation,” the supreme court has called fundamental error “a discredited doctrine.” In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350 (Tex. 2003) (quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex. 1982)).

627
American General Fire & Casualty Co. v. Weinberggreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–2018
2 sentences

2018Co. v. Weinberg , 639 S.W.2d 688 , 689 (Tex. 1982), and "a discredited doctrine," B.L.D. , 113 S.W.3d at 350 (quoting Cox , 638 S.W.2d at 868 ).

2018Co. v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688, 689 (Tex. 1982), and “a discredited doctrine,” B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 350 (quoting Cox, 638 S.W.2d at 868 ).

34
in the Interest of M.M.M. and S.H.M., Minor Childrengreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022“In light of the strong policy considerations favoring the preservation of error requirement, the Supreme Court of Texas has called the fundamental error doctrine ‘a discredited doctrine.’” In re M.M.M., 428 S.W.3d 389, 398 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, pet. denied) (quoting In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 350 ).

2020“In light of the strong policy considerations favoring the preservation of error requirement, the Supreme Court 10 of Texas has called the fundamental error doctrine ‘a discredited doctrine.’” In re M.M.M., 428 S.W.3d 389, 398 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, pet. denied) (quoting In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d at 350 ).

22
Soto v. Phillips, Superintendent, Green Haven Correctional Facilitygreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016
2 sentences

2016See In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350 (Tex. 2003) (noting fundamental error is “a discredited doctrine” and should be used only in rare circumstances not present here), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 (2004); see also Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572, 577 (Tex. 2006) (defining fundamental error “as those instances in which error directly and adversely affects the interest of the public generally . . . or instances in which the record affirmatively and conclusively shows that the court rendering the judgment was without jurisdiction of the subject matter”). 10 matter-of-law issues directed

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep't of Protective & Reg. Servs., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) ( B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

13
Pirtle v. Gregorygreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–2005
2 sentences

2005Fundamental error exists only “in those rare instances in which the record shows the court lacked jurisdiction or that the public interest is directly and adversely affected as that interest is declared in the statutes or the Constitution of Texas.” Pirtle v. Gregory , 629 S.W.2d 919, 920 (Tex. 1982) (per curiam).

1982See American General Fire and Casualty Co. v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688 , 25 Tex.Sup.Ct.J. 405 (1982); Texas Industrial Traffic League v. Railroad Commission of Texas, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982); Buckholts Ind. School Dist. v. Glaser, 632 S.W.2d 146 (Tex.1982); Pirtle v. Gregory, 629 S.W.2d 919 (Tex.1982); Greater Fort Worth & Tarrant County Community Action Agency v. Mims, 627 S.W.2d 149 (Tex.1982); Vondy v. Commissioners Court of Uvalde County, 620 S.W.2d 104 (Tex.1981); Hooks v. Texas Dept.

12
MacK Trucks, Inc. v. Tamezgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See In re B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340, 350 (Tex. 2003) (noting fundamental error is “a discredited doctrine” and should be used only in rare circumstances not present here), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 945 (2004); see also Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572, 577 (Tex. 2006) (defining fundamental error “as those instances in which error directly and adversely affects the interest of the public generally . . . or instances in which the record affirmatively and conclusively shows that the court rendering the judgment was without jurisdiction of the subject matter”). 10 matter-of-law issues directed

11
Goodson v. Castellanosgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015To the extent that any doctrine of fundamental error continues, it has no bearing on Appellants’ Motion. [D]ue to the policy concerns favoring preservation of error during trial or during appeal, the fundamental error doctrine is a discredited doctrine that is used in rare circumstances only.” Goodson v. Castellanos, 214 S.W.3d 741, 750 (Tex. App.—Austin 2007, pet. denied).

11
Normand v. Stategreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Normand, 686 S.W.2d at 278 ; Coffey, 979 S.W.2d at 328 .

11
Haney v. Purcell Co., Inc.green
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Haney v. Purcell Co., 796 S.W.2d 782, 787 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1990, writ denied).

11
Scott v. Liebmangreen
tex · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See TEX.R.APP.P. 80; Scott v. Liebman, 404 S.W.2d 288, 294 (Tex.1966).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Pena v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep’t of Protective & Reg. Seros., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) (B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep't of Protective & Reg. Servs., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) ( B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Texas Industrial Traffic League v. Railroad Commission of Texas green
tex · 1982
2 sentences

2015Traffic League v. Railroad Comm'n, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982), as one of the cases showing that “[f]undamental or unassigned error is a discredited doctrine” as applied to these collateral defect-in-party type claims.

2015Traffic League v. Railroad Comm'n, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982), as one of the cases showing that “[f]undamental or unassigned error is a discredited doctrine” as applied to these collateral defect-in-party type claims.

41982–2015
St. Paul Mercury Insurance Co. v. Tri-State Cattle Feeders, Inc. green
tex · 1982
1 sentence

2018Co. v. Weinberg , 639 S.W.2d 688 , 689 (Tex. 1982), and "a discredited doctrine," B.L.D. , 113 S.W.3d at 350 (quoting Cox , 638 S.W.2d at 868 ).

