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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
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Orders Pronounced June 19, 2026
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ORDERS ON CAUSES
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24-0237
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TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE AND DAWN BUCKINGHAM, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS THE TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER v. SAVERGV, SIERRA CLUB, AND CARRIZO/COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS, INC.; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00358-CV, 722 SW3d 433, 02-01-24)
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24-0407
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CAMERON COUNTY v. SAVERGV, SIERRA CLUB, AND CARRIZO/COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS, INC.; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00359-CV, 722 SW3d 433, 02-01-24)
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24-0457
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KEN PAXTON, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS v. SAVERGV, SIERRA CLUB, AND CARRIZO/COMECRUDO NATION OF TEXAS, INC.; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00360-CV, 722 SW3d 433, 02-01-24)
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The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and reinstates the trial court's judgment.
Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court.
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24-1062
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IN RE DR. ROBERT TAFEL, ET AL.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01014-CV, 719 SW3d 399, 11-21-24)
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The Court denies the petition for writ of mandamus.
Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, Justice Bland, Justice Young, and Justice Sullivan joined, and in which Chief Justice Blacklock, Justice Huddle, and Justice Hawkins joined except as to Part III.A.
Justice Busby filed a concurring opinion.
Justice Bland filed a concurring opinion, in which Chief Justice Blacklock and Justice Young joined.
Justice Young and Justice Sullivan filed a concurring opinion.
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25-0127
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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS D/B/A LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA v. THE STATE OF TEXAS AND NPT ASSOCIATES; from Travis County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-23-00043-CV, 714 SW3d 677, 12-31-24)
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The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and reinstates the trial court's judgment.
Justice Hawkins delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Devine, Justice Bland, Justice Huddle, Justice Young, and Justice Sullivan joined.
Chief Justice Blacklock filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Busby joined.
Justice Busby filed a dissenting opinion.
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25-0149
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IN RE DEMAREE REED; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-22-00794-CV, 725 SW3d 716, 07-23-24)
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The Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus.
Justice Huddle delivered the opinion of the Court.
Justice Young filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Hawkins joined.
Justice Sullivan filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Busby and Justice Hawkins joined.
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25-0297
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CHAMPION FOOD SERVICE, INC. AND CHAMPION FOOD SERVICE 2, INC. v. PROALAMO FOODS, L.L.C. AND PROCOASTAL, L.L.C.; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-22-00232-CV, 716 SW3d 881, 12-11-24)
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The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment in part and renders judgment.
Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.
Chief Justice Blacklock filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Sullivan joined.
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25-0588
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IN THE INTEREST OF J.D.H., A CHILD; from Fort Bend County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00355-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-05-25)
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Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court.
Per Curiam Opinion
Justice Sullivan filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Young and Justice Hawkins joined.
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ORDERS ON CASES GRANTED
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE GRANTED:
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24-0973
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BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY v. DEACERO, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-23-00359-CV, 696 SW3d 212, 05-30-24)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 3, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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(Justice Devine not participating)
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25-0564
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SAN ANTONIO BAY ESTUARINE WATERKEEPER, TEXAS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND S. DIANE WILSON v. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND MAX MIDSTREAM, LLC; from Travis County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00036-CV, 714 SW3d 270, 05-20-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 4, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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25-0995
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PAUL CHABOT v. FREDERICK FRAZIER; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01272-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-30-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 4, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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25-1093
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ENGIE IR HOLDINGS LLC AND HAMLIN COLLEGIATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. KELLY HANCOCK, ACTING TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; from Stonewall County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00058-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-18-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 4, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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25-1097
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BAIRD/WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION II, LTD. D/B/A BAIRD/WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION, LTD.; AND BAIRD/WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. JACINTO MARTINEZ; from Bell County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-23-00661-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-31-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 5, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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26-0060
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BEXAR APPRAISAL DISTRICT v. ABASTO PROPERTIES LLC, ET AL.; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-22-00675-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-10-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 5, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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26-0085
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER - EL PASO v. PHILIP E. MOHRMAN INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT K. BORST; from El Paso County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-25-00088-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-22-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 5, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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26-0307
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STANLEY SPURLING & HAMILTON, INC. v. CANDACE MOORE; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00383-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-26)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE SET FOR ORAL ARGUMENT:
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25-0557
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IN RE MORNINGSTAR OIL & GAS, LLC, TXO PARTNERS GP, LLC AND TXO PARTNERS, L.P.; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00239-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-17-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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25-0663
