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1. City of Keller v. WilsonCopy cite
   City of Keller v. Wilson, 168 S.W.3d 802 (Tex. 2005)cited by 9,362
2. Walker v. PackerCopy cite
   Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833 (Tex. 1992)cited by 8,126
3. Nixon v. Mr. Property Management Co.Copy cite
   Nixon v. Prop. Mgmt. Co., 690 S.W.2d 546 (Tex. 1985)cited by 6,855
4. Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc.Copy cite
   Downer v. Aquamarine Operators, Inc., 701 S.W.2d 238 (Tex. 1985)cited by 6,069
5. Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife v. MirandaCopy cite
   Tex. Dep't of Parks & Wildlife v. Miranda, 133 S.W.3d 217 (Tex. 2004)cited by 5,023
6. City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin AuthorityCopy cite
   City of Houston v. Clear Creek Basin Auth., 589 S.W.2d 671 (Tex. 1979)cited by 4,656
7. Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp.Copy cite
   Lehmann v. Har-Con Corp., 39 S.W.3d 191 (Tex. 2001)cited by 4,624
8. Texas Ass'n of Business v. Texas Air Control BoardCopy cite
   Tex. Ass'n of Bus. v. Tex. Air Control Bd., 852 S.W.2d 440 (Tex. 1993)cited by 4,526
9. In the interest of C.H.Copy cite
   In the interest of C.H., 89 S.W.3d 17 (Tex. 2002)cited by 4,510
10. Holley v. AdamsCopy cite
    Holley v. Adams, 544 S.W.2d 367 (Tex. 1976)cited by 4,481
11. In the Interest of J.F.C.Copy cite
    In the Interest of J.F.C., 96 S.W.3d 256 (Tex. 2002)cited by 4,408
12. Cain v. BainCopy cite
    Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986)cited by 4,117
13. In re Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaCopy cite
    In re Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., 148 S.W.3d 124 (Tex. 2004)cited by 4,091
14. In re King's EstateCopy cite
    In re King's Estate, 244 S.W.2d 660 (Tex. 1951)cited by 3,829
15. Valence Operating Co. v. DorsettCopy cite
    Valence Operating Co. v. Dorsett, 164 S.W.3d 656 (Tex. 2005)cited by 3,493
16. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. HavnerCopy cite
    Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc. v. Havner, 953 S.W.2d 706 (Tex. 1997)cited by 3,200
17. Bland Independent School District v. BlueCopy cite
    Bland Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Blue, 34 S.W.3d 547 (Tex. 2000)cited by 3,184
18. Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. KnottCopy cite
    Provident Life & Accident Ins. Co. v. Knott, 128 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. 2003)cited by 3,088
19. Garza v. AlviarCopy cite
    Garza v. Alviar, 395 S.W.2d 821 (Tex. 1965)cited by 2,862
20. Dow Chemical Co. v. FrancisCopy cite
    Dow Chem. Co. v. Francis, 46 S.W.3d 237 (Tex. 2001)cited by 2,806
21. BMC Software Belgium, NV v. MarchandCopy cite
    BMC Software Belgium, NV v. Marchand, 83 S.W.3d 789 (Tex. 2002)cited by 2,771
22. Verburgt v. DornerCopy cite
    Verburgt v. Dorner, 959 S.W.2d 615 (Tex. 1998)cited by 2,602
23. King Ranch, Inc. v. ChapmanCopy cite
    King Ranch, Inc. v. Chapman, 118 S.W.3d 742 (Tex. 2003)cited by 2,501
24. Pool v. Ford Motor Co.Copy cite
    Pool v. Ford Motor Co., 715 S.W.2d 629 (Tex. 1986)cited by 2,411
25. Coker v. CokerCopy cite
    Coker v. Coker, 650 S.W.2d 391 (Tex. 1983)cited by 2,268
26. Ford Motor Co. v. RidgwayCopy cite
    Ford Motor Co. v. Ridgway, 135 S.W.3d 598 (Tex. 2004)cited by 2,236
27. Texas Department of Human Services v. BoydCopy cite
