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defendant failed to preserve error in Texas

34 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1989–2024 4 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 (26)

CaseFollowedCited
Lee v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011App. 1985) (explaining that any error in failing to read and plead to enhancement allegations is subject to preservation); Lee v. State, 239 S.W.3d 873, 876-77 (Tex. App. – Waco 2007, pet. ref’d) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by not raising the error in the trial court when the indictment was not read to the jury and the defendant did not enter a plea); Burley v. State, Nos. 14-09-00868-CR & 14-09-00869-CR, 2010 WL 5238583 , at *2 (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 16, 2010, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (“Appellant argues for the first time on

2011App. 1985) (explaining that any error in failing to read and plead to enhancement allegations is subject to preservation); Lee v. State , 239 S.W.3d 873, 876-77 (Tex. App. - Waco 2007, pet. ref'd) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by not raising the error in the trial court when the indictment was not read to the jury and the defendant did not enter a plea); Burley v. State , Nos. 14-09-00868-CR & 14-09-00869-CR, 2010 WL 5238583 , at *2 (Tex. App. - Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 16, 2010, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) ("Appellant argues for the first time o

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Ratliff v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff, 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error 12 associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State, 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State, 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff , 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State , 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State , 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

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Curry v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Curry v. State, 910 S.W.2d 490, 497 (Tex.Crim.App. 1995)(finding that the defendant failed to preserve error that his sentence violated constitutional prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments because he never objected at trial).

2009See Curry v. State , 910 S.W.2d 490, 497 (Tex.Crim.App. 1995)(finding that the defendant failed to preserve error that his sentence violated constitutional prohibition against cruel and unusual punishments under the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments because he never objected at trial).

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Mendez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Id.

2010App. 2006) (explaining that a defendant must object when he has “notice that the proceedings may have gone amiss,” and he has this notice when he learns that the State is seeking a higher penalty despite the enhancement allegations not being read to the jury, and a defendant learns that the State is seeking a higher penalty when enhancement allegations are contained in the indictment); Warren , 693 S.W.2d at 416 (explaining that the error of failing to read and plead to enhancement allegations “can be preserved by means of a motion for new trial, bill of exception, or motion to arrest judgment

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Cortez, Damien Hernandezgreen
texcrimapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024App. P. 33.1. 32Id. 33Cortez v. State, 469 S.W.3d 593, 598 (Tex. Crim.

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Lambeth v. Stategreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Lambeth v. State, 523 S.W.3d 244, 247 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2017, no pet.) (defendant never asked 8 the trial court to provide more specific findings under Article 38.074, therefore the complaint was not preserved for review); see also Sustaita v. State, No. 14-18- 00811-CR, 2020 Tex. App. LEXIS 4250 , at **10-12 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] June 4, 2020, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (defendant never asked the trial court to provide more specific findings during the hearing concerning the complainant’s need for a support person and, therefore, the defendant failed t

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Johnson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Mayfield v. State, Nos. 2-05-00386-CR, 2-05-00387-CR, 2007 WL 938697 , at *2–3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 29, 2007, pet. ref’d) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (holding Mayfield failed to preserve error regarding some of a challenged witness’s testimony because other witnesses testified to the same subject matter before the trial court granted a running objection to the challenged witness’s testimony); cf. Roderick v. State, 494 S.W.3d 868, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, no pet.) (holding the defendant failed to preserve error in the admission of the State’s evidence

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Jesse Clyde Roderick v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Mayfield v. State, Nos. 2-05-00386-CR, 2-05-00387-CR, 2007 WL 938697 , at *2–3 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 29, 2007, pet. ref’d) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (holding Mayfield failed to preserve error regarding some of a challenged witness’s testimony because other witnesses testified to the same subject matter before the trial court granted a running objection to the challenged witness’s testimony); cf. Roderick v. State, 494 S.W.3d 868, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2016, no pet.) (holding the defendant failed to preserve error in the admission of the State’s evidence

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Hayes v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016P. 33.1; Anderson v. State, 301 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (stating that denial of a meaningful opportunity to present a complete defense is a right subject to forfeiture); Hayes v. State, 124 S.W.3d 781, 786-87 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003), affd, 161 S.W.3d 507 (Tex.Crim.App.2005) (the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court’s exclusion of evidence prevented him from presenting a defense; the defendant only argued at trial that the evidence-.was admissible based on various rules concerning relevancy).

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Anderson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016P. 33.1; Anderson v. State, 301 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (stating that denial of a meaningful opportunity to present a complete defense is a right subject to forfeiture); Hayes v. State, 124 S.W.3d 781, 786-87 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003), affd, 161 S.W.3d 507 (Tex.Crim.App.2005) (the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court’s exclusion of evidence prevented him from presenting a defense; the defendant only argued at trial that the evidