April 2010 Cases Decided by the First Court of Appeals
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April 2010 Appellate Decisions with Links to Opinions in Civil Cases:  

Opinion Release Dates: April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 19, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2010   

Released Opinions

April 29, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

McGowen v. Lewis (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Massengale               
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale
01-07-01095-CV Kenric Orlando McGowen v. Charles Edward Lewis                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 2 of Harris County

Henderson v. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack
01-08-00376-CV Louatrice Henderson v. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center                       
Appeal from 80th District Court of Harris County

RRB Land Investments LTD v. Harris County Appraisal District (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29,
2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00519-CV RRB Land Investments LTD commonly known by Defendants as Cypresswood Venture I Ltd
v. Harris County Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board of Harris County Appraisal District                
Appeal from 281st District Court of Harris County

Milbank 521 Sam Houston I LLC v. Harris County Appraisal District (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29,
2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack
01-09-00541-CV Milbank 521 Sam Houston I LLC, Milbank 521 Sam Houston II LLC, Milbank 521 Sam
Houston III LLC, Milbank 521 Sam Houston IV LLC and Milbank 521 V LLC, commonly known the the
Defendant as 521 Atrium LP; Milbank 505 Sam Houston I LLC, Milbank 505 Sam Houston v. Harris County
Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board of Harris County Appraisal District                       Appeal
from 280th District Court of Harris County

"District"  v.  Etal (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00652-CV Harris County Appraisal District (herein the "District"  v. Chein-Li Kang Shen Etal, as the
Property Owners and the Property Owners                       
Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County

Harris County Appraisal District v. KMI Yorktown LP (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00661-CV Harris County Appraisal District ( hereinafter) the District  v. KMI Yorktown LP                       
Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County

Jones v. Precella (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00954-CV Terry L. Jones v. Mary Lou Precella                       
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

Palmer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00141-CR Thomas Otis Palmer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 23rd District Court of Brazoria County

Zelaya v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00376-CR Jorge Alberto Zelaya v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 209th District Court of Harris County

Zelaya v Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00377-CR Jorge Alberto Zelaya v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 209th District Court of Harris County

Zelaya v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00378-CR Jorge Alberto Zelaya v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 209th District Court of Harris County

Veltz v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Sharp)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Sharp                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00803-CR Hiram Veltz v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County

Veltz v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Sharp)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Sharp                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00804-CR Hiram Veltz v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County

Montalvo v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-01134-CR Guillermo Montalvo v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 208th District Court of Harris County

Montalvo v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Sharp)
OPINION CONCURRING IN PART WITH, AND DISSENTING IN PART TO, THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT:
Concurring and Dissenting Opinion by Justice Sharp                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-01134-CR Guillermo Montalvo v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 208th District Court of Harris County

Flores v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00129-CR Andres Gilberto Flores v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 268th District Court of Fort Bend County

Flores v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00130-CR Andres Gilberto Flores v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 268th District Court of Fort Bend County

Flores v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00131-CR Andres Gilberto Flores v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 268th District Court of Fort Bend County

Palmer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00280-CR Thomas Otis Palmer v. The State of Texas                      
Appeal from 23rd District Court of Brazoria County

Palmer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00281-CR Thomas Otis Palmer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 23rd District Court of Brazoria County

Palmer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 29, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00282-CR Thomas Otis Palmer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 23rd District Court of Brazoria County

April 28, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 28, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Higley and Bland
01-10-00284-CV In re BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP                       
Appeal from 56th District Court of Galveston County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 27, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Michael Wolfe (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 27, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley)
01-10-00302-CV In re Michael Wolfe                       
Appeal from 281st District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 26, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Gene E. Phillips (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 26, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Jennings and Higley
01-10-00285-CV In re Gene E. Phillips                       
Appeal from 295th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 22, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

McCollum v. Texas Department of Licensing And Regulation (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22,
2010)(Hanks)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Hanks                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00414-CV Carolyn K. McCollum v. Texas Department Of Licensing And Regulation f/k/a Texas
Cosmetology Commission                       
Appeal from 165th District Court of Harris County

Blevins v. Andrews (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00598-CV Charles Blevins v. Diane E. Andrews                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 3 of Harris County

Diamond Offshore Management Company v. Cummings (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00647-CV Diamond Offshore Management Company , Diamond Offshore Services Company v.
Johnathan Cummings                       
Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County

Apache Industrial Painting v. Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22,
2010)(Hanks)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice Hanks                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00812-CV Apache Industrial Painting v. Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation                       Appeal
from 212th District Court of Galveston County

In re Art Harris (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS:   
Before  
01-09-00771-CV In re Art Harris                       
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County

Polycomp Administrative Services, Inc. v. Jackson (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Alcala)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00999-CV Polycomp Administrative Services, Inc. v. Jonathan David Jackson and Brenda Jackson          
             Appeal from 164th District Court of Harris County

Harris County Appraisal District v. Bishop (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-01004-CV Harris County Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board of Harris County Appraisal
District v. J. Morgan & Margaret Bishop, as the property owners and the property owners                       Appeal
from 55th District Court of Harris County

Suttles v. Vestin realty Mortgage I, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Alcala)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-01023-CV Tracy Suttles and wife, Cynthia Suttles v. Vestin Realty Mortgage I, Inc., a Maryland
corporation; Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc., a Maryland corporation, and Vestin Fund, III LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company                       
Appeal from 113th District Court of Harris County

Parker v. Fourth Church of Christ Scientist (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-01035-CV Betty Jo Parker and Anita Lee v. Fourth Church of Christ Scientist                       
Appeal from 334th District Court of Harris County

Thomas v. McGuirt (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-01057-CV Tommy Thomas v. Marcus McGuirt                       
Appeal from 152nd District Court of Harris County

Rig Fabricators & Repair, Inc. v. Stephens (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam  
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00168-CV Rig Fabricators & Repair, Inc. v. Steve Stephens d/b/a and a/k/a Terra-Texas Company         
Appeal from 234th District Court of Harris County Criminal Causes Decided:

Criminal Causes Decided:

Shearer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-06-00167-CR Robert S. Shearer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Shearer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-06-00168-CR Robert S. Shearer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Shearer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-06-00169-CR Robert S. Shearer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Shearer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-06-00170-CR Robert S. Shearer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Shearer v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-06-00171-CR Robert S. Shearer v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Nelson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Massngale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00390-CR Donald E. Nelson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County

Koonce v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00456-CR Albert Lee Koonce v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County

Staggs v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00565-CR Jonathon Russell Staggs v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 252nd District Court of Jefferson County

Staggs v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00570-CR Jonathon Russell Staggs v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 252nd District Court of Jefferson County

Murphy v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Alcala)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Alcala                        
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00768-CR William Albert Murphy v. The State of Texas                      
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County

Murphy v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Alcala)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Alcala                        
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00769-CR William Albert Murphy v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County

Duncan v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00875-CR Melvin Laron Duncan v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 337th District Court of Harris County

Cooper v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00264-CR Jake Mitchell Cooper v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 337th District Court of Harris County

Bronson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00266-CR Marcus Dawayne Bronson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 185th District Court of Harris County

Gilbert v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00351-CR Gay Lane Gilbert v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 248th District Court of Harris County

Gilbert v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-01135-CR Gerald Earl Gilbert v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 228th District Court of Harris County

Lisney v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-10-00174-CR James R. Lisney v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 184th District Court of Harris County

April 19, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Esther Anderson and Benson & Anderson, LLP (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 19, 2010)(Bland)
GRANT PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-10-00182-CV In re Esther Anderson and Benson & Anderson, L.L.P.                       
Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 16, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

JSC Neftegas-Impex v. Transcontinental Products and Services, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 22,
2010)(Taft)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Taft                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Taft and Sharp
01-07-00397-CV JSC Neftegas-Impex v. Transcontinental Products and Services, Inc. and Citibank, N.A.           
Appeal from 152nd District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 15, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

Pickard v. LJH Enterprises, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-07-01105-CV Richard Pickard v. LJH Enterprises, Inc.                       
Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County

