On April 26, 2024, the Texas Supreme Court in case number 23-0565 answered “No” to the following certified question presented by the 5th Circuit in the case of Luke Hogan, on Behalf of Himself and Other Individuals Similarly...more
On January 13, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services of Nevada, Inc. v. Triex Texas Holdings, LLC, __ S.W.3d __, 2023 WL __ (Tex. Jan. 13, 2023) (per curiam)...more
On December 30, 2022, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Cameron International Corporation v. Martinez, __ S.W.3d __, 2022 WL __ (Tex. Dec. 30, 2022) (per curiam) (“Cameron”). The opinion addresses vicarious...more
Ultra Vires and Immunity - On June 3, 2022, the Texas Supreme Court issued two important opinions on the topic of waiver of governmental immunity based on the doctrine of ultra vires. In the first–Van Boven–the Court...more
The Texas Whistleblower Act The Texas Whistleblower Act (Act) was adopted “amidst a growing sense throughout the country that ‘mismanagement in the public sector’” was a growing public concern, and that “employees who...more
In 1916, the Texas Supreme Court articulated the procuring-cause doctrine, which is a default rule that applies when a valid agreement to pay a commission on sales of property or product does not address whether commissions...more
Dohlen v. City of San Antonio, No. 20-0725, __S.W.3D__ (Tex. April 1, 2022) - Overview. In this case, the Texas Supreme Court addresses, for the first time, Chapter 2400 of the Texas Government Code, being the “Save...more
Sirius XM Radio, Inv. v. Hegar (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts), No. 20-0462, __S.W.3D__ (Tex. March 25, 2022) Issue: Under Texas law, are Sirius XM’s monthly subscription fees from Texas users are receipts from a...more
Angel v. Tauch, __ S.W.3d __ (Tex. Jan. 14, 2022) [19-0793] -
Facts: South State Bank held a $4.6 million judgment against Kyle Tauch, an individual. The Bank offered to settle the judgment debt for $2 million. Before...more
Texas Supreme Court Addresses the Political Question Doctrine -
“[T]he Texas Constitution expressly enshrines the separation of powers as a fundamental principle of limited government. Accordingly, under our own...more