Chapter 21-4 Case or Controversy Requirement

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21-4 Case or Controversy Requirement

Texas courts do not have subject matter jurisdiction where there is no case or contro-versy.49 Texas courts apply justiciability doctrines, including mootness, ripeness, and standing, to determine if a case or controversy exists.50


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[49] See Patterson v. Planned Parenthood, 971 S.W.2d 439 (Tex. 1998).

[50] Patterson v. Planned Parenthood, 971 S.W.2d 439 (Tex. 1998).

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