12018–2018
Coffey v. State green
texcrimapp · 1998
1 sentence

2007See Normand, 686 S.W.2d at 278 ; Coffey, 979 S.W.2d at 328 .

12007–2007
McMahon v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep’t of Protective & Reg. Seros., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) (B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep't of Protective & Reg. Servs., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) ( B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

12006–2006
Rason v. Elggren green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep’t of Protective & Reg. Seros., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) (B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

2006Dossey v. Tex. Dep't of Protective & Reg. Servs., 541 U.S. 945 , 124 S.Ct. 1674 , 158 L.Ed.2d 371 (2004) ( B.L.D. quoting Cox v. Johnson, 638 S.W.2d 867, 868 (Tex.1982) (per curiam)) (internal citations omitted); but see Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 136 (Tex.Crim.

12006–2006
Buckholts Independent School District v. Glaser green
tex · 1982
1 sentence

1982See American General Fire and Casualty Co. v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688 , 25 Tex.Sup.Ct.J. 405 (1982); Texas Industrial Traffic League v. Railroad Commission of Texas, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982); Buckholts Ind. School Dist. v. Glaser, 632 S.W.2d 146 (Tex.1982); Pirtle v. Gregory, 629 S.W.2d 919 (Tex.1982); Greater Fort Worth & Tarrant County Community Action Agency v. Mims, 627 S.W.2d 149 (Tex.1982); Vondy v. Commissioners Court of Uvalde County, 620 S.W.2d 104 (Tex.1981); Hooks v. Texas Dept.

11982–1982
Vondy v. Commissioners Court of Uvalde County green
tex · 1981
1 sentence

1982See American General Fire and Casualty Co. v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688 , 25 Tex.Sup.Ct.J. 405 (1982); Texas Industrial Traffic League v. Railroad Commission of Texas, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982); Buckholts Ind. School Dist. v. Glaser, 632 S.W.2d 146 (Tex.1982); Pirtle v. Gregory, 629 S.W.2d 919 (Tex.1982); Greater Fort Worth & Tarrant County Community Action Agency v. Mims, 627 S.W.2d 149 (Tex.1982); Vondy v. Commissioners Court of Uvalde County, 620 S.W.2d 104 (Tex.1981); Hooks v. Texas Dept.

11982–1982
Greater Fort Worth & Tarrant County Community Action Agency v. Mims green
tex · 1982
1 sentence

1982See American General Fire and Casualty Co. v. Weinberg, 639 S.W.2d 688 , 25 Tex.Sup.Ct.J. 405 (1982); Texas Industrial Traffic League v. Railroad Commission of Texas, 633 S.W.2d 821 (Tex.1982); Buckholts Ind. School Dist. v. Glaser, 632 S.W.2d 146 (Tex.1982); Pirtle v. Gregory, 629 S.W.2d 919 (Tex.1982); Greater Fort Worth & Tarrant County Community Action Agency v. Mims, 627 S.W.2d 149 (Tex.1982); Vondy v. Commissioners Court of Uvalde County, 620 S.W.2d 104 (Tex.1981); Hooks v. Texas Dept.

11982–1982
Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp. green
tex · 1956
2 sentences

1980That rate base is contrary to the fair value method that was approved in Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp., 155 Tex. 502 , 289 S.W.2d 559 (1956), prior to the adoption of the Public Utilities Regulatory Act, and it violates the statutory scheme for a fair return that is spelled out in sections 39, 40, and 41 of article 1446c.

1980That rate base is contrary to the fair value method that was approved in Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp., 155 Tex. 502 , 289 S.W.2d 559 (1956), prior to the adoption of the Public Utilities Regulatory Act, and it violates the statutory scheme for a fair return that is spelled out in sections 39, 40, and 41 of article 1446c.

11980–1980
Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp. green
tex · 1956
2 sentences

1980That rate base is contrary to the fair value method that was approved in Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp., 155 Tex. 502 , 289 S.W.2d 559 (1956), prior to the adoption of the Public Utilities Regulatory Act, and it violates the statutory scheme for a fair return that is spelled out in sections 39, 40, and 41 of article 1446c.

1980That rate base is contrary to the fair value method that was approved in Railroad Commission v. Houston Natural Gas Corp., 155 Tex. 502 , 289 S.W.2d 559 (1956), prior to the adoption of the Public Utilities Regulatory Act, and it violates the statutory scheme for a fair return that is spelled out in sections 39, 40, and 41 of article 1446c.

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (7) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.001 (5) TX § Tex. Agric. Code § 12.020 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.131 (4) TX § Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 52.137 (4) TX § Tex. Tax Code § 112.051 (4) TX § Tex. Water Code § 26.003 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 102.003 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 107.015 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 154.062 (3) TX § Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 40.252 (3) TX § Tex. Util. Code § 39.051 (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

TX 43 (1980–2026) IL 6 (1973–2019) CA 5 (1969–2016) MI 4 (1977–1985) NY 3 (1979–1981) NM 2 (1992–1996) PA 2 (1945–1973)

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.

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