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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 14 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Wallace L. Hall, Jr., in His Official Capacity as a Regent for the University of Texas System v. William H. McRaven, in His Official Capacity as Chancellor for the University of Texas System.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallace L. Hall, Jr., in His Official Capacity as a Regent for the University of Texas System v. William H. McRaven, in His Official Capacity as Chancellor for the University of Texas System Anchor | green | “an ultra vires claim based on actions taken 'without legal authority' has two fundamental components: (1) authority giving the official some (but not absolute) discretion to act and (2) conduct outside of that authority.” | 9 |
| 2 | City of Galveston, Dorothy Palumbo, City Attorney and Sterling W. Patrick, Director of Grants and Housing v. CDM Smith, Inc. | green | “as heinrich made clear, immunity for an ultra vires act is only a waiver with regard to bringing future acts into compliance with the law.” | 5 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.