Hotze v. City of Houston (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Wilson)
OPINION DISSENTING TO THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Dissenting Opinion by Judge Wilson                         
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Hanks
01-08-00016-CV Bruce R. Hotze v. Bill White, Mayor and City of Houston                       
Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County

Hotze v. City of Houston (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Hanks)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Hanks                         
Before Judge Wilson, Justices Alcala and Hanks
01-08-00016-CV Bruce R. Hotze v. Bill White, Mayor and City of Houston                       
Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County

Wingo v. Oakwood Villa Apts. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00171-CV Eva Jean Wingo v. Oakwood Villa Apts.                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County

Tellepsen Builders, L.P v. Kendall/Heaton Associates, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15,
2010)(Massengale)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Massengale                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale
01-08-00295-CV Tellepsen Builders, L.P. v. Kendall/Heaton Associates, Inc., and CBM Engineers, Inc.              
         Appeal from 269th District Court of Harris County

Whitton v. Loescher (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00497-CV Terry G. Whitton v. Edward M. Loescher and April Loescher                       
Appeal from 11th District Court of Harris County

Ameriquest Mortgage Company v. Ashworth (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Keyes)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00544-CV Ameriquest Mortgage Company f/k/a Long Beach Mortgage v. Clyde Ashworth and Paula
Welch                      
Appeal from 122nd District Court of Galveston County

Gulley v. Davis (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT:   
Before  
01-08-00572-CV Joe B. Gulley, Jr. and Imelda Gulley v. Wirt Davis, II, Individually, et al                       
Appeal from 411th District Court of Polk County

Simien v. Unifund CCR Partners (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Justices Keyes, Alcala and Hanks
01-08-00593-CV Michelle D. Simien v. Unifund CCR Partners                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 4 of Harris County

Robertson v. Melamed (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00832-CV Ted Lawrence Robertson v. Sandy Melamed                       
Appeal from 151st District Court of Harris County

Young v. Texas First Bank (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00835-CV George A. Young and Shirley A. Young v. Texas First Bank and Mynde S. Eisen                     
Appeal from 212th District Court of Galveston County

Pryor v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00855-CV Travis Pryor Sr. v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for the Registered
Holders of GSAMP Trust 2005-SD1 , Mortgage Pass - Through Certificates, Series 2005- SD1 And Ocwen
Loan Serviding LLC                       
Appeal from Co Ct at Law No 3 & Probate Ct of Brazoria County

Penson v. Auto Care America (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Hanks)
DISMISS APPEAL: Opinion by Justice Hanks                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00889-CV Thomas Penson v. Auto Care America                       
Appeal from 268th District Court of Fort Bend County

Mustafa v. Matrut (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Hanks)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Hanks                        
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00985-CV Osman Mustafa, d/b/a Sam's General Trading, Inc. and Shell Rabbit Lube and Shell Rapid
Lube v. Karim Matrut                       
Appeal from 334th District Court of Harris County

Cox v. Cox (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00423-CV Bill Cox v. Ruby Cox                       
Appeal from 309th District Court of Harris County

Texas DPS v. Potter (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Bland)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00822-CV Texas Department of Public Safety v. Kristina A. Potter                       
Appeal from County Court at Law of Austin County

Ashkar Engineering Corporation v. Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.]
Apr. 15, 2010)(Higley)
DISMISS APPEAL: Opinion by Justice Higley                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00855-CV Ashkar Engineering Corporation v. Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation                       
Appeal from 215th District Court of Harris County

Thompson v. Abram (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00878-CV Leonard Thompson v. Ashley Nicole Abram                       
Appeal from 311th District Court of Harris County

Millar v. Reliant Hardwood Flooring, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00915-CV Reni Millar v. Reliant Hardwood Flooring, Inc.                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 1 of Harris County

Ranger Specialized Glass, Inc. v. G.T. Leach Builders, LLC (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per
Curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-10-00009-CV Ranger Specialized Glass, Inc., and Ranger Glass San Antonio, Inc. v. G.T. Leach Builders,
L.L.C.                       
Appeal from 269th District Court of Harris County

In re Barbara Regina Schlein (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Per Curiam)
DENY MOTION: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00283-CV In re Barbara Regina Schlein                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 2 of Galveston County

