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255 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1933–2025 34 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 (57)

CaseFollowedCited
in the Interest of D.R.A. and A.F., Childrengreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 50 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at 372 ; In re D.R.A., 374 S.W.3d at 533 .

2025Id. at 372 ; In re D.R.A., 374 S.W.3d at 533 .

3550
Holley v. Adamsgreen
tex · 1976 · cited in 55 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–2025
2 sentences

2024And, the Texas Supreme Court has provided a similar list of factors outlined in Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 , 371–72 (Tex. 1976) to help determine a child’s best interest. 4 Neither the statutory factors nor the Holley factors are exhaustive, and “[e]vidence of a single factor may be sufficient for a factfinder to form a reasonable belief or conviction that termination is in the child’s best interest—especially when the evidence shows the parental relationship endangered the child’s safety.” In re J.B.-F., No. 04-18- 00181-CV, 2018 WL 3551208 , at *3 (Tex. App.—San Antonio July 25, 2018, p

2024And, the Texas Supreme Court has provided a similar list of factors outlined in Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 , 371–72 (Tex. 1976) to help determine a child’s best interest. 2 Neither the statutory factors nor the Holley factors are exhaustive, and “[e]vidence of a single factor may be sufficient for a factfinder to form a reasonable belief or conviction that termination is in the child’s best interest—especially when the evidence shows the parental relationship endangered the child’s safety.” In re J.B.-F., No. 04-18- 00181-CV, 2018 WL 3551208 , at *3 (Tex. App.—San Antonio July 25, 2018, p

1855
Sosa v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2011
2 sentences

2011Sosa v. State , 845 S.W.2d 479, 483 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, pet. ref’d).

2011Sosa v. State , 845 S.W.2d 479, 483 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, pet. ref’d) .

1111
In Re CHgreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 17 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2023
2 sentences

2023Id. (citing C.H., 89 S.W.3d at 27 ; Holley, 544 S.W.2d at 372 ).

2014Id. 5 A list of factors to consider in deciding best interest is found at section 263.307(b) of the Family Code.

617
Whitworth v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–2004
2 sentences

2004Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.-Austin 1991, pet. ref'd).

2003Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.-Austin 1991, pet. ref'd).

67
Rogers v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015This court previously noted that these factors “are more applicable when discussing the expectation of privacy in a place than in discussing the expectation of privacy in a computer hard drive or even a closed container.” Rogers v. State, 113 S.W.3d 452, 457 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2003, no pet.).

2015This court previously noted that these factors “are more applicable when discussing the expectation of privacy in a place than in discussing the expectation of privacy in a computer hard drive or even a closed container.” Rogers v. State, 113 S.W.3d 452, 457 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2003, no pet.).

55
Keeton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2006
2 sentences

2006Jones v. State , 818 S.W.2d 532, 536 (Tex.App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, no pet.), citing Keeton v. State , 749 S.W.2d 861, 868 (Tex.Crim.App. 1988).

1997See Keeton v. State , 749 S.W.2d 861, 866-868 (Tex. Crim.

44
Trejo v. Stategreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2003
2 sentences

2003It has been stated that the "affirmative link customarily emerges from an orchestration of several of a list of factors and the logical force they have in combination." Trejo v. State , 766 S.W.2d 381, 385 (Tex. App.-Austin 1989, no pet.).

1993Trejo v. State, 766 S.W.2d 381, 385 (Tex.App.—Austin 1989, no pet.).

44
Butcher, Charles E. Iigreen
texcrimapp · 2015 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Butcher, 454 S.W.3d at 19 . 5 Appellant also argues that the jury’s finding was not supported by legally or factually sufficient evidence because he voluntarily released complainant.

2015See Butcher, 454 S.W.3d at 19 . 5 Appellant also argues that the jury's finding was not supported by legally or factually sufficient evidence because he voluntarily released complainant.

33
Keeton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2014
2 sentences

2014See Keeton v. State, 724 S.W.2d 58, 61 (Tex.Crim.App.1987) (setting forth a list of factors that may be considered in assessing a defendant’s future dangerousness). .

1996In Keeton v. State, 724 S.W.2d 58, 61 (Tex.Crim.App.1987), we adopted a list of factors we would consider in considering an appellant’s claim the evidence is insufficient to support the jury’s affirmative answer to the “future dangerousness” special issue: (1) the circumstances of the capital offense, including the defendant’s state of mind and whether he was working alone or with other parties; (2) the calculated nature of the defendant’s acts; (3) the forethought and deliberateness exhibited by the crime’s execution; (4) the existence of a prior criminal record, and the severity of the prior

33
Wright v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
2 sentences

2003Id. at 151-52. [3] This Court concluded While we today recognize the existence of the community caretaking function in Texas, we emphasize its narrow applicability.

2003Id. at 151-52. 3 This Court concluded While we today recognize the existence of the community caretaking function in Texas, we emphasize its narrow applicability.