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IN RE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00824-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-18-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 4, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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(Justice Devine not participating)
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26-0107
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IN RE KARL DRUSCH AND TRUEAERO, LLC; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-25-00224-CV)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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26-0295
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IN RE OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-01546-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-18-26)
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emergency motion for stay granted
stay order issued
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
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25-0023
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COTTONWOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. PRESTON HOLLOW CAPITAL, LLC; PHCC LLC; AND WINSTEAD, P.C.; from Williamson County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-22-00735-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-27-24)
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25-0509
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IN THE INTEREST OF H.W. AND B.W., CHILDREN; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00275-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-01-25)
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25-0628
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RICHARD M. YOUNG, JR. A/K/A RICHARD YOUNG v. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, JOHN SILOVSKY AS WILDLIFE DIVISION DIRECTOR OF TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, AND THE STATE OF TEXAS; from Gillespie County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00052-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-24-25)
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(Justice Sullivan not participating)
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25-0909
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ASHLEIGH EMMETT v. BECOME NEW INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.; from Travis County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-24-00106-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-29-25)
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25-0917
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PATRICIA ORAMAS v. UTMB HEALTH (HOSPITAL) AT GALVESTON; from Galveston County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00399-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-26-25)
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25-1013
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AMERICAS CORPORATE BUILDING MAINTENANCE, INC. AND LORI FACEN HAYES v. ITRIA VENTURES, LLC; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00337-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-28-25)
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25-1034
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AMIR MIRESKANDARI v. KEVAN CASEY; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00731-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-12-25)
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25-1052
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AVENTINE TARRANT PARKWAY APARTMENTS, LP v. STEPHANIE ETLING; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00029-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-09-25)
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25-1098
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SANDRA GREENE v. CITY OF AUSTIN; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00030-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-17-25)
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25-1134
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DAVID MCCORQUODALE v. CITY OF MONTGOMERY; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-25-00265-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-06-25)
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25-1152
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CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS v. CHELSEA MANNING, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF T.N. AALIYAH MITCHELL, AND CIERRA WILLIAMS; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-23-00087-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-13-25)
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25-1153
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CHARLES BRADLEY EKSTAM v. TOMMY E. "CHASE" WELLS; from Nacogdoches County; 12th Court of Appeals District (12-25-00071-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-12-25)
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26-0011
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AUNT BERTHA, A PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION D/B/A FINDHELP v. FRANCISCO R. CANSECO; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00310-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-26-25)
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26-0032
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LUCILE BENSON v. HOUSTON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC.; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-23-00879-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-09-25)
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26-0090
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WICHITA COUNTY v. JOHNNY LAM; from Wichita County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-25-00143-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-13-25)
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unopposed motion for leave to file sur-reply granted
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26-0094
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JUAN ANTONIO LOPEZ AND MAYRA LOPEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIENDS OF J.L., A MINOR, MARCO ANTONIO LOPEZ, AND ANGEL LOPEZ v. TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-25-00150-CV, 728 SW3d 731, 12-18-25)
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26-0109
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MARIA DE LOS ANGELES RODRIGUEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GABRIEL VELA, DECEASED, AMANDA LOPEZ VELA AND JOSE G. VELA v. OGT, LLC, DELAWARE G&P, LLC, AND ENLINK MIDSTREAM OPERATING, LP; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00874-CV, 725 SW3d 187, 10-27-25)
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26-0136
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IN THE INTEREST OF V.A. AND L.A., CHILDREN; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00396-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-26-25)
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26-0144
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STEVE HOTZE, M.D., ET AL. v. ANNETTEE RAMIREZ, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS THE HARRIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR- COLLECTOR & VOTER REGISTRAR; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00301-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-31-25)
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motion to substitute granted in part
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26-0158
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ENCARNACION GAMEZ, FEDERICO FLORES, JESUS GALVAN, AND RAMON GARCIA v. BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-25-00272-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-06-25)
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26-0185
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MEDHANEALEM ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH v. MUSISE DAWIT NEGUSSE A/K/A NGUSSE, SOLOMON MEBRAHTU GEBRETNSAI, MUSSIE WOLDERUFAEL, AND FISUM TESFAI TEDLA; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-00707-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-12-25)
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26-0285
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CRISTY WEST v. JIMMIE WARD; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-24-00060-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-29-26)
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26-0319
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IN THE INTEREST OF K.N., M.N., AND M.N., CHILDREN; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00438-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-26)
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26-0323
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THE DIMENSION GROUP AND PRUDENT DEVELOPMENT, LLC v. NAJDS PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, INC.; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00390-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-26-25)