    Tex. Dep't of Human Servs. v. Boyd, 727 S.W.2d 531 (Tex. 1987)cited by 2,055
28. in the Interest of J.P.B., a ChildCopy cite
    in the Interest of J.P.B., a Child, 180 S.W.3d 570 (Tex. 2005)cited by 1,933
29. Holick v. SmithCopy cite
    Holick v. Smith, 685 S.W.2d 18 (Tex. 1985)cited by 1,854
30. Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. v. FieldingCopy cite
    Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. v. Fielding, 289 S.W.3d 844 (Tex. 2009)cited by 1,825
31. Maritime Overseas Corp. v. EllisCopy cite
    Mar. Overseas Corp. v. Ellis, 971 S.W.2d 402 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,775
32. In the Interest of R.R. & S.J.S.Copy cite
    In the Interest of R.R. & S.J.S., 209 S.W.3d 112 (Tex. 2006)cited by 1,767
33. In the Interest of H.R.M.Copy cite
    In the Interest of H.R.M., 209 S.W.3d 105 (Tex. 2006)cited by 1,753
34. In the Interest of A.V.Copy cite
    In the Interest of A.V., 113 S.W.3d 355 (Tex. 2003)cited by 1,749
35. In re J.O.A.Copy cite
    In re J.O.A., 283 S.W.3d 336 (Tex. 2009)cited by 1,746
36. Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission v. IT-DavyCopy cite
    Tex. Natural Res. Conservation Comm'n v. IT-Davy, 74 S.W.3d 849 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,724
37. Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers and Contractors, Inc.Copy cite
    Formosa Plastics Corp. USA v. Presidio Engineers, 960 S.W.2d 41 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,716
38. Worford v. StamperCopy cite
    Worford v. Stamper, 801 S.W.2d 108 (Tex. 1991)cited by 1,711
39. Kindred v. Con/Chem, Inc.Copy cite
    Kindred v. Con/Chem, Inc., 650 S.W.2d 61 (Tex. 1983)cited by 1,671
40. American Transitional Care Centers of Texas, Inc. v. PalaciosCopy cite
    Am. Transitional Care Centers of Tex., Inc. v. Palacios, 46 S.W.3d 873 (Tex. 2001)cited by 1,625
41. McConnell v. Southside Independent School DistrictCopy cite
    McConnell v. Southside Indep. Sch. Dist., 858 S.W.2d 337 (Tex. 1993)cited by 1,620
42. Butnaru v. Ford Motor Co.Copy cite
    Butnaru v. Ford Motor Co., 84 S.W.3d 198 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,587
43. Mayhew v. Town of SunnyvaleCopy cite
    Mayhew v. Town of Sunnyvale, 964 S.W.2d 922 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,580
44. MacK Trucks, Inc. v. TamezCopy cite
    MacK Trucks, Inc. v. Tamez, 206 S.W.3d 572 (Tex. 2006)cited by 1,560
45. Southwestern Electric Power Co. v. GrantCopy cite
    Southwestern Elec. Power Co. v. Grant, 73 S.W.3d 211 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,531
46. Johnson v. Fourth Court of AppealsCopy cite
    Johnson v. Fourth Court of Appeals, 700 S.W.2d 916 (Tex. 1985)cited by 1,523
47. Craddock v. Sunshine Bus Lines, Inc.Copy cite
    Craddock v. Sunshine Bus Lines, Inc., 133 S.W.2d 124 (Tex. 1939)cited by 1,483
48. EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. RobinsonCopy cite
    EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinson, 923 S.W.2d 549 (Tex. 1996)cited by 1,467
49. FM Properties Operating Co. v. City of AustinCopy cite
    FM Props. Operating Co. v. City of Austin, 22 S.W.3d 868 (Tex. 2000)cited by 1,397
50. Science Spectrum, Inc. v. MartinezCopy cite
    Sci. Spectrum, Inc. v. Martinez, 941 S.W.2d 910 (Tex. 1997)cited by 1,388
51. Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. JacksonCopy cite
    Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757 (Tex. 2003)cited by 1,379
52. Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. v. SteelCopy cite
    Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. v. Steel, 997 S.W.2d 217 (Tex. 1999)cited by 1,375
53. McGalliard v. KuhlmannCopy cite
    McGalliard v. Kuhlmann, 722 S.W.2d 694 (Tex. 1986)cited by 1,371
54. American Tobacco Co., Inc. v. GrinnellCopy cite
    Am. Tobacco Co. v. Grinnell, 951 S.W.2d 420 (Tex. 1997)cited by 1,363
55. Transportation Insurance Co. v. MorielCopy cite
    Transp. Ins. Co. v. Moriel, 879 S.W.2d 10 (Tex. 1994)cited by 1,361
56. Jack B. Anglin Co., Inc. v. TippsCopy cite
    Jack B. Anglin Co. v. Tipps, 842 S.W.2d 266 (Tex. 1992)cited by 1,359
57. Bocquet v. HerringCopy cite
    Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,351
58. J.M. Davidson, Inc. v. WebsterCopy cite
    J.M. Davidson, Inc. v. Webster, 128 S.W.3d 223 (Tex. 2003)cited by 1,348
59. Randall's Food Markets, Inc. v. JohnsonCopy cite
    Randall's Food Markets, Inc. v. Johnson, 891 S.W.2d 640 (Tex. 1995)cited by 1,342
60. In the Interest of M.S.Copy cite
    In the Interest of M.S., 115 S.W.3d 534 (Tex. 2003)cited by 1,340
61. Gibbs v. General Motors CorporationCopy cite
    Gibbs v. Gen. Motors Corp., 450 S.W.2d 827 (Tex. 1970)cited by 1,335
62. Catalina v. BlasdelCopy cite
    Catalina v. Blasdel, 881 S.W.2d 295 (Tex. 1994)cited by 1,330
63. KPMG Peat Marwick v. Harrison County Housing Finance Corp.Copy cite
    KPMG Peat Marwick v. Harrison Cnty. Hous. Fin. Corp., 988 S.W.2d 746 (Tex. 1999)cited by 1,299
64. Carr v. BrasherCopy cite
    Carr v. Brasher, 776 S.W.2d 567 (Tex. 1989)cited by 1,288
65. Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co.Copy cite
    Sterner v. Marathon Oil Co., 767 S.W.2d 686 (Tex. 1989)cited by 1,284
66. Anderson v. City of Seven PointsCopy cite
    Anderson v. City of Seven Points, 806 S.W.2d 791 (Tex. 1991)cited by 1,265
67. Great American Reserve Insurance Co. v. San Antonio Plumbing Supply Co.Copy cite
    Great Am. Reserve Ins. Co. v. San Antonio Plumbing Supply Co., 391 S.W.2d 41 (Tex. 1965)cited by 1,261
68. Arthur Andersen & Co. v. Perry Equipment Corp.Copy cite
    Arthur Andersen & Co. v. Perry Equip. Corp., 945 S.W.2d 812 (Tex. 1997)cited by 1,257
69. Cire v. CummingsCopy cite
    Cire v. Cummings, 134 S.W.3d 835 (Tex. 2004)cited by 1,243
70. Ortiz v. JonesCopy cite
    Ortiz v. Jones, 917 S.W.2d 770 (Tex. 1996)cited by 1,242
71. County of Cameron v. BrownCopy cite
    Cnty. of Cameron v. Brown, 80 S.W.3d 549 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,241
72. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. MaloneCopy cite
    Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. Malone, 972 S.W.2d 35 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,218
73. Texas Department of Transportation v. JonesCopy cite
    Tex. Dep't of Transp. v. Jones, 8 S.W.3d 636 (Tex. 1999)cited by 1,205
74. Travelers Insurance Co. v. JoachimCopy cite
    Travelers Ins. Co. v. Joachim, 315 S.W.3d 860 (Tex. 2010)cited by 1,188
75. Bowie Memorial Hospital v. WrightCopy cite
    Bowie Mem'l Hosp. v. Wright, 79 S.W.3d 48 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,185
76. In the Interest of J.L.Copy cite
    In the Interest of J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79 (Tex. 2005)cited by 1,183
77. Centeq Realty, Inc. v. SieglerCopy cite