33
Villarreal v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 14 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2019
2 sentences

2019“This list of factors is not exhaustive, however, and none is dispositive of a particular assertion of privacy; rather we examine the circumstances surrounding the search in their totality.” Id.

2015“This list of factors is not exhaustive, however, and none is dispositive of a particular assertion of privacy; rather, we examine the circumstances surrounding the search in their totality.” Id.

214
EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinsongreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2023
2 sentences

2023Robinson, 923 S.W.2d at 557 .

1998In E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Robinson , the supreme court identified a list of factors to be considered in determining the admissibility of expert testimony. 923 S.W.2d 549, 557 (Tex.1995).

28
Gammill v. Jack Williams Chevrolet, Inc.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004Id. at 318-19 (citing E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc. v. Robinson, 923 S.W.2d 549, 556 (Tex.1995)).

2000Gammill v. Jack Williams Chevrolet, Inc., 972 S.W.2d 713, 726 (Tex.1998).

23
in the Interest of I.L.G., a Childgreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In re I.L.G., 531 S.W.3d 346, 355 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, pet. denied).

2023In re I.L.G., 531 S.W.3d 346, 355 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, pet. denied).

22
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olsongreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

2019El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 19 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

22
Conner v. Conticarriers & Terminals, Inc.green
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

2019El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 19 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

22
Sterling v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Sterling v. State, 800 S.W.2d 513 , 519–20 (Tex. Crim.

2019See Sterling v. State, 800 S.W.2d 513 , 519–20 (Tex. Crim.

22
in the Interest of G.M.G., a Childgreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015In re G.M.G., 444 S.W.3d 46, 55 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, no pet.) Analysis & Argument The record in this case is silent as to most of the Holly and §263.307(b) factors.

2015In re G.M.G., 444 S.W.3d 46, 55 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] 2014, no pet.) Analysis & Argument When all the evidence is considered in light of the Holly and §263.307(b) factors it is clear that no rational trier of fact could have formed a strong conviction or belief that severing the mother-child bond was in the children’s best interest.

22
Hyett v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015Hyett v. State, 58 S.W.3d 826, 830-831 (Tex. App.— Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. ref’d).

2002See Hyett v. State, 58 S.W.3d 826, 830-31 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. ref'd); Porter v. State, 873 S.W.2d 729, 732 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1994, pet. ref'd).

22
In the Interest of E.C.R., Childgreen
tex · 2013 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015In re E.C.R., 402 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2013) In cases where a governmental agency is the petitioner §263.307(a) states “the prompt and permanent placement of the child in a safe environment is presumed to be in the child’s best interest.” §263.307(b) provides a list of factors to consider in determining whether a parent is willing to provide the child with a safe environment.

2015In re E.C.R., 402 S.W.3d 239, 250 (Tex. 2013) In cases where a governmental agency is the petitioner §263.307(a) states “the prompt and permanent placement of the child in a safe environment is presumed to be in the child’s best interest.” §263.307(b) provides a list of factors to consider in determining whether a parent is willing to provide the child with a safe environment.

22
State v. Sheppardgreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Sheppard, 271 S.W.3d at 291 (footnotes omitted) (citing 40 George E.

2013Sheppard, 271 S.W.3d at 291 (footnotes omitted).

22
Barley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
22
Bethancourt-Rosales v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
22
Kelly v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
22
Granados v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2024
2 sentences

2024“This list of factors is not exhaustive, however, and none is dispositive of a particular assertion of privacy; rather, we examine the circumstances surrounding the search in their totality.” Id.

2015“This list of factors is not exhaustive, however, and none is dispositive of a particular assertion of privacy; rather, [the court will] examine the circumstances surrounding the search in their totality.” Granados, 85 S.W.3d at 223 . - 45 - D.

115
Kibble v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. at 19 .

2020Kibble, 340 S.W.3d at 19 .

18
Hughitt v. Stategreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025Id.

2022Similar to the links for establishing possession, the list of factors that our sister courts consider in determining whether a defendant had the intent to deliver includes “the nature of the location where the defendant was arrested, the quantity of drugs the defendant possessed, the manner of packaging the drugs, the presence or absence of drug paraphernalia, whether the defendant possessed a large amount of cash, and the defendant’s status as a drug user.” Hughitt v. State, 539 S.W.3d 531, 542 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2018), aff’d, 583 S.W.3d 623 (Tex. Crim.

12
Sanchez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2023See id. at 713–14.

2016Id.

12
Arthur Andersen & Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp.green
tex · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019In his appellant’s brief, appellant contends the evidence did not support the trial court’s implied finding that the fees awarded were reasonable and necessary.7 In Arthur Anderson & Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp., 945 S.W.2d 812 (Tex. 1997), the Texas Supreme Court set forth a list of factors to be considered when determining the reasonableness of attorney’s fees: (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill required to perform the legal service properly; (2) the likelihood . . . that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclu

2007Corp. , 945 S.W.2d 812, 818 (Tex. 1997) (both providing a list of factors to consider in determining whether an attorney’s fee is reasonable). 25: Gill Sav.

