US Courts

Texas Department of Transportation v. Oscar Camarillo - Tort Claims Act

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, issued an opinion in Texas Department of Transportation v. Oscar Camarillo. The court reversed and rendered a judgment in favor of the Texas Department of Transportation, impacting a lawsuit filed under the Texas Tort Claims Act concerning alleged roadway defects.

Texas Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed a trial court's decision to terminate the parental rights of K.E. (Father) and D.T. (Mother) to two children. The court found sufficient evidence to support the termination grounds and that it was in the children's best interest.

Bryce Mathew Watkins v. Madison Peete Watkins - Divorce Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 9th District, dismissed the divorce case of Bryce Mathew Watkins v. Madison Peete Watkins. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to pay the required filing fee for the appeal by the established deadline.

Lancaster v. State of Texas - Aggravated Assault Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a motion to set aside an indictment for aggravated sexual assault. The appellant argued a 30-year delay between indictment and arrest violated due process. The court found no due process violation and affirmed the conviction.

Blackfin Pipeline LLC v. Bartholet Properties LLC - Dismissed Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, Ninth District, has dismissed the appeal in Blackfin Pipeline, LLC v. Bartholet Properties, LLC, pursuant to a joint motion filed by both parties. The dismissal occurred before the court issued a decision on the merits of the appeal.

Cody Ray Rockey v. State of Texas - Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the appeal of Cody Ray Rockey v. State of Texas due to a want of jurisdiction. The dismissal stems from an untimely notice of appeal filed by the appellant's counsel.

In Re Kirt McGhee v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals conditionally granted a writ of mandamus, compelling the trial court to vacate an order that required expert disclosures and the production of unredacted legal invoices. The court found that the trial court abused its discretion in compelling the disclosure of attorney's fees without proper justification.

Brandon Michael Hamel v. State of Texas - Sexual Assault Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Brandon Michael Hamel for sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. The court found that the appeal regarding sufficiency of evidence for possession of child pornography was frivolous, as per an Anders brief filed by counsel.

Rocky Anthony Gamez v. the State of Texas - Controlled Substance Delivery

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling denying a motion to suppress evidence in the case of Rocky Anthony Gamez. The court found that the impoundment and inventory of Gamez's vehicle were lawful, leading to the discovery of controlled substances and firearms.

David Stapleton v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA case 3:24-cv-04947-CRB

David Stapleton v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA case 3:24-cv-04947-CRB