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co-conspirator exception in Texas

40 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1978–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Legate v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2026
2 sentences

2026Guevara, 297 S.W.3d at 361 (citing Legate v. State, 52 S.W.3d 797, 803 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 2001, pet. ref’d)).

2024Legate v. State, 52 S.W.3d 797, 803 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2001, pet. ref’d).

1010
Roy v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–2004
2 sentences

2004Roy v. State , 608 S.W.2d 645, 651 (Tex. Crim.

2004Roy v. State , 608 S.W.2d 645, 651 (Tex. Crim.

67
Meador v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2026
2 sentences

2026See Meador v. State, 812 S.W.2d 330, 332 (Tex. Crim. App. 1991) (“When two or more people take part in the commission of a felony, evidence of a conspiracy is admissible even though the substantive crime of conspiracy is not charged.”).

2018Crum v. State, 946 S.W.2d 349, 363 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, pet. ref’d); see also Meador v. State, 812 S.W.2d 330, 332 (Tex. Crim.

57
Deeb v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2001
2 sentences

2001Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 697 (Tex.Crim.App.1991); Crum v. State, 946 S.W.2d 349, 363 (Tex.App.-Houston [14 Dist.] 1997, pet. ref'd).

1997See Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 697 (Tex.Crim.App.1991), cer t. denied, 505 U.S. 1223 , 112 S.Ct. 3038 , 120 L.Ed.2d 907 (1992).

33
Bourjaily v. United Statesred
scotus · 1987 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2007
2 sentences

2007See id.; Bourjaily v. United States, 483 U.S. 171, 183 , 107 S.Ct. 2775, 2782 , 97 L.Ed.2d 144 (1987) (“We think that the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule is firmly enough rooted in our jurisprudence that, under this Court’s holding in Roberts, a court need not independently inquire into the reliability of such statements.”); Wiggins, 152 S.W.3d at 660.

2007See id.; Bourjaily v. United States, 483 U.S. 171, 183 , 107 S.Ct. 2775, 2782 , 97 L.Ed.2d 144 (1987) (“We think that the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule is firmly enough rooted in our jurisprudence that, under this Court’s holding in Roberts, a court need not independently inquire into the reliability of such statements.”); Wiggins, 152 S.W.3d at 660.

26
Crum v. Stategreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2018
2 sentences

2018Crum v. State, 946 S.W.2d 349, 363 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1997, pet. ref’d); see also Meador v. State, 812 S.W.2d 330, 332 (Tex. Crim.

2001Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 697 (Tex.Crim.App.1991); Crum v. State, 946 S.W.2d 349, 363 (Tex.App.-Houston [14 Dist.] 1997, pet. ref'd).

22
Howard v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Howard v. State, 962 S.W.2d 119, 123 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. refd); Vasquez v. State, 902 S.W.2d 627, n. 3 (Tex.App. — El Paso 1995), reversed and remanded on other grounds, 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Murdock v. State, 840 S.W.2d 558, 562 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 1992, pet. ref'd).

2001Howard v. State , 962 S.W.2d. 119, 123 (Tex. App. -Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. ref'd); Vasquez v. State , 902 S.W.2d 627, n.3 (Tex. App.-El Paso 1995, reversed and remanded on other grounds , 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex. Crim.

22
Vasquez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Howard v. State, 962 S.W.2d 119, 123 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. refd); Vasquez v. State, 902 S.W.2d 627, n. 3 (Tex.App. — El Paso 1995), reversed and remanded on other grounds, 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Murdock v. State, 840 S.W.2d 558, 562 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 1992, pet. ref'd).

2001Howard v. State , 962 S.W.2d. 119, 123 (Tex. App. -Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. ref'd); Vasquez v. State , 902 S.W.2d 627, n.3 (Tex. App.-El Paso 1995, reversed and remanded on other grounds , 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex. Crim.

22
Rodriquez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1977 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1978–1979
2 sentences

1978Moreover, it is well established that the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule is “a rule of evidence applicable to the prosecution of any offense in which co-conspirators participate.” Rodriquez v. State, 552 S.W.2d 451, 454 (Tex.Cr.App.1977).

1978Moreover, it is well established that the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule is "a rule of evidence applicable to the prosecution of any offense in which co-conspirators participate." Rodriquez v. State, 552 S.W.2d 451, 454 (Tex.Cr.App.1977).

22
Byrd v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Byrd, 187 S.W.3d at 443–44 (explaining that co-conspirator exception to hearsay rule is “very narrow”).

2019See Byrd v. State, 187 S.W.3d 436 , 440–44 (Tex. Crim.

11
Boles v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Boles v. State, 598 S.W.2d 274 , 279–81 (Tex. Crim.

11
Wiggins v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See id.; Bourjaily v. United States, 483 U.S. 171, 183 , 107 S.Ct. 2775, 2782 , 97 L.Ed.2d 144 (1987) (“We think that the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule is firmly enough rooted in our jurisprudence that, under this Court’s holding in Roberts, a court need not independently inquire into the reliability of such statements.”); Wiggins, 152 S.W.3d at 660.

