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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
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Orders Pronounced January 9, 2026
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ORDERS ON CAUSES
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24-0796
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4 FAMILIES OF HOBBY, LLC, 4 FAMILIES OF HOUSTON, LLC, AND PAPPAS RESTAURANTS, INC v. CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-23-00436-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-06-24)
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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 in part and remands the case to the trial court.
Per Curiam Opinion
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24-1047
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1 COVENTRY COURT, LLC v. THE DOWNS OF HILLCREST RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-22-00989-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-27-24)
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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
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25-0288
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BRIAN KEITH UMPHRESS v. GARY L. STEEL, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS CHAIR OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT, ET AL. (U.S. Fifth Circuit 20-11216)
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The Court answers the question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Per Curiam Opinion
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THE MOTION TO RESET ORAL ARGUMENT IN THE FOLLOWING CAUSE IS DENIED:
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25-0461
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IN RE ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY; ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, GUIDEONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY; CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD'S, LONDON AND COMPANY MARKET, SUBSCRIBING TO POLICY NO. PTNAM2206330; STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; STARR SPECIALITY LINES INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC; AND SHELF OPCO BERMUDA LTD. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FIDELIS INSURANCE BERMUDA LTD.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01401-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-11-25)
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motion to reset oral argument denied
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ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
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25-0650
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JEFFREY GRAY, DAWN GRAY, AND BRAVE OPTICAL, INC. v. LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC. F/K/A LUXOTTICA RETAIL NORTH AMERICA INC.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00020-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-05-25)
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25-0695
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PAULA ATKINSON v. LAND ENDEAVORS, LLC AND ALLEN L. EVANS; from Panola County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-24-00057-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-27-25)
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25-0837
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IN THE ESTATE OF DANNY LEE RUBEY; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-00836-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-19-25)
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25-0840
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JERRY DURANT, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE DURANT MANAGEMENT TRUST, AND VICKIE D. DURANT, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE DURANT MANAGEMENT TRUST v. TAYLOR SHERIDAN AND BOSQUE RANCH HEADQUARTERS, LLC; from Parker County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00321-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-24-25)
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25-0888
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VIOLETA PASKAUSKIENE v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00516-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-14-25)
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25-0901
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AUSTIN BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL, LLC OPERATING AS CROSS CREEK HOSPITAL AND, SUBJECT TO ITS PREVIOUSLY FILED SPECIAL APPEARANCE, ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY, INC. v. EDDIE LEE WILSON AND CHESTER JACKSON SR., A/N/F OF CHESTER JACKSON JR., HEATHER MARTIN A/N/F OF CCJ, I, HEATHER MARTIN A/N/F OF CCJ, II, AND PE'TRECIA RAY A/N/F OF D.H.; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00061-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-21-25)
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25-0905
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LABOE LABRADO v. AURORA LEGARRETA; from El Paso County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-23-00271-CV, 720 SW3d 358, 05-30-25)
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25-0940
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DARRELL WAYNE HENRY v. SENTER LEE HENRY, III, AS DEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MOZELLE HENRY, DECEASED; from Montague County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00507-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-07-25)
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25-0943
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MARVIN TERRILL CURRY v. THE STATE OF TEXAS; from McLennan County; 10th Court of Appeals District (10-23-00227-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-28-25)
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25-0949
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BEVERLY BROOKS v. KIRKENDALL DWYER, LLP; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-23-00624-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-07-25)
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25-0951
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NYANZA COOK v. KELVIN WILLIS F/D/B/A WILLIS LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND F/D/B/A WILLIS LEGAL SERVICES, JUDGMENT PLAINTIFF BY ASSIGNMENT THROUGH THE ORIGINAL JUDGMENT PLAINTIFFS, MICHAEL CHIVINGTON AND SONIA CHIVINGTON; from Bell County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-23-00377-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-26-25)
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as amended
motion for leave to amend petition for review granted
motion for sanctions dismissed as moot
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25-0955
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VICTOR C. ULMER AND NEAL S. ULMER v. LYNN ULMER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF CRADDOCK MARION ULMER, DECEASED; from Parker County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-23-00429-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-14-25)
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25-0965
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JOHN M. HERRMANN AND CONCHITA L. HERRMANN v. CREDIT UNION OF TEXAS; from Guadalupe County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00209-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-06-25)
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25-0978
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DAVID DARRIGAN v. THE AMERICAN PROSPECT, INC., MAUREEN TKACIK, DAVID DAYEN, AND GREG HANSEN; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00061-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-21-25)
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25-0986
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RICARDO HERNANDEZ AND JOEL HERNANDEZ v. RENE ANGEL HERNANDEZ; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-23-00527-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-25-25)
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25-1049
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IN THE INTEREST OF S.V., A MINOR CHILD; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00324-CV, 702 SW3d 549, 06-29-23)
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25-1106
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IN THE INTEREST OF S.P., CHILD; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00412-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-29-25)
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counsel's motion to withdraw granted
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ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING
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THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
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24-0921
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PRIMARY MEDIA GROUP, INC. v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; from Rockwall County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-22-01273-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-13-24)
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24-0960
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GARRETT GAGLIANO, SNOOK HOLDINGS, LLC, AND TACTICAL AUTOMATION, INC. v. L&S PRO-LINE, LLC AND LEE BURKETT; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-21-00178-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-28-24)
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(Justice Devine not participating)
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25-0049
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J-W POWER COMPANY v. IRION COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; from Irion County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-21-00005-CV, 706 SW3d 544, 12-05-24)
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(Justice Lehrmann not participating)
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25-0050
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J-W POWER COMPANY v. STERLING COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; from Sterling County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-21-00069-CV, 706 SW3d 553, 12-05-24)
