TX-COURTS

ZD Sand, LLC v. State of Texas - Mandamus Proceeding

The Texas Court of Appeals denied ZD Sand, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus and lifted the temporary stay. The court's decision in docket number 03-26-00213-CV means the mandamus relief sought by ZD Sand, LLC was not granted.

Smith v. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals - Habeas Corpus

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted habeas corpus relief to Tyler Smith, vacating his conviction for failure to register as a sex offender. The court found that Smith established actual innocence and that his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered due to erroneous information about his registration requirements.

Ramirez v. DEA Specialties II, L.L.C. - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal in Francisco Ramirez v. DEA Specialties II, L.L.C. The dismissal occurred on March 5, 2026, due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee for the notice of appeal.

Jenkins v. De La Cruz - Contract Case Opinion Vacated and Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, vacated and dismissed the appeal in Jenkins v. De La Cruz. The court found inconsistencies in the appellee's standing as a non-party, leading to the dismissal of the appeal concerning a motion for sanctions.

Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, has dismissed the divorce case Daniel Robert Ybarra v. Jasmin Gabion Ybarra. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's motion, as they no longer wished to pursue the appeal. Costs were taxed against the appellant.

Joseph Milton Mitchum v. State of Texas - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, dismissed the appeal of Joseph Milton Mitchum in case number 13-25-00589-CR. The dismissal was due to a want of jurisdiction, as the trial court's certification indicated the appellant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain.

Kevin C. Loudon v. Victoria County - Tax Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in Kevin C. Loudon v. Victoria County. The court upheld the County's award of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and attorney's fees, dismissing Loudon's arguments against the collection of these sums.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Child Termination of Parental Rights

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, affirmed a trial court's order terminating the parental rights of a mother and father. The appellate court found the mother's appeal to be frivolous and without merit, following procedures outlined in Anders v. California.

Wally Yammine v. Warren Fonville, PLLC - Dismissed for Want of Jurisdiction

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, has dismissed the appeal in Wally Yammine v. Warren Fonville, PLLC, for want of jurisdiction. The court found that the appellant, acting as executor, lacked the capacity to represent the estate in the appeal.

Tony Chavez v. State of Texas - Habeas Corpus - Bail Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, dismissed Tony Chavez's original proceeding seeking a bond reduction. The court found it lacked original habeas jurisdiction in criminal cases, as such jurisdiction is limited to county courts, district courts, and the Court of Criminal Appeals. The proceeding was dismissed for want of jurisdiction.