Courts & Legal

De La Vega v. Imming - Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the appeal in De La Vega v. Imming (Docket No. 08-25-00065-CV) on March 2, 2026. The dismissal was granted upon the unopposed motion of the appellants, who stated that the parties had settled their disputes.

In Re Kathleen Lynn Vandever v. State of Texas - Habeas Corpus

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Kathleen Lynn Vandever. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to grant the requested relief, as the child was located in a county under the jurisdiction of a different appellate court and the court of continuing jurisdiction had already issued a final order.

Veronica Chavez Vara v. State of Texas - Mandamus Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the mandamus case of Veronica Chavez Vara v. State of Texas. The dismissal was based on the relator being declared a vexatious litigant and subject to a prefiling order, which she did not comply with.

Devoris Newson v. Texas - Mandamus Proceeding

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, denied Devoris Newson's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found that Newson was not entitled to the requested relief, and any pending motions were dismissed as moot.

In Re C.J.G. v. State of Texas - Dismissal of Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the appeal in In Re C.J.G. v. State of Texas. The dismissal was based on lack of jurisdiction, failure to pay fees, and non-compliance with court orders.

Taisha Givens v. Theo Allen Gateway - Real Property Case Dismissal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed the case of Taisha Givens v. Theo Allen Gateway due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee or seek leave to proceed without payment. The appeal was dismissed under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.3(c).

In re B.R.M. and M.M.M. - Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed an appeal filed by Jordan McEwen for want of jurisdiction. The court found that McEwen was not the proper party to challenge the trial court's order regarding the preparation of a reporter's record without payment of costs.

Paula Norwood v. City of Austin - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, has dismissed the civil appeal in Paula Norwood v. City of Austin, case number 08-26-00051-CV. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's motion to voluntarily withdraw the appeal. The court also denied a motion to seal the record, citing lack of supporting authority.

Child v. State of Texas - Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, has dismissed the appeal in the case of In the Interest of H.C.U., a Child v. the State of Texas. The dismissal was granted upon the appellant's counsel filing a letter stating the appeal was filed in error and requesting dismissal.

Kieston Dennard Allen v. State of Texas - Possession of Controlled Substance

The Texas Court of Appeals has abated and remanded the appeal of Kieston Dennard Allen v. State of Texas due to the overdue reporter's record. The trial court must determine the status of the record and ensure its completion by April 1, 2026, or arrange for a substitute reporter.