    Centeq Realty, Inc. v. Siegler, 899 S.W.2d 195 (Tex. 1995)cited by 1,177
78. Kerry Heckman, on Behalf of Themselves and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Williamson CountyCopy cite
    Heckman v. Williamson Cnty., 369 S.W.3d 137 (Tex. 2012)cited by 1,137
79. Tony Gullo Motors I, L.P. and Brien Garcia v. Nury ChapaCopy cite
    Tony Gullo Motors I, L.P. v. Nury Chapa, 212 S.W.3d 299 (Tex. 2006)cited by 1,126
80. Joe v. Two Thirty Nine Joint VentureCopy cite
    Joe v. Two Thirty Nine Joint Venture, 145 S.W.3d 150 (Tex. 2004)cited by 1,120
81. City of Brownsville v. AlvaradoCopy cite
    City of Brownsville v. Alvarado, 897 S.W.2d 750 (Tex. 1995)cited by 1,112
82. Johnson v. Brewer & Pritchard, P.C.Copy cite
    Johnson v. Brewer & Pritchard, P.C., 73 S.W.3d 193 (Tex. 2002)cited by 1,112
83. The City of El Paso v. Lilli M. HeinrichCopy cite
    The City of El Paso v. Heinrich, 284 S.W.3d 366 (Tex. 2009)cited by 1,105
84. Doe v. Boys Clubs of Greater Dallas, Inc.Copy cite
    Doe v. Boys Clubs of Greater Dallas, Inc., 907 S.W.2d 472 (Tex. 1995)cited by 1,095
85. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh v. CBI Industries, Inc.Copy cite
    Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh v. CBI Indus., 907 S.W.2d 517 (Tex. 1995)cited by 1,082
86. Continental Coffee Products Co. v. CazarezCopy cite
    Cont'l Coffee Prods. Co. v. Cazarez, 937 S.W.2d 444 (Tex. 1997)cited by 1,065
87. In the Interest of G. M.Copy cite
    In the Interest of G. M., 596 S.W.2d 846 (Tex. 1980)cited by 1,056
88. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. MartinezCopy cite
    Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Martinez, 977 S.W.2d 328 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,037
89. Gulbenkian v. PennCopy cite
    Gulbenkian v. Penn, 252 S.W.2d 929 (Tex. 1952)cited by 1,036
90. Plas-Tex, Inc. v. U.S. Steel Corp.Copy cite
    Plas-Tex, Inc. v. U.S. Steel Corp., 772 S.W.2d 442 (Tex. 1989)cited by 1,030
91. Holt Atherton Industries, Inc. v. HeineCopy cite
    Holt Atherton Indus. v. Heine, 835 S.W.2d 80 (Tex. 1992)cited by 1,016
92. Croucher v. CroucherCopy cite
    Croucher v. Croucher, 660 S.W.2d 55 (Tex. 1983)cited by 1,015
93. TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. PowellCopy cite
    TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powell, 811 S.W.2d 913 (Tex. 1991)cited by 1,009
94. Johnson & Higgins of Texas, Inc. v. Kenneco Energy, Inc.Copy cite
    Johnson & Higgins of Tex., Inc. v. Kenneco Energy, Inc., 962 S.W.2d 507 (Tex. 1998)cited by 1,006
95. Beaumont Bank, N.A. v. BullerCopy cite
    Beaumont Bank, N.A. v. Buller, 806 S.W.2d 223 (Tex. 1991)cited by 1,006
96. Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corporation v. AuldCopy cite
    Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887 (Tex. 2000)cited by 994
97. State v. ShumakeCopy cite
    State v. Shumake, 199 S.W.3d 279 (Tex. 2006)cited by 978
98. Helena Chemical Co. v. WilkinsCopy cite
    Helena Chem. Co. v. Wilkins, 47 S.W.3d 486 (Tex. 2001)cited by 973
99. State Department of Highways & Public Transportation v. PayneCopy cite
    State Dep't of Highways & Pub. Transp. v. Payne, 838 S.W.2d 235 (Tex. 1992)cited by 963
100. Federal Sign v. Texas Southern UniversityCopy cite
     Fed. Sign v. Tex. Southern Univ., 951 S.W.2d 401 (Tex. 1997)cited by 948

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