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Nicholas Field v. Brandi Pinsker2026-06-26
…has no discretion to incorrectly analyze or apply the law, and its failure to analyze or apply the law correctly is an abuse of discretion. See Iliff, 339 S.W.3d at 78; Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). 13 DISCUSSION Support amount above the presumptive guideline amount In h…
In Re Margaret Hosseini Browder v. the State of Texas2026-06-26
…the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy at law, such as an appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Having considered the petition, the motion, and the record, this court concludes Hosseini-Browder has not This proceeding arises out of Cause No. CVOC-XX-XXXXXXX, styled Margaret H…
In Re Arturo Perez and Texas Materials Group, Inc. v. the State of Texas2026-06-24
…s by an appeal. In re Reece, 341 S.W.3d 360, 364 (Tex. 2011) (orig. proceeding); In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135-36 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992). “A trial court’s ‘error of law’ or ‘erroneous application of law to facts,’ … ‘is always an abuse of discretion.’” In re Ill. Nat’l Ins. Co., 685 S.W.3d 826, 835 (Tex. 2024) (quoting In re Facebook, Inc.,…
In Re Ganga Thapa v. the State of Texas2026-06-24
…to mandamus relief.” Mandamus relief is appropriate where the trial court clearly abuses its discretion and there is no other adequate remedy at law. See Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 838 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). A trial court has no discretion in determining what the law is or applying the law to the facts. Id. at 840. Thus, a trial court’s erroneous legal conclusion, even in an unsettled area…
In Re Jose Alberto Rodriguez v. the State of Texas2026-06-24
…the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy at law, such as an appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Having considered the petition and the record, this court concludes Rodriguez 1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2018-CI-01690, styled Alex Pardo v. Jose A. Rodriguez, pendin…
In Re Denise McVea v. the State of Texas2026-06-24
…the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy at law, such as an appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Having considered the amended petition, petition, and the record, this court concludes that McVea has not shown that she is entitled to the relief sought. TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(a). The…
In Re Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin, & Hubbard and Todd Crawford v. the State of Texas2026-06-23
…t abused its discretion, relators must show that the trial court reached “a decision so arbitrary and unreasonable as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992). As to the resolution of factual issues or matters committed to the trial court’s discretion, we may not substitute our judgment for that of the trial court unless relators establish that the trial court c…
In Re Demaree Reed2026-06-19
…S.W.3d 124, 135 (Tex. 2004))).11 B. Reed lacks an adequate remedy by appeal. To be entitled to relief, Reed must also show that he has no adequate remedy by appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992). “We determine whether an adequate appellate remedy exists by weighing the benefits of mandamus review against the detriments.” In re Acad., Ltd., 625 S.W.3d 19, 32 (Tex. 2021). The risk of significant waste…
In Re Walgreen Co. and Robert Alvarez v. the State of Texas2026-06-19
…ing that it is entitled to mandamus relief.” UpCurve Energy Partners, 632 S.W.3d at 256 (citing In re Ford Motor Co., 165 S.W.3d 315, 317 (Tex. 2005) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding)). After full and careful consideration of Walgreen and Alvarez’s mandamus petition, the mandamus record provided, the real party in interest’s response, Walgreen and Alvarez’s re…
In Re William Travis Hawk Jr. and Rebecca Mae Hawk v. the State of Texas2026-06-18
…appeal. In re Ill. Nat’l Ins., 685 S.W.3d 826, 834 (Tex. 2024) (orig. proceeding); In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 138 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Alternatively, when “a trial court issues an order ‘beyond its jurisdiction,’ mandamus relief is appropriate because such an order is void ab initio.” In re Panchakarla, 602 S.W.3d 53…
In Re Homesite Insurance Company v. the State of Texas2026-06-18
…ars the burden to establish its right to relief in an original proceeding. See In re H.E.B. Grocery Co., 492 S.W.3d 300, 302 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “A writ of mandamus is available to correct a clear abuse of discretion for which there is no adequate remedy by appeal.” In re Lapuerta, 732 S.W.3d 548, 555 (Tex. 2026) (ori…
In Re Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company v. the State of Texas2026-06-18
…nied reconsideration. Standard of Review Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy that is available only in limited circumstances. See Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). To secure mandamus relief, a relator must establish that (1) the trial court committed a clear abuse of discretion or violated a duty imposed by law, and (2) there is no adequate remedy…
In Re Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. v. the State of Texas2026-06-18
…ion—were appropriate.” II. Mandamus Mandamus is an “extraordinary” remedy that is “available only in limited circumstances.” Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). A writ of mandamus will issue only if the trial court clearly abused its discretion, and the relator has no adequate remedy on appeal. In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135…
In Re Law Office of Ruben Franco Jr., PLLC v. the State of Texas2026-06-18
…ion by the trial court when the relator lacks an adequate remedy by appeal. See In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135-36 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “A trial court clearly abuses its discretion if it reaches a decision so arbitrary and unreasonable as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law.” Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 839 (…
