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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
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Orders Pronounced January 16, 2026
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ORDERS ON CAUSES
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24-0581
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SHAMROCK ENTERPRISES, LLC D/B/A FRSTEAM GULFCOAST/LA v. TOP NOTCH MOVERS, LLC; from Nueces County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00529-CV, 711 SW3d 699, 06-06-24)
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The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, vacates the trial court's judgment, and remands the case to the trial court.
Justice Devine delivered the opinion of the Court.
Chief Justice Blacklock filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Busby, Justice Young, and Justice Sullivan joined.
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ORDERS ON CASES GRANTED
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE GRANTED:
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24-1033
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FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD., FASKEN LAND AND MINERALS, LTD., AND FASKEN MANAGEMENT, LLC, AS GENERAL PARTNER OF FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD., AND FASKEN LAND AND MINERALS, LTD. v. BALDOMERO A. PUIG, III, EMILY P. KENNA, JAMES W. PUIG, AND PRISCILLA P. OBERTON; from Webb County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-23-00106-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-30-24)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., March 3, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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24-1057
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JANICE C. STAUB AND PARKER D. YOUNG v. BBVA USA; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00890-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-01-24)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 10, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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24-1060
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THE STATE OF TEXAS v. CITY OF MCALLEN, CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF DALLAS, CITY OF AUSTIN, CITY OF EL PASO, CITY OF PLANO, CITY OF GARLAND, CITY OF IRVING, CITY OF AMARILLO, CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF MCKINNEY, CITY OF WACO, CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, CITY OF SUGAR LAND, CITY OF MISSION, CITY OF PHARR, TOWN OF FLOWER MOUND, CITY OF ROWLETT, CITY OF BEDFORD, CITY OF SAN MARCOS, ET AL.; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-22-00524-CV, 706 SW3d 503, 11-15-24)
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[Note: Oral argument of this case will be conducted on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at UTRGV Performing Arts Complex (EPAC), Edinburg, Texas. SeeTex. Const. art. V, § 3(a).]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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(Justice Hawkins not participating)
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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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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 12, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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25-0350
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ANGELA KATE WHITTENBURG WANG, ET AL. v. JOHN BURKHART WHITTENBURG, ET AL.; from Randall County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-24-00203-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-21-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 12, 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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25-0098
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IN RE MICHAEL CONNER SEARCY; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00008-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-23-25)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 11, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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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, ___ SW3d ___, 07-23-24)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 12, 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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25-0926
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K.B. v. E.B.; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00481-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-07-25)
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25-1000
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TRINITY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. AND JUSTIN BLACKBURN v. 3CPL HOLDINGS, LLC AND JENNIFER NUTT; from Williamson County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00850-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-26-25)
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25-1019
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JOSHUA L. JONES v. SPRINGBOARD CDFI 23-2 LP; from Hutchinson County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-25-00189-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-27-25)
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25-1039
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IN THE INTEREST OF E.A.G., A CHILD; from Jasper County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-25-00234-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-06-25)
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counsel's motion to withdraw dismissed as moot
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25-1088
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FERNANDO YATES v. HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00790-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-13-25)
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motion to amend granted
emergency motion to stay dismissed as moot
motion to request permission dismissed as moot
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25-1139
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R.C. v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; from Tom Green County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00523-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-30-25)
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS ABATED:
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25-0801
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IN THE INTEREST OF J.C., A CHILD; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00136-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-29-25)
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motion for withdrawal of counsel granted
abatement order issued
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[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until February 17, 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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ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING
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THE MOTION FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS DENIED:
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25-0442
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AKERMAN, LLP v. LANDRY'S SEAFOOD HOUSE-FLORIDA, INC.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-23-00778-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-10-24)
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(Justice Busby and Justice Bland not participating)
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MISCELLANEOUS
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
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25-1037
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IN RE JOHN BERNARD WILLIAMS III; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00379-CR, ___ SW3d ___, 11-12-25)
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25-1101
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IN RE RODOLFO G. ROSA; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00637-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-25-25)
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relator's emergency motion for temporary relief and stay dismissed as moot
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF PROHIBITION IS DENIED:
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25-1079
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IN RE JOHN BERNARD WILLIAMS III; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00379-CR, ___ SW3d ___, 11-12-25)
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