TX-COURTS

Mizell v. Coggins - Protective Order Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the appeal in Kristina Mizell v. Terri Anne Coggins. The dismissal is due to the appellant's failure to file a required docketing statement by the court-imposed deadlines. This action pertains to a protective order case.

Milton Coster Hill v. State of Texas - Sex Offense Case

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, issued an opinion affirming a conviction in the case of Milton Coster Hill v. The State of Texas. The court addressed issues including the denial of a motion to recuse the trial judge, alleged judicial bias, and constitutional challenges to a sex offense statute. The disposition was affirmed.

Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components - Insurance Coverage Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Admiral Insurance Company v. Lippert Components, Inc. The lawsuit concerns competing claims for declaratory relief regarding Admiral's duty to defend its insureds against an underlying personal injury lawsuit.

Waco v. Holland - Plea to Jurisdiction Reversed

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed and rendered a trial court's decision, granting the City of Waco's plea to the jurisdiction. The court dismissed the appellees' claims against the City, finding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction.

Benson v. State of Texas - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Akylon Kyle Benson. The dismissal is based on the trial court's certification indicating the defendant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain. The court issued its opinion on March 12, 2026.

Swisher v. State of Texas - Writ of Mandamus/Prohibition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Bryan Lacy Swisher. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, as such jurisdiction rests with the Court of Criminal Appeals or lower courts.

Keandre Foley v. State of Texas - Failure to Stop & Render Aid

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keandre Foley for failing to stop and render aid. Foley was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the second-degree felony.

Kenneth Wayne Hall v. the State of Texas - Possession of Firearm by Felon

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling against Kenneth Wayne Hall, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The court found that Hall's complaint regarding impeachment of a witness was not preserved for appellate review.

Celia Nicole Camacho v. State of Texas - Injury to a Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to adjudicate Celia Nicole Camacho guilty of injury to a child. Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence. The appellate court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's ruling.

Head v. State of Texas - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed the conviction of Christopher Lee Head for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no abuse of discretion in the designation of the outcry witness or the admission of extraneous offense evidence. Head was sentenced to life imprisonment.