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Yes. Cases are dismissed when the plaintiff can't prove its case, misses deadlines, sues on time-barred debt, fails to appear, or agrees to dismiss as part of a settlement. A dismissal 'with prejudice' means they can't sue on that debt again.
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Updated November 2026. General information about Texas law, not legal advice for your case. Laws and court rules change; we review these answers regularly.