11
Davis v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003App. 1993) (an undercover police officer’s statements in a tape-recorded conversation are admissible as a statement of a co-conspirator ); Davis v. State , 791 S.W.2d 308, 309 (Tex. App. — Corpus Christi 1990, pet. ref’d) (a co-conspirator’s taped conversation with undercover officer is admissible); Eminger v. State , 718 S.W.2d 406, 407-08 (Tex. App. — Fort Worth 1986, no pet.) (a confidential informant’s statements in a tape-recorded conversation are admissible under the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule).

11
Eminger v. Stategreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003App. 1993) (an undercover police officer’s statements in a tape-recorded conversation are admissible as a statement of a co-conspirator ); Davis v. State , 791 S.W.2d 308, 309 (Tex. App. — Corpus Christi 1990, pet. ref’d) (a co-conspirator’s taped conversation with undercover officer is admissible); Eminger v. State , 718 S.W.2d 406, 407-08 (Tex. App. — Fort Worth 1986, no pet.) (a confidential informant’s statements in a tape-recorded conversation are admissible under the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule).

11
Murdoch v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Howard v. State, 962 S.W.2d 119, 123 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. refd); Vasquez v. State, 902 S.W.2d 627, n. 3 (Tex.App. — El Paso 1995), reversed and remanded on other grounds, 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Murdock v. State, 840 S.W.2d 558, 562 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 1992, pet. ref'd).

11
McDuff v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999This is especially true "with regard to the admission of evidence.” McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex.Crim.App.1997), ce rt. denied, 522 U.S. 844 , 118 S.Ct. 125 , 139 L.Ed.2d 75 (1997). .Appellant complains on appeal that the trial court did not conduct a hearing to determine if there was a sufficient indicia of reliability attached to Trevino’s testimony regarding Chris's statements.

11
Romero v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Even if there was some confusion about whether the trial court admitted this testimony under either the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule or under the provision excluding declarations against interest from the hearsay rule, this Court notes when a trial court's decision "is correct on any theoiy of law applicable to the case, it will be sustained.” See Howard v. State, 941 S.W.2d 102 , n. 6 at 111 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Romero v. State, 800 S.W.2d 539, 543 (Tex.Crim.App.1990).

11
Deeb v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 697 (Tex.Crim.App.1991), cer t. denied, 505 U.S. 1223 , 112 S.Ct. 3038 , 120 L.Ed.2d 907 (1992).

1997See Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 697 (Tex.Crim.App.1991), cer t. denied, 505 U.S. 1223 , 112 S.Ct. 3038 , 120 L.Ed.2d 907 (1992).

11
Bass v. Stategreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Tex. R.CRIM.Evid. 801(e)(2)(E); Deeb v. State, 815 S.W.2d 692, 696 (Tex.Crim.App.1991); Bass v. State, 830 S.W.2d 142, 147 (Tex.Crim.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1992, pet. ref'd).

11
Lape v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Lape v. State, 893 S.W.2d 949, 954-55 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, pet. ref'd.).

1996Lape v. State, 893 S.W.2d 949, 954-55 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1994, pet. ref'd.).

11
Sherwood v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Figueroa v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Tex.R.Crim.Evid. 801(e)(2)(E) (Pamph.1991); Ward, 657 S.W.2d at 136 ; see also Figueroa v. State, 740 S.W.2d 537, 539 (Tex.App. 1987, no pet); Sherwood v. State, 732 S.W.2d 787, 796 (Tex.App. 1987, no pet.); Bowman v. State, 704 S.W.2d 463 , 465 (Tex.App.1986, pet. ref'd), disapproved in part on other grounds, 730 S.W.2d 754 (Tex.Crim.App.1987).

1992Tex.R.Crim.Evid. 801(e)(2)(E) (Pamph.1991); Ward, 657 S.W.2d at 136 ; see also Figueroa v. State, 740 S.W.2d 537, 539 (Tex.App.1987, no pet.); Sherwood v. State, 732 S.W.2d 787, 796 (Tex.App.1987, no pet.); Bowman v. State, 704 S.W.2d 463 , 465 (Tex.App.1986, pet. ref’d), disapproved in part on other grounds, 730 S.W.2d 754 (Tex.Crim.App.1987).

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Delgado v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11
Mutscher v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Montemayor v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Vasquez v. State green
texcrimapp · 1996
2 sentences

2001Howard v. State, 962 S.W.2d 119, 123 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. refd); Vasquez v. State, 902 S.W.2d 627, n. 3 (Tex.App. — El Paso 1995), reversed and remanded on other grounds, 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Murdock v. State, 840 S.W.2d 558, 562 (Tex.App.—Texarkana 1992, pet. ref'd).

2001Howard v. State , 962 S.W.2d. 119, 123 (Tex. App. -Houston [1st Dist.] 1997, pet. ref'd); Vasquez v. State , 902 S.W.2d 627, n.3 (Tex. App.-El Paso 1995, reversed and remanded on other grounds , 919 S.W.2d 433 (Tex. Crim.