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26-0345
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KIMBERLY WILLIAMS v. STEVE PIERRE-LOUIS; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00164-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-05-26)
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26-0346
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MEDCARE EMS v. CAROLINA FLORES; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-25-00099-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-26-26)
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26-0397
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IN RE THE COMMITMENT OF RUFINO CORONADO; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01505-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-16-26)
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26-0419
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GARY UPSHAW v. RONALD ADAMS AKA RON ADAMS; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00720-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-29-26)
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26-0459
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ASHRAFI TAYEBALI KAPASI v. STALINA VILLARREAL; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-24-00576-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-17-26)
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26-0466
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DARIA KARPOVA v. QUEST TRUST COMPANY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAROLINE ALLISON IRA #2593721; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00117-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-26-26)
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26-0476
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IN THE INTEREST OF E.D.A., CHILD; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00723-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-25-26)
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26-0477
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IN THE MATTER OF J.D.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00508-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-26-26)
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counsel's' motion to withdraw granted
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26-0478
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IN THE MATTER OF J.D.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00509-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-26-26)
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counsel's motion to withdraw granted
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26-0494
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IN THE MATTER OF A.H.; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00303-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-09-26)
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26-0503
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IN THE INTEREST OF C.B., D.N.B., AND J.B., CHILDREN; from Panola County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-25-00081-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-30-26)
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petitioner's motion to order clerk to supplement record dismissed as moot
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE ABATED:
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25-0992
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C.P. v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00465-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-23-25)
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2 petitions
counsel's motion to withdraw granted
abatement order issued
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[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until July 20, 2026, by which time the parties must file either a status report or a motion to lift the order of abatement.]
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DISMISSED:
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25-0409
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VCC, LLC v. ALLIED WORLD SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00599-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-28-25)
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petitioner's motion to dismiss granted in part as follows:
The parties' joint motion is granted in part; the petition for review is dismissed. The parties are directed to seek any further relief from the trial court. The decision of the Court of Appeals has been abrogated by Helena Chemical Co. v. Bales, ___ S.W.3d ___, 2026 WL 1354751 (Tex. May 15, 2026) [No. 25-0812].
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26-0251
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DANIEL BO RITZ v. NORMAN T. REYNOLDS LAW FIRM; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-23-00845-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-18-25)
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joint motion to dismiss granted
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MISCELLANEOUS
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
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25-1143
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IN RE RICHARD VASQUEZ; from Nueces County
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26-0163
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IN RE LISA GAIL COBB; from Milam County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00045-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-27-25)
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26-0169
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IN RE GABRIEL SANCHEZ; from Williamson County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-01036-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-31-25)
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relator's emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
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26-0224
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IN RE RENATE NIXDORF GMBH & CO., KG AND WATERCREST PARTNERS, L.P.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00205-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-14-26)
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26-0259
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IN RE MPII, INC. D/B/A MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS AND CEMETERIES D/B/A FROBERG FUNERAL HOME AT OAK PARK; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-26-00031-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-21-26)
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26-0327
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IN RE BRITTANYE LASHAY MORRIS; from Fort Bend County; 1st Court of Appeals District
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stay order issued April 9, 2026, lifted
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26-0431
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IN RE DAVID J. ALARID; from Travis County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-26-00132-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-02-26)
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relator's emergency motions for temporary relief dismissed as moot
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26-0497
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IN RE TROY NGUYEN; from Williamson County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-26-00287-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-07-26)
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relator's motions for temporary relief dismissed as moot
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26-0610
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IN RE LAUREN ASHLEY HARRIS
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relator's emergency motion for temporary relief and stay denied
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DISMISSED:
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26-0341
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IN RE CHRISTINE MICHELLE PAXTON; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-26-00337-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-13-26)
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relator's unopposed motion for voluntary dismissal granted
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS REINSTATED:
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26-0170
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IN RE MATTHEW JAMAL JACKSON; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-01053-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-26)
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abatement order issued May 6, 2026, lifted
mandamus reinstated
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