Opinion ID: 1768224
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Heading: Special Appearance Hearing

Text: The hearing on a special appearance is for the receipt of evidence and proof, not just argument. See O'Connor & Davis, O'Connor's Texas Rules  Civil Trials, Ch. 3 § 7, at 118 (1996); see also Jack B. Anglin Co. v. Tipps, 842 S.W.2d 266, 269 n. 4 (Tex.1992). The non-resident defendant carries the burden of proof to negate all bases of personal jurisdiction. See Kawasaki Steel Corp. v. Middleton, 699 S.W.2d 199, 203 (Tex.1985). On mandamus review, the relator has the burden of showing, based on the evidence presented to the trial court, an abuse of discretion and the inadequacy of ordinary appeal. Canadian Helicopters, 876 S.W.2d at 305.