12
In Re DMgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
12
Brown v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
12
in Re Interest of N.G., a Childgreen
tex · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Moreno v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
In Re RRgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
In Re CJFgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
James v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Hung Phuoc Le v. Stategreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Gonzalez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Mata v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
2 sentences

2008Id. at 916 .

2008Id. at 916 .

32007–2008
El Puerto De Liverpool, S.A. De C v. v. Servi Mundo Llantero S.A. De C.V. green
texapp · 2002
2 sentences

2020El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

2019El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A. de C.V. v. Servi Mundo Llantero, S.A. de C.V., 82 S.W.3d 622 , 634–35 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi–Edinburg 19 2002, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Daimler–Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olson, 21 S.W.3d 707, 721 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. dism’d w.o.j.); Conner v. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc., 944 S.W.2d 405, 419 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, no writ).

22019–2020
Mustang Pipeline Co. v. Driver Pipeline Co. green
tex · 2004
2 sentences

2015Here, each of the questions regarding Ortiz's actual dalllages was accompanied by the instruction, "Do not increase or reduce the amount in one answer because of your answer to any other question about damages." The single · question concerning ·exemplary damages to be assessed against HLS was accompanied by a list of the factors to be considered, and this list did not Include consideration of the amount Ortiz owed to National City under the Deed of Trust. 11 The parties submitted the breach question in accordance with Mustang Pipeline Co. v Driver Pipeline Co., 134 S.W.3d 195 (Tex. 2004) and

2013Here, each of the questions regarding Ortiz’s actual damages was accompanied by the instruction, “Do not increase or reduce the amount in one answer because of your answer to any other question about damages.” The single question concerning exemplary damages to be assessed against HLS was accompanied by a list of the factors to be considered, and this list did not include consideration of the amount Ortiz owed to National City under the Deed of Trust. 11 The parties submitted the breach question in accordance with Mustang Pipeline Co. v Driver Pipeline Co., 134 S.W.3d 195 (Tex. 2004) and Texas

22013–2015
Mid-Century Insurance Co. of Texas v. Lindsey green
tex · 1999
22009–2009
Department of Family & Protective Services v. Alternatives in Motion green
texapp · 2007
22007–2007
In Re Guthrie green
texapp · 2001
22006–2006
Leal v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services green
texapp · 2000
22002–2002
McGann v. State green
texapp · 2000
22001–2001
Forte v. State green
texapp · 1996
22001–2001
Timberwalk Apartments, Partners, Inc. v. Cain green
tex · 1998
12024–2024
Whitehead v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
12022–2022
State of Texas v. Betts, Tony green
texcrimapp · 2013
12022–2022
in the Interest of E.W., a Child green
texapp · 2015
12020–2020
Garcia v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
12018–2018
Low v. Henry green
tex · 2007
12016–2016
In the Interest of E.N.C., J.A.C., S.A.L., N.A.G. and C.G.L. green
tex · 2012
12016–2016
In Re JFC green
tex · 2002
12015–2015
cluster 376669 green
ca2 · 1980
12015–2015
Waldo v. State green
texcrimapp · 1988
12012–2012
Shelby v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
12012–2012
Evans v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
12012–2012
Ex Parte Martin green
texcrimapp · 1999
12005–2005
Robertson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (97) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 263.307 (76) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 101.007 (65) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 109.002 (42) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 153.131 (15) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.206 (14) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.207 (11) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 263.401 (9) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 107.013 (8)

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 255 (1933–2025) TN 143 (1997–2026) CA 133 (1975–2026) IL 104 (1978–2026) OH 104 (1975–2026) MI 68 (1983–2026) PA 67 (1959–2026) MS 55 (1986–2025) LA 43 (1978–2026) WA 37 (1986–2024) UT 32 (1987–2025) OR 31 (1905–2025) MN 30 (1978–2025) MD 30 (1981–2025) IN 30 (1979–2026) WI 29 (1999–2023) CO 27 (1977–2026) NY 26 (1969–2025) AL 26 (1976–2025) KS 25 (1989–2025) FL 23 (1977–2025) MA 22 (1980–2020) ID 22 (1985–2026) IA 21 (1992–2026) NJ 20 (1983–2025) SC 16 (2008–2022) NV 16 (2009–2020) DC 16 (1980–2017) KY 15 (1968–2026) ME 15 (2004–2026) SD 15 (1990–2026) MO 14 (1975–2025) NC 14 (1984–2017) AK 13 (1972–2020) OK 13 (1986–2023) WY 12 (1989–2025) NE 12 (1999–2024) AZ 12 (1986–2025) WV 11 (1994–2024) MT 11 (1994–2010) CT 11 (1996–2025) AR 10 (1993–2015) NM 10 (1983–2024) VA 10 (1990–2017) ND 9 (1981–2021) GA 9 (1985–2024) RI 9 (1992–2023) VT 8 (1984–2016) NH 6 (2019–2023) DE 5 (1987–2025) VI 3 (2009–2025) HI 2 (2003–2014)

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