Criminal Causes Decided:

Bullard v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00861-CR Frank Bullard III v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from County Court at Law No 1 of Galveston County

Jackson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Hanks)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Hanks                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00223-CR Demichael R. Jackson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 241st District Court of Smith County

Alexander v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00300-CR Daryl Wayne Alexander v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County

Santee v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(Hanks)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Hanks                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00412-CR Lavar John Santee v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 209th District Court of Harris County

Jones v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(per curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00640-CR Mark Anthony Jones v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County

Hernandez v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00795-CR Eric Victoriano Hernandez v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 262nd District Court of Harris County

Banks v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 15, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland)
01-10-00125-CR Rodney Dewayne Banks v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from Co Crim Ct at Law No 12 of Harris County

April 9, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Kerry E. Dinges (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 9, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Hanks, Higley and Massengale
01-10-00279-CV In re Kerry E. Dinges                       
Appeal from 312th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 8, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

Figueroa v. Davis (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-07-01109-CV Maria C. Figueroa v. Edgar Davis                       
Appeal from Co Civil Ct at Law No 2 of Harris County

Washington v. Taylor (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Bland and Massengale
01-08-00255-CV Raymond Washington v. Jimmie Taylor, Maddie Taylor, and Larry Cole                       Appeal
from 151st District Court of Harris County

Robinson v. Department of Family and Protective Services (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8,
2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00480-CV Tawana Rena Robinson v. Department of Family and Protective Services                       
Appeal from 313th District Court of Harris County

Vinson v. American Bureau of Shipping (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Jennings)
REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice
Jennings                         
Before Justice Jennings
01-08-00922-CV Harrison Vinson v. American Bureau of Shipping, Global Santa Fe Drilling Corporation,
Global Santa Fe Corporation, Global Santa Fe Offshore Services, Inc., Global Santa Fe Operations, National
Oilwell L.P., National Oilwell Varco, L.P., and National Oilwell Norway, A.S.                       Appeal from 152nd
District Court of Harris County

Touradji v. Play Oil & Gas GP, LLC (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00403-CV Paul Touradji and Deeprock Venture Partners, LP v. Play Oil & Gas GP, LLC, Playa LP,
Beach Capital, and Gary M. Beach                       
Appeal from 55th District Court of Harris County

In re Tomas Gonzalez (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(per curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00209-CV In re Tomas Gonzalez                       
Appeal from 311th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

Rollins v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00622-CR Willie Eugene Rollins III v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County

Borgfeld v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00692-CR Erik Douglas Borgfeld v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 182nd District Court of Harris County

Berhardt v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00736-CR Jerimiah James Berhardt v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County

Conklin v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Keyes)
DISMISS APPEAL: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00838-CR David Mark Conklin v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 337th District Court of Harris County

Garcia-Sandoval v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Massengale)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Massengale                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-08-00842-CR Jesus Oswal Garcia-Sandoval v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 338th District Court of Harris County

Rodriguez v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00926-CR Anthony Phillip Rodriguez v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 232nd District Court of Harris County

Fegans v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00991-CR Artimus Lorenzo Fegans v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County

Lawrence v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Radack)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Chief Justice Radack                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00209-CR Lamond Mayrice Lawrence v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 7th District Court of Smith County

Dominique v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00385-CR Kevin Jonathan Dominique v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 239th District Court of Brazoria County

Johnson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Jennings)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00442-CR Barry Anthony Johnson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 300th District Court of Brazoria County

In re Jerimiah James Berhardt (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(Keyes)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00690-CR In re Jerimiah James Berhardt                       
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County

Lara v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00888-CR Eluterio Lara, Jr. v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 56th District Court of Galveston County

Wingate v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 8, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-10-00051-CR Karen Alyse Wingate v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 174th District Court of Harris County

April 7, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:


Criminal Causes Decided:

Castillo v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 7, 2010)(Sharp)
OPINION DISSENTING TO THIS COURT'S JUDGMENT: Dissenting Opinion by Justice Sharp                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Taft and Sharp
01-08-00188-CR Carlos Castillo v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 208th District Court of Harris County

