Texas Court of Appeals

Stephini Candella v. Timothy Ortner - Divorce Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, has dismissed the appeal in Stephini Candella v. Timothy Ortner for want of prosecution. The appellant failed to file a required brief by the court-ordered deadline. This action pertains to a divorce case.

Texas Health Science Center v. Bustos - Interlocutory Appeal Opinion

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's judgment in the case of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston v. Bustos. The court ruled that a state-employed doctor's hands alone do not constitute 'tangible personal property' for the purpose of waiving sovereign immunity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.

In the Interest of A.Y. a Child v. Department of Family and Protective Services

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment terminating parental rights for a child named A.Y. The appellate court found sufficient evidence to support the termination based on grounds of endangerment and failure to comply with a family service plan. The decision stems from a case involving the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Texas Court of Appeals Denies Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Phillip Clay Spedale. The petition challenged temporary spousal support orders issued by a lower court. The court's decision upholds the trial court's temporary orders.

John Pablo Rios v. State of Texas - Criminal Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, issued a memorandum opinion in the case of John Pablo Rios v. The State of Texas. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, upholding the conviction and sentence for delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

JAJWK, LLC v. Primeway Federal Credit Union - Contract Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's judgment in a post-judgment turnover proceeding. The court found that the trial court impermissibly voided liens held by non-parties JAJWK, LLC and JAJWK, LP on certain vehicles. The case was reversed and remanded for further proceedings.

Lisa Criswell v. Catherine Polk - Estate Proceedings Opinion

The Texas Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Lisa Criswell v. Catherine Polk, concerning estate proceedings and property disputes. The court dismissed the appeal, affirming a prior ruling on summary judgment and attorney's fees.

Nalakurthi v. Kancherla - Divorce and Protective Order Consolidation

The Texas Court of Appeals, 15th District, granted a motion to consolidate two appeals concerning a divorce decree and a protective order. Appeal number 15-25-00191-CV was dismissed, with proceedings to continue under appeal number 15-26-00020-CV.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Tax Exemption for Chemical Containers

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision that ChampionX, LLC is exempt from sales taxes on its purchases of chemical containers and associated services. The court found that the containers used for manufacturing and selling chemicals for the energy and water industries qualified for a statutory exemption.

Vickers v. State of Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District, denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Christopher Vickers. The court found that the relator did not meet the burden to show the trial court abused its discretion in modifying conservatorship and possession orders.