The State of Texas, Petitioner v. Tom Rotello, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the Rotellos received adequate due‑process notice of the trial court’s intent to dismiss, that the hearing on their motion to reinstate satisfied procedural requirements, and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing the case for want of prosecution. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals and affirmed the trial‑court dismissal. Justice McGEE dissented, arguing that the appellate court’s judgment should be affirmed.