TX Courts

Romano and Ortiz v. Arrowhead Hill Farm - DTPA Claims Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a no-evidence summary judgment against appellants Enrico Romano and Yadira Ortiz in their lawsuit against Arrowhead Hill Farm, Inc., Donna Whittleman, and Courtney Whittleman. The claims involved alleged violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).

Lot Owners v. Rayburn Country Association - Property Restrictions Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision, ruling that property owners validly terminated restrictive covenants for their sections as of May 31, 2026. The court also reversed the award of attorney's fees to the homeowners' association.

Cross Country Mortgage LLC v. Michele Lesha Xu - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, has dismissed the accelerated appeal in Cross Country Mortgage, LLC v. Michele Lesha Xu. The dismissal was granted based on an unopposed motion filed by the appellant, Cross Country Mortgage, LLC, before a decision was rendered.

Dawn Buckingham v. Edwin Arnaud, Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Suit

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in a miscellaneous civil suit concerning the title to submerged land. The case involved a dispute between Edwin Arnaud, Inc. and the State of Texas, represented by the Commissioner of the General Land Office. The appellate court found the evidence legally sufficient to support the trial court's findings.

Obeginski v. State of Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a mandamus petition filed by Scott Mitchell Obeginski. Obeginski sought to overturn a trial court order requiring him to attach copies of cited legal authorities with his filings. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion by the trial court.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Judgment in Realme Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed an appeals court judgment in the case of City of San Antonio v. Nadine Realme. The court held that a community Thanksgiving "fun run" qualifies as "recreation" under the state's Recreational Use Statute, thus limiting the city's liability for ordinary negligence.

Equinor Energy Lp v. Lindale Pipeline, LLC - Contract Dispute Reversed

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's judgment in the case of Equinor Energy LP v. Lindale Pipeline, LLC. The court found that Equinor did not breach its contract by purchasing water from other suppliers, as the wells in question were outside the scope of the contract's exclusivity clause.

S&B Engineers Constructors v Scallon Controls - Texas Supreme Court Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision in S&B Engineers & Constructors, Ltd. and Zurich American Insurance Company v. Scallon Controls, Inc. The case concerns indemnification rights following a workplace accident settlement. The Court remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings.

NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock - Franchise Tax Dispute

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in NuStar Energy L.P. v. Kelly Hancock, ruling that franchise tax receipts are sourced to the location of delivery, not the ultimate destination. This decision upholds the Texas Comptroller's rules on franchise tax sourcing.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Groundwater Conservation Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded two cases involving Cockrell Investment Partners, L.P. and the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District. The court found that Cockrell did not need to exhaust administrative remedies before seeking judicial review, as it was not a party to the original administrative proceedings.