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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
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Orders Pronounced October 24, 2025
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ORDERS ON CASES GRANTED
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR REVIEW IS GRANTED:
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25-0172
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STATE OF TEXAS v. GOOGLE, LLC; from Victoria County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-23-00114-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-09-25)
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abatement order issued September 19, 2025, lifted
petition reinstated
agreed motion to dismiss granted as follows:
Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 56.3, without hearing oral argument or considering the merits, the Court grants the petition for review, as reinstated, vacates the judgment of the court of appeals, and remands the case to the trial court for rendition of judgment in accordance with the parties' settlement agreement.
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(Justice Sullivan not participating)
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS SET FOR ORAL ARGUMENT:
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24-0786
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IN RE STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY AND JEFF HERRIDGE; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-01108-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-15-24)
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[Note: This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 14, 2026.]
Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
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ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
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24-1025
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KENTON MCDONALD v. BRANSCOMB P.C. ET AL.; from Nueces County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-23-00229-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-22-24)
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25-0004
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IN THE INTEREST OF H.M.-W.J. AND E.R.J.AKA BABY BOY M., CHILDREN; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00396-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-21-24)
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25-0047
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SENAIDA BUENROSTRO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS MOTHER TO ANTHONY BUENROSTRO, DECEASED, AND BRANDY BUENROSTRO, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY BUENROSTRO AND AS NEXT FRIEND TO Z.B., A MINOR v. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; from Bailey County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-24-00048-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-16-24)
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25-0048
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EX PARTE THE CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS; from Dallas County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00029-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-19-24)
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25-0060
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SEGUNDO NAVARRO DRILLING, LTD. v. JOHNNY CHILTON AND SAN ROMAN RANCH MINERAL PARTNERS, LTD.; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00096-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-18-24)
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25-0122
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI v. GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. AND TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY; from Nueces County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-22-00536-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-30-24)
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2 petitions
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25-0170
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FLAVIOUS J. SMITH, JR. AND MELANIE A. SMITH v. THE RANCH OWNERS ASSOCIATION; from Palo Pinto County; 11th Court of Appeals District (11-23-00231-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-09-25)
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25-0199
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STEPHANI DEL RIO AND ANDREW DEL RIO, AS NEXT FRIENDS OF "NOELLE" AND "LUKE," MINORS v. THE CITY OF AUSTIN; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00344-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-31-25)
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25-0229
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IN THE MATTER OF L. H.; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00366-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-07-24)
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[Note: The petition for review on behalf of L.H. is denied. The petition for review on behalf of The State of Texas remains pending before this Court.]
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25-0242
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BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH, AND SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE v. JERRY BOSTICK; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-23-00606-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-06-24)
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2 petitions
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(Justice Sullivan not participating)
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25-0252
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IN THE INTEREST OF L.S. AND O.S. CHILDREN; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-24-00106-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-19-24)
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25-0261
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MAKAYLA MONTOYA FRAZIER AND BUCKLE BUNNIES FUND v. ZACH MAXWELL; from Hood County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-23-00103-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-13-25)
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25-0281
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LARRY HENDERSON v. DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-00614-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-25)
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25-0348
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NATALIE DRAKE AND RICHARD DRAKE, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF CHARLES ALLEN DRAKE v. SOPHIE CRUM AND JULIE A. CRUM; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-24-00087-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-16-25)
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25-0357
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MICHAEL MARK MARTIN, RICHARD SCOTT MARTIN, JEFFREY WEBB MARTIN, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF NETWORK OPERATOR SERVICES, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION v. RON HUTCHISON, TONY CASON, TIM MARTIN AND RONNIE MARTIN; from Gregg County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-24-00018-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-21-25)
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25-0362
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IN THE INTEREST OF S.C.T.; from Jefferson County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-23-00044-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-27-25)
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25-0363
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ACI ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS, INC., AND T&G CORPORATION F/K/A T&G CONSTRUCTORS v. HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS INC.; from Galveston County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-23-00976-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-04-25)
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2 petitions
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25-0442
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AKERMAN, LLP v. LANDRY'S SEAFOOD HOUSE-FLORIDA, INC.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-23-00778-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-10-24)
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petitioner's motion to stay dismissed as moot
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(Justice Busby and Justice Bland not participating)
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25-0457
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JENNIFER CAMBAS AND LAWRENCE CAMBAS v. TRINITY ROOFING & RESTORATION, LLC; from Bexar County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-24-00073-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-15-25)
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25-0522
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CITY OF AUSTIN v. KATHERINE MICHELLE MILLER; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00385-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-01-25)
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25-0530
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WILD TRIBE SCREEN PRINTS, LLC v. LITTLE & GORGEOUS, INC. D/B/A WILD & GORGEOUS TRANSFERS AND AMANDA FOURNIER; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00529-CV, 717 SW3d 36, 03-12-25)
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25-0568
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DAVID A. SKEELS v. FRIEDMAN, SUDER & COOKE, P.C.; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00353-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-29-25)
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as amended
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(Justice Busby not participating)
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25-0581
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JARRETT WOODWARD, HEATHER COUCHMAN, AMBER CLOY, TOMMIE DICKINSON, TRAVIS EUBANKS, AMANDA EUBANKS, TRACI JONES, LARS KUSLICH, MICHELLE PIQUE, MADELON HIGHSMITH, AND SHARON COTTON, VOTERS OF BEXAR COUNTY v. JANE NELSON IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS; from Travis County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00074-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-10-25)
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3 petitions
petitioners' emergency motion to disqualify justices dismissed as moot
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25-0615
