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THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Orders Pronounced June 5, 2026
ORDERS ON CAUSES
24-0307
IN THE INTEREST OF H.S., B.S., AND M.S., CHILDREN; from Parker County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-23-00367-CV, 710 SW3d 248, 03-21-24)
2 petitions
The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Justice Young delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Blacklock, Justice Busby, Justice Sullivan, and Justice Hawkins joined.

Justice Lehrmann filed an opinion dissenting in part, in which Justice Bland and Justice Huddle joined.
(Justice Devine not participating)
24-0881
IN THE INTEREST OF K.N., K.L., K.L., AND K.L., CHILDREN; from Gray County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-24-00146-CV, 719 SW3d 388, 09-19-24)
2 petitions
The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to that court.

Justice Hawkins delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Blacklock, Justice Devine, Justice Busby, Justice Young, and Justice Sullivan joined, and in which Justice Lehrmann, Justice Bland, and Justice Huddle joined except as to Part V.

Chief Justice Blacklock filed a concurring opinion.

Justice Bland filed an opinion dissenting in part, in which Justice Lehrmann and Justice Huddle joined.
24-1060
THE STATE OF TEXAS v. CITY OF MCALLEN, ET AL.; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-22-00524-CV, 706 SW3d 503, 11-15-24)
The Court vacates the judgments of the court of appeals and the trial court and dismisses the case for lack of jurisdiction.

Chief Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.
(Justice Hawkins not participating)
25-0008
IN THE INTEREST OF C.S. JR. AND Z.S., CHILDREN; from Taylor County; 11th Court of Appeals District (11-24-00186-CV, 717 SW3d 1, 12-12-24)
The Court vacates the judgments of the court of appeals and the trial court in part and dismisses the case for lack of jurisdiction.

Justice Young delivered the opinion of the Court, in which Chief Justice Blacklock, Justice Devine, Justice Sullivan, and Justice Hawkins joined.

Justice Lehrmann filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Bland and Justice Huddle joined, and in which Justice Busby joined as to Part II.
26-0030
IN RE S.H.; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00782-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-31-25)
motion to amend dismissed as moot
stay order issued January 23, 2026, lifted
Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus.

Per Curiam Opinion
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THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING CAUSES ARE DENIED:
23-0887
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND DR. JENNIFER A. SHUFORD, IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS COMMISSIONER OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES v. SKY MARKETING CORP., D/B/A HOMETOWN HERO; CREATE A CIG TEMPLE, LLC; DARRELL SURIF; AND DAVID WALDEN; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-21-00571-CV, 711 SW3d 227, 09-28-23)
emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
(Justice Sullivan not participating)
24-0525
S&B ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS, LTD. AND ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY v. SCALLON CONTROLS, INC.; from Jefferson County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-22-00261-CV, 716 SW3d 590, 05-23-24)
motion to modify opinion denied
The Court's judgment issued March 13, 2026 is corrected.
ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
25-0474
IN THE INTEREST OF A.B., A CHILD; from Tarrant County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-24-00558-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-01-25)
Justice Young filed an opinion concurring in the denial of the petition for review, in which Justice Sullivan and Justice Hawkins joined.
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25-0688
IN THE INTEREST OF A.C.P., A.I.P., A.M.P., M.J-R.P. III, AND M.C.S., CHILDREN; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-24-00653-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-25-25)
Statement of Justice Young respecting the denial of the petition for review, in which Justice Devine and Justice Sullivan joined.
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25-0941
IN THE INTEREST OF J.M. A CHILD; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00195-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-11-25)
Justice Sullivan filed an opinion concurring in the denial of the petition for review, in which Justice Young joined.
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25-1084
IN THE INTEREST OF D.T. AND M.B.M.V. A/K/A M.V., CHILDREN; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00394-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-06-25)
counsel's motion to withdraw granted
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25-1103
IN THE INTEREST OF L.J.K., A CHILD; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00443-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-30-25)
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25-1159
IN THE INTEREST OF K-K.J.B., A CHILD; from Bexar County; 4th Court of Appeals District (04-25-00489-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-19-25)
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26-0287
IN THE INTEREST OF E.J.S., A CHILD; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00700-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-12-26)
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26-0316
IN THE INTEREST OF M.H., A CHILD; from Harris County; 1st Court of Appeals District (01-25-00702-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-26)
Justice Sullivan filed an opinion concurring in the denial of the petitions for review, in which Justice Young joined.
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26-0077
IN THE INTEREST OF K.L.B., A CHILD; from Randall County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-25-00195-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-19-25)
counsel's motion to withdraw dismissed as moot
Justice Sullivan filed an opinion concurring in the denial of the petition for review, in which Justice Young joined.
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26-0101
AMIT SHARMA v. 6400 INDEPENDENCE PLANO, LLC D/B/A HUNTERS GLEN; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-00454-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-18-25)
26-0114
IN THE MATTER OF R.P.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-24-00315-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-09-25)
26-0359
HAROLD W. CRISWELL AND MARILYN EVELYN CRISWELL 1905 DUBLIN RD. PLANO, TEXAS 75094 v. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2005-FF2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-FF2; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-24-01476-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-29-26)
26-0418
MACEDONIO SANCHEZ GUILLEN v. NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND RICHARD PENA; from Travis County; 3rd Court of Appeals District (03-25-00372-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 03-11-26)
26-0486
IN THE INTEREST OF M.T., A CHILD; from McLennan County; 10th Court of Appeals District (10-26-00009-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-07-26)
counsel's motion to withdraw granted
ORDERS ON MOTIONS FOR REHEARING
THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED:
25-1022
IN THE MATTER OF C.E.C.; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-00259-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 09-18-25)
26-0167
IN RE THE COMMITMENT OF RUSSELL LEE LAIRD; from Harris County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-24-00555-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 10-21-25)
26-0270
IN THE INTEREST OF M.L.L., A.M.L, AND B.F.L., CHILDREN; from Gray County; 7th Court of Appeals District (07-25-00290-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 01-30-26)
as amended
motion to amend granted
THE MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
26-0046
IN RE ERIC NATHAN BATEMAN; from Galveston County; 14th Court of Appeals District (14-25-01130-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 12-23-25)
relator's motion for reconsideration dismissed as moot
26-0173
IN RE DAVID LYND; from Dallas County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-25-01541-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 02-19-26)
MISCELLANEOUS
THE FOLLOWING DIRECT APPEAL IS DISMISSED:
26-0456
JESUS CASTILLO v. NEIGHBORFAVOR, INC.; from Nueces County
THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS ARE DENIED:
26-0413
IN RE ROBERT WIGHTMAN-CERVANTES; from Cameron County; 13th Court of Appeals District
as amended
motion to recuse denied

Each Justice, having declined to voluntarily recuse, certified the motion to recuse to the remaining Justices of the Court. TEX. R. APP. P. 16.3(b). Having considered the motion with respect to each Justice without the participation of the Justice under consideration, the Court denies the motion to recuse.
26-0429
IN RE SCOTT MITCHELL OBEGINSKI; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-25-00413-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 11-20-26)
26-0435
IN RE JACOB C. LUCE; from Collin County; 5th Court of Appeals District (05-26-00516-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 04-28-26)
relator's emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
26-0439
IN RE SCOTT MITCHELL OBEGINSKI; from Montgomery County; 9th Court of Appeals District (09-26-00173-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-04-26)
emergency motion for temporary relief dismissed as moot
26-0502
IN RE B.B. AND N.B.; from Denton County; 2nd Court of Appeals District (02-26-00262-CV, ___ SW3d ___, 05-12-26)
motion for emergency stay denied
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