April 6, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Lynn L. Goetz (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 6, 2010)(per curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00274-CV In re Lynn L. Goetz                       
Appeal from 129th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 2, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

In re Mark D. Luebe (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 2, 2010)(Alcala)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00908-CV In re Mark D. Luebe                       
Appeal from 257th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

April 1, 2010

Civil Causes Decided:

Olshan Foundation Repair Company v. Dauria (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Higley)
DISMISS APPEAL: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00806-CV Olshan Foundation Repair Company v. Mary Kay Dauria                       
Appeal from 164th District Court of Harris County

Vandemark v. Jimenez (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00168-CV Philip Todd Vandemark v. Elaine M. Jimenez and The Office of the Attorney General               
        Appeal from 328th District Court of Fort Bend County

Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. v. Carruth-Doggett, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1,
2010)(Keyes)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00399-CV Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. v. Carruth-Doggett, Inc. d/b/a ToyotaLift of Houston      
                 
Appeal from 165th District Court of Harris County

Afiltration.Com, Inc. v. EcoProduct Solutions, L.P. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
SET ASIDE TC JUDGMENT AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR RENDITION OF JUDGMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH PARTIES' AGREEMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-09-00678-CV Afiltration.Com, Inc. v. EcoProduct Solutions, L.P.                       
Appeal from 333rd District Court of Harris County

In re Olshan Foundation Repair Company (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Alcala)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00682-CV In re Olshan Foundation Repair Company                       
Appeal from 164th District Court of Harris County

Ramon v. Teacher Retirement System of Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00684-CV Rachel C. Ramon class representative and potential class members v. Teacher Retirement
System of Texas, James H. Lee, Robert P. Gauntt, John Graham , Jr., and Dory A. Wiley                       Appeal
from 55th District Court of Harris County

Kloeris, M.D. v. Stockdale (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-09-00711-CV Steven Philip Kloeris, M.D., and Rajeswari Thisgara Rajan, M.D. v. Charles and Jamie
Stockdale, Individually and as Representatives of the Estate of Charles William Stockdale, III and James and
Toren Dukes, as legal Guardians of Minor Children, Allyson Lenora Stockdale and Charles William Stockdale,
IV                       
Appeal from 133rd District Court of Harris County

Prairie View A&M University v. Chatha (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Justice Alcala
01-09-00840-CV Prairie View A&M University v. Diljit K. Chatha                       
Appeal from 155th District Court of Waller County

In re Robert J. Schlein (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00006-CV In re Robert J. Schlein
Appeal from 280th District Court of Harris County

In re Noble Royalties, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
DENY PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-10-00128-CV In re Noble Royalties, Inc.
Appeal from 113th District Court of Harris County

Criminal Causes Decided:

Jones v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00532-CR Zaric Travon Jones v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 434th District Court of Fort Bend County

Henderson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Justices Jennings, Higley and Sharp
01-08-00558-CR Lee Andrew Henderson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 411th District Court of Polk County

Aldrige v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Alcala)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Alcala                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00614-CR John Carl Aldrige v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County

Dozier v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Bland)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Bland                         
Before Justices Jennings, Hanks and Bland
01-08-00901-CR Kelly Wayne Dozier v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 434th District Court of Fort Bend County

Wright v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(Alcala)
MODIFY TC JUDGMENT AND AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT AS MODIFIED: Opinion by Justice Alcala                        
 
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-08-00925-CR Michael Henry Wright v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 248th District Court of Harris County

Boutte v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00334-CR Derrick Alonzo Boutte v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from Crim Dist Ct of Jefferson County

Reed v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-09-00869-CR Calvin Demond Reed v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County

Flores v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam  
Before Justices Keyes, Sharp and Massengale
01-10-00050-CR Nelson Isaac Flores v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 180th District Court of Harris County

Johnson v. Texas (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 1, 2010)(per curiam)
DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam                         
Before Chief Justice Radack, Justices Alcala and Higley
01-10-00060-CR Belinda A. Johnson v. The State of Texas                       
Appeal from 176th District Court of Harris County
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