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MITCH VEXLER, CATHERINE VEXLER, MAVEX SHOPS OF FLOWER MOUND, LP, JIM SOLINSKI, AND GLORIA SOLINSKI v. DON SPENCER, IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHIEF APPRAISER OF DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, AND DENTON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00305-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-01-25)
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25-0675
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PATRICK AMY AND RUTH AMY v. PHYLLIS WEST COBB THRU HER NEXT FRIEND TAMMY LEWIS; from Bastrop County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-24-00693-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-03-25)
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25-0717
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GEORGE LONG v. ATASCOSA CENTRAL APPRAISAL; from Atascosa County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00217-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-30-25)
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25-0722
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ANGELINA COUNTY, TEXAS v. ARTURO TORRES MENDOZA AND MARIA AZUCENA MENDOZA; from Angelina County; 12th Court of Appeals District (12-24-00211-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-21-25)
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25-0730
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LAMPASAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. MIKE MORATH, THE HONORABLE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS; BELLPAS, INC.; AND COPPERAS COVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-21-00010-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-07-25)
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25-0785
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IN THE INTEREST OF K.D., P.D., V.D., AND E.D., CHILDREN; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-24-00111-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 06-23-25)
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ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING
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THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
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24-0350
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IN RE THE ESTATE OF ORNELLA ELLARD, DECEASED; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-22-01149-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-25-24)
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24-0821
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JAMES C. DONNAN AND TREASA LYNN DONNAN v. RTJ CAPITAL GROUP, LLC; from Bell County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-23-00360-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-31-24)
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25-0036
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IN THE INTEREST OF R.G.S.; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-22-00425-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-05-24)
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25-0037
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JENNIFER MARIE DETILLIER v. AMBER RACHEL SMITH; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-22-00384-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-05-24)
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25-0054
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LAREDO TEXAS HOSPITAL COMPANY, L.P. D/B/A LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER v. ZULEMA CABRERA, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID CABRERA, DECEASED; from Webb County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00028-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-11-24)
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25-0200
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DENISE GRAY, ROWDY WICKLINE, DAVID AGRUE, JEREMY PURGASON, ASHLEY PURGASON, BARBARA COBURN, ROBERT BELL, KENNETH HOOPER, AND GAVIN FRAZIER v. RIVER RUN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.; from Hood County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00224-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-06-25)
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25-0353
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OLDA RACHEL GUARDIOLA v. MARICELA RODRIGUEZ; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01016-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-11-25)
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25-0354
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AHMAD YAZDCHI A/K/A AL GIOVANNI v. PEGGY ANN NOWLIN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SOLE INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD H. NOWLIN; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-24-00389-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-13-25)
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25-0369
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LETRICIA JOHNSON v. WALMART STORES TEXAS LLC; from Jefferson County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-22-00436-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-16-25)
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25-0512
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IN THE INTEREST OF K.B., A CHILD; from Limestone County; 10th Court of Appeals District (10-24-00360-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-10-25)
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25-0571
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EX PARTE R.R., A JUVENILE; from Kaufman County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01399-CR, ___ SW3d ___, 05-15-25)
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MISCELLANEOUS
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THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
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24-0239
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IN RE NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION; from Harrison County; 6th Court of Appeals District (06-24-00005-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-01-24)
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stay order issued August 30, 2024, lifted
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Statement of Justice Young and Justice Sullivan respecting the denial of the petition for writ of mandamus.
View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A
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25-0460
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IN RE JUAN ENRIQUEZ
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25-0704
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IN RE MICHAEL CONNER SEARCY; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00558-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-12-25)
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stay order issued September 10, 2025, lifted
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25-0791
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IN RE RONALD WAYNE SCHOFIELD; from Brazoria County
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petitioner's motion to challenge denial order dismissed as moot
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25-0818
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IN RE DALILA AGIZA; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00344-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-23-25)
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25-0826
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IN RE KIMBERLY D. HOGAN; from Cherokee County; 12th Court of Appeals District (12-25-00166-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 08-13-25)
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25-0827
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IN RE DR. RONG SHU; from Brazoria County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00573-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-29-25)
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25-0828
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IN RE REJEANA LEATHERWOOD; from Hidalgo County; 13th Court of Appeals District (13-25-00362-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-22-25)
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emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
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25-0843
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IN RE MARIANNE GONZAGA HESS AND DAVID CLARK HESS; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00585-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 07-23-25)
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THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS IS DISMISSED:
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25-0153
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IN RE THE STATE OF TEXAS; from Midland County; 15th Court of Appeals District (15-24-00087-CV, 705 SW3d 479, 01-16-25)
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motion to withdraw petition granted
abatement order issued September 19, 2025, lifted
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A STAY IS ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:
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25-0864
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IN RE ST. DAVID'S HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP D/B/A ST. DAVID'S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00678-CV)
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relator's emergency motion for temporary relief granted
administrative order issued September 26, 2025, lifted
stay order issued
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[Note: The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.]
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THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DISCIPLINARY APPEALS IN THE FOLLOWING APPEAL IS AFFIRMED:
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25-0191
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WILLIAM TOPP MAXWELL v. COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE (BODA Cause No. 56591)
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motion to suspend enforcement of judgment of disbarment denied
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THE FOLLOWING APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DISCIPLINARY APPEALS IS DISMISSED:
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25-0804
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ALFONSO KENNARD, JR. v. COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE (BODA Case no. 71282)
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motion for resignation dismissed as moot
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