Yujie Ren v. Anu Resources, LLC

OPINION

Martha Hill Jamison, Justice

Today, we again confirm that a defendant cannot evade jurisdiction in Texas simply by contending that his contacts with Texas were made in a representative capacity when that defendant allegedly committed intentional torts in Texas. In one issue, appellant Yujie Ren challenges the trial court’s order denying his special appearance, primarily because he alleges that all of his contacts with Texas were made in a representative capacity. We affirm.

Background

Appellee ANU Resources, LLC is in the business of acquiring, developing, and operating oil and gas…