22001–2001
Moody v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
2 sentences

1995The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

1994The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

21994–1995
Rushton v. State green
texapp · 1985
2 sentences

1995The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

1994The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

21994–1995
Murphy v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
2 sentences

1995The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

1994The State additionally argues the evidence could not be used to attack the credibility of B. under: Moody v. State, 827 S.W.2d 875 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Murphy v. State, 587 S.W.2d 718 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel op.] 1979); and Rushton v. State, 695 S.W.2d 591 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi 1985, no pet.).

21994–1995
Ward v. State green
texcrimapp · 1983
2 sentences

1992Tex.R.Crim.Evid. 801(e)(2)(E) (Pamph.1991); Ward, 657 S.W.2d at 136 ; see also Figueroa v. State, 740 S.W.2d 537, 539 (Tex.App. 1987, no pet); Sherwood v. State, 732 S.W.2d 787, 796 (Tex.App. 1987, no pet.); Bowman v. State, 704 S.W.2d 463 , 465 (Tex.App.1986, pet. ref'd), disapproved in part on other grounds, 730 S.W.2d 754 (Tex.Crim.App.1987).

1992Tex.R.Crim.Evid. 801(e)(2)(E) (Pamph.1991); Ward, 657 S.W.2d at 136 ; see also Figueroa v. State, 740 S.W.2d 537, 539 (Tex.App.1987, no pet.); Sherwood v. State, 732 S.W.2d 787, 796 (Tex.App.1987, no pet.); Bowman v. State, 704 S.W.2d 463 , 465 (Tex.App.1986, pet. ref’d), disapproved in part on other grounds, 730 S.W.2d 754 (Tex.Crim.App.1987).

21988–1992
Guevara v. State green
texapp · 2009
1 sentence

2026Guevara, 297 S.W.3d at 361 (citing Legate v. State, 52 S.W.3d 797, 803 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 2001, pet. ref’d)).

12026–2026
Howard v. State red
texcrimapp · 1996
1 sentence

1999Even if there was some confusion about whether the trial court admitted this testimony under either the co-conspirator exception to the hearsay rule or under the provision excluding declarations against interest from the hearsay rule, this Court notes when a trial court's decision "is correct on any theoiy of law applicable to the case, it will be sustained.” See Howard v. State, 941 S.W.2d 102 , n. 6 at 111 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Romero v. State, 800 S.W.2d 539, 543 (Tex.Crim.App.1990).

11999–1999
McDuff v. Texas green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

1999This is especially true "with regard to the admission of evidence.” McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex.Crim.App.1997), ce rt. denied, 522 U.S. 844 , 118 S.Ct. 125 , 139 L.Ed.2d 75 (1997). .Appellant complains on appeal that the trial court did not conduct a hearing to determine if there was a sufficient indicia of reliability attached to Trevino’s testimony regarding Chris's statements.

1999This is especially true "with regard to the admission of evidence.” McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex.Crim.App.1997), ce rt. denied, 522 U.S. 844 , 118 S.Ct. 125 , 139 L.Ed.2d 75 (1997). .Appellant complains on appeal that the trial court did not conduct a hearing to determine if there was a sufficient indicia of reliability attached to Trevino’s testimony regarding Chris's statements.

11999–1999
Adams v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

1999This is especially true "with regard to the admission of evidence.” McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex.Crim.App.1997), ce rt. denied, 522 U.S. 844 , 118 S.Ct. 125 , 139 L.Ed.2d 75 (1997). .Appellant complains on appeal that the trial court did not conduct a hearing to determine if there was a sufficient indicia of reliability attached to Trevino’s testimony regarding Chris's statements.

11999–1999
Bowman v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1987
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.02 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 29.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 38.05 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 62 (1972–2025) GA 41 (1979–2026) TX 40 (1978–2026) IL 35 (1977–2020) MO 21 (1977–2024) NJ 17 (1989–2024) TN 14 (1981–2025) OH 11 (1980–2023) NC 11 (1980–2022) AK 8 (1977–1992) MD 8 (1981–2012) VA 6 (1983–2021) CO 6 (1977–1998) ID 5 (1994–2008) FL 5 (1976–2001) CA 4 (2002–2022) IN 4 (1988–1999) DC 4 (1986–2009) NY 4 (1991–2012) AZ 3 (1975–2018) HI 3 (1981–1999) WI 3 (1981–2007) IA 3 (1976–2024) KY 3 (2006–2025) SC 3 (1997–2008) MN 3 (1990–2012) NH 2 (1981–1991) LA 2 (1987–2023) OR 2 (1982–1982) NV 2 (1992–1996) KS 2 (1978–1995) NM 2 (1981–1996) OK 2 (1984–2004) AL 2 (1994–1996) MI 2 (1976–2006) WY 2 (1977–1987) SD 2 (1984–1988)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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