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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
in the Interest of D.R.A. and A.F., Childrengreen2 sentences2025Id. 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 . | 35 | 50 |
Holley v. Adamsgreen2 sentences2024And, 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 | 18 | 55 |
Sosa v. Stategreen2 sentences2011Sosa 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) . | 11 | 11 |
In Re CHgreen2 sentences2023Id. (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. | 6 | 17 |
Whitworth v. Stategreen2 sentences2004Whitworth 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). | 6 | 7 |
Rogers v. Stategreen2 sentences2015This 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.). | 5 | 5 |
Keeton v. Stategreen2 sentences2006Jones 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. | 4 | 4 |
Trejo v. Stategreen2 sentences2003It 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.). | 4 | 4 |
Butcher, Charles E. Iigreen2 sentences2015See 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. | 3 | 3 |
Keeton v. Stategreen2 sentences2014See 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 | 3 | 3 |
Wright v. Stategreen2 sentences2003Id. 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. | 3 | 3 |
Villarreal v. Stategreen2 sentences2019“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. | 2 | 14 |
EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinsongreen2 sentences2023Robinson, 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). | 2 | 8 |
Gammill v. Jack Williams Chevrolet, Inc.green2 sentences2004Id. 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). | 2 | 3 |
in the Interest of I.L.G., a Childgreen2 sentences2023In 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). | 2 | 2 |
Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft v. Olsongreen2 sentences2020El 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). | 2 | 2 |
Conner v. Conticarriers & Terminals, Inc.green2 sentences2020El 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). | 2 | 2 |
Sterling v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See 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. | 2 | 2 |
in the Interest of G.M.G., a Childgreen2 sentences2015In 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. | 2 | 2 |
Hyett v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Hyett 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). | 2 | 2 |
In the Interest of E.C.R., Childgreen2 sentences2015In 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. | 2 | 2 |
State v. Sheppardgreen2 sentences2013Sheppard, 271 S.W.3d at 291 (footnotes omitted) (citing 40 George E. 2013Sheppard, 271 S.W.3d at 291 (footnotes omitted). | 2 | 2 |
| Barley v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Bethancourt-Rosales v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
| Kelly v. Stategreen | 2 | 2 |
Granados v. Stategreen2 sentences2024“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. | 1 | 15 |
Kibble v. Stategreen2 sentences2022Id. at 19 . 2020Kibble, 340 S.W.3d at 19 . | 1 | 8 |
Hughitt v. Stategreen2 sentences2025Id. 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. | 1 | 2 |
Sanchez v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See id. at 713–14. 2016Id. | 1 | 2 |
Arthur Andersen & Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp.green2 sentences2019In 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. | 1 | 2 |
| In Re DMgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Brown v. Stategreen | 1 | 2 |
| in Re Interest of N.G., a Childgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Moreno v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re RRgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re CJFgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hernandez v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| James v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hung Phuoc Le v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gonzalez v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Mata v. State
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2 sentences2008Id. at 916 . 2008Id. at 916 . | 3 | 2007–2008 |
El Puerto De Liverpool, S.A. De C v. v. Servi Mundo Llantero S.A. De C.V.
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2 sentences2020El 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). | 2 | 2019–2020 |
Mustang Pipeline Co. v. Driver Pipeline Co.
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2 sentences2015Here, 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 | 2 | 2013–2015 |
| Mid-Century Insurance Co. of Texas v. Lindsey green | 2 | 2009–2009 |
| Department of Family & Protective Services v. Alternatives in Motion green | 2 | 2007–2007 |
| In Re Guthrie green | 2 | 2006–2006 |
| Leal v. Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory Services green | 2 | 2002–2002 |
| McGann v. State green | 2 | 2001–2001 |
| Forte v. State green | 2 | 2001–2001 |
| Timberwalk Apartments, Partners, Inc. v. Cain green | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Whitehead v. State green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| State of Texas v. Betts, Tony green | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| in the Interest of E.W., a Child green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Garcia v. State green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Low v. Henry green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In the Interest of E.N.C., J.A.C., S.A.L., N.A.G. and C.G.L. green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In Re JFC green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| cluster 376669 green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Waldo v. State green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Shelby v. State green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Evans v. State green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Ex Parte Martin green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Robertson v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
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.