Explore 11 first amendment free speech court cases in Texas. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
First Amendment Free Speech Opinions in Texas (11)
Texas reporting law likely violates First Amendment for gender-affirming care providers
Texas Supreme Court · 2026-04-24 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100
Greg Abbott, in His Official Capacity as Governor of the State of Texas; Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services; And the Texas Dep...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-03-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Deveraux August Severin v. Phoebe Ann Lewis, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Deveraux August Severin, sued the defendant, Phoeb...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation suit
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-03-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
James Kevin Keel v. Bo Stallman, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, James Kevin Keel, sued the defendant, Bo Stallman, for defamat...
Towing Ordinance Unconstitutional Prior Restraint on Speech
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-02-12 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
City of Fort Worth v. JDB Towing, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Fort Worth challenged a lower court's ruling that its to...
Non-compete agreement unenforceable due to lack of consideration and reasonableness
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Mark Dubose and Hollie Oliver v. Brandon Allen Nelson, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceability...
City ordinance banning "sexually oriented" merchandise near parks upheld
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-02-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
City of Laredo v. Ashley Morales, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The City of Laredo appealed a trial court's decision that granted Ashley ...
Court Upholds Ban on Vague 'Sexually Suggestive' Costume Ordinance
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-01-30 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100
City of Austin v. Adam Sahyouni, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 30, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Austin appealed a lower court's decision that granted a tempora...
Texas Abortion Ban's Civil Enforcement Provision Upheld Against Free Speech Challenge
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-01-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
Texas Right to Life and John Seago v. Allison Van Stean; Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Surgical Health Services; Planned Parenthood South Texas Surgical Center; Planned Parenthood Center for Cho...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation suit
Texas Court of Appeals · 2026-01-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Jordan MacKenzie Sessions v. John Wesley Jerman, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jordan MacKenzie Sessions, sued the defendan...
Court Affirms City's Summary Judgment Against "Straight Pride" Event Organizers
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-05-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City...
City permit denial for 'Straight Pride' event upheld
Texas Supreme Court · 2025-05-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Shana Elliott and Lawrence Kalke v. City of College Station, Texas; Karl Mooney, in His Official Capacity as Mayor of the City of College Station; And Bryan Woods, in His Official Capacity as the City...