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(Justice Lehrmann not participating)
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25-0096
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J-W POWER COMPANY v. JACK COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT; from Jack County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-22-00082-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-19-24)
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(Justice Lehrmann not participating)
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25-0523
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IN THE INTEREST OF E.M.T., J.A.T., E.C.S., E.M.S., E.D.S., AND E.A.C., CHILDREN; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00579-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-07-25)
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25-0581
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JARRETT WOODWARD, HEATHER COUCHMAN, AMBER CLOY, TOMMIE DICKINSON, TRAVIS EUBANKS, AMANDA EUBANKS, TRACI JONES, LARS KUSLICH, MICHELLE PIQUE, MADELON HIGHSMITH, AND SHARON COTTON, VOTERS OF BEXAR COUNTY v. JANE NELSON IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00074-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-10-25)
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(Justice Sullivan not participating)
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25-0645
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RICARDO FORNESA v. AUTO CLUB INDEMNITY COMPANY, PAUL R. HILL, AND CLAYTON C. DILDAY; from Fort Bend County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00043-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-29-25)
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25-0694
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PAULA ATKINSON v. LAND ENDEAVORS, LLC, AND ALLEN L. EVANS; from Panola County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-24-00024-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-27-25)
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25-0746
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DEMETRIUS CROCKETT v. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5 - JUDGE RICK "RICO" OLIVO; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00097-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-27-25)
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emergency motion to recall or stay mandate dismissed as moot
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25-0810
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DALILA AGIZA v. EDWARD FRANKLIN; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00099-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-23-25)
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25-0842
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ALMA GASCA v. LAUNCHBASE PROPERTIES, LLC; from El Paso County; 8th Court of Appeals District (08-24-00134-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-19-25)
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THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
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25-0460
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IN RE JUAN ENRIQUEZ
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25-0750
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IN RE JC PANCHASARP, L.P. AND TEAKWOOD RESOURCES, L.P.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00377-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-04-25)
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MISCELLANEOUS
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE ABATED:
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25-0864
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IN RE ST. DAVID’S HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP D/B/A ST. DAVID’S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00678-CV)
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joint motion to abate granted
abatement order issued
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[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until March 10, 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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25-0872
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IN RE HCA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, L.P.; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00721-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-26-25)
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joint motion to abate granted
abatement order issued
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[Note: This case is removed from the Court's active docket until March 10, 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 WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
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24-0904
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IN RE 1 COVENTRY COURT, LLC, MOSHE FELDHENDLER, AND LEAH FELDHENDLER; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00456-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-22-24)
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25-0784
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IN RE RUBEN GARCIA, M.D.; from Henderson County; 12th Court of Appeals District (12-25-00157-CV)
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relator's motion to refer case to mediation dismissed as moot
stay order issued September 26, 2025, lifted
The court of appeals is ordered to allow the parties in Cause No. 12-25-00157-CV, John Dewey Updegrove, M.D., et al. v. Rodney Simington, et al., to file redacted briefs that will be made publicly available and unredacted briefs for in camera review.
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25-0982
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IN RE DEVON VINCENT PFEIFER; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00618-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-22-25)
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25-1012
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IN RE CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00998-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-11-25)
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25-1035
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IN RE TIM SCHOENBAUER; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-01275-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-03-25)
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25-1036
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IN RE RAQUEL FREIRE; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-01003-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-20-25)
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relator's motion for temporary emergency relief dismissed as moot
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25-1044
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IN RE LINDA MOLINA; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-25-00623-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-20-25)
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emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
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25-1047
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IN RE JAMES JEFFREY CHIVERS; from Brazoria County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00866-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-14-25)
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motion to stay dismissed as moot
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25-1055
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IN RE REINALDO J. AGUIAR MARCANO; from Fort Bend County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00978-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-25-25)
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relator's emergency motion for temporary relief, as supplemented, dismissed as moot
relator's motion to modify dismissed as moot
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25-1058
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IN RE TAMEIKA PRICE; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00602-CV;01-25-00540-CV)
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25-1063
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IN RE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-01390-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-21-25)
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relator's motion for temporary stay dismissed as moot
real party in interest's motion to abate and stay dismissed as moot
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25-1074
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IN RE DONALD S. MILES; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-01146-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-13-25)
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as amended
motion to exceed word limit granted
emergency motion for temporary stay dismissed as moot
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25-1083
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IN RE SCOTT MITCHELL OBEGINSKI; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-25-00480-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-04-25)
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as supplemented
emergency motion for temporary relief, as supplemented, dismissed as moot
motion to declare dismissed as moot
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DISMISSED:
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25-0858
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IN RE ESTHER TREISTMAN; from Fort Bend County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00096-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-15-25)
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unopposed motion to dismiss granted
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF PROHIBITION IS DENIED:
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25-0985
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IN RE MARCO A. CANTU; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-25-00583-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-04-25)
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relator's motion for immediate temporary relief dismissed as moot
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