In Re Fat Cat Boatworks, LLC v. the State of Texas2026-06-16
…appeal. In re Ill. Nat’l Ins., 685 S.W.3d 826, 834 (Tex. 2024) (orig. proceeding); In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 138 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “A court abuses its discretion if no evidence supports the finding on which its ruling rests and if the court could reasonably have reached only a contrary conclusion.” In re AutoZone…
In Re W.A.A. v. the State of Texas2026-06-11
…the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy at law, such as an appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Having considered the petition, the motion, and the record, this court concludes W.A.A. has not shown that he is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, the petition 1 This p…
In Re MAJ. Christina I. Leake, Relator v. the State of Texas2026-06-10
…Co., L.P., 492 S.W.3d 300, 302 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam)). When seeking mandamus relief, a relator bears the burden of proving these two requirements. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). ANALYSIS Issues 1 and 12 Relator asks that we compel the trial judge to rule on her Motion to File Immediate Interim Orders for Stabi…
In Re Tempus Holdings, Inc. D/B/A the Lodge Card Club, and Locus Enterprises, LLC v. the State of Texas2026-06-10
…rt could reasonably have reached only a contrary conclusion.” AutoZoners, 694 S.W.3d at 223; see also GTE Commc’ns Sys. Corp. v. Tanner, 856 S.W.2d 725, 729 (Tex. 1993); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839 (Tex. 1992). “Mandamus is appropriate to correct an erroneous order disqualifying counsel because there is no adequate remedy by appeal.” In re Sanders, 153 S.W.3d 54, 56 (Tex. 2004). III. ANALYSIS…
In Re Marco A. Cantu v. the State of Texas2026-06-10
…only when the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy by way of appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). After considering the petition and the record, this court concludes relator has not shown that he is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, the petition for writ of This proc…
In Re Ernie Alonzo, Michele Pena, Oscar Salinas, and Dr. Mario Salinas v. the State of Texas2026-06-09
…retion in determining questions of law or applying the law to the facts.” In re Lapuerta, No. 24-0879, 2026 WL 969263, at *3 (Tex. Apr. 10, 2026) (orig. proceeding); see Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). However, “[a]ppellate courts may not substitute their judgment for the trial court’s determination of factual matters committed to the trial court’s discretion.” In re Shipman, 540 S.W.…
In Re Hal Von Luebbert, Relator v. the State of Texas2026-06-08
…y Co., L.P., 492 S.W.3d 300, 302 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam). When seeking mandamus relief, a relator bears the burden of proving these two requirements. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). To establish an abuse of discretion, a relator must demonstrate the trial court acted unreasonably, arbitrarily, or without reference to any guiding rules or principles. See Do…
In Re Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association v. the State of Texas2026-06-05
…cks an adequate remedy on appeal. In re USAA Gen. Indem. Co., 624 S.W.3d 782, 787 (Tex. 2021) (orig. proceeding); In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d at 135–36; Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “The relator bears the burden of proving these two requirements.” In re H.E.B. Grocery Co., 492 S.W.3d 300, 302 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam); Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 840…
In Re Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association v. the State of Texas2026-06-04
…cks an adequate remedy on appeal. In re USAA Gen. Indem. Co., 624 S.W.3d 782, 787 (Tex. 2021) (orig. proceeding); In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d at 135–36; Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839–40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “The relator bears the burden of proving these two requirements.” In re H.E.B. Grocery Co., 492 S.W.3d 300, 302 (Tex. 2016) (orig. proceeding) (per curiam); Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 840…
In Re Richard Earl Purkey Jr. and Ashlyn Purkey Jordan v. the State of Texas2026-06-04
…ion by the trial court when the relator lacks an adequate remedy by appeal. See In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135-36 (Tex. 2004) (orig. proceeding); Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). “A trial court clearly abuses its discretion if it reaches a decision so arbitrary and unreasonable as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law.” Walker, 827 S.W.2d at…
Texas Cordia Construction, LLC v. Deanira Cantu, Pablo Rubalcaba, Domingo Pena, Jr., Janet Pena, Monica Cavazos, Juanita 'Janie' and Roman Rodriguez, 2026-06-04
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In Re Texas Farm Bureau Underwriters v. the State of Texas2026-06-03
…only when the relator can show (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion or violated a duty imposed by law; and (2) there is no adequate remedy by way of appeal. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839-40 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). After considering the petition and the record, this court concludes relator has not shown that it is entitled to the relief sought. Accordingly, the petition for writ of mandamus is D…
In Re A.T. v. the State of Texas2026-06-03
…. proceeding). A trial court clearly abuses its discretion when it reaches a decision so arbitrary and unreasonable as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding). Contempt orders are not reviewable by appeal; therefore, if a trial court abuses its discretion by holding someone in contempt, there is no adequate remedy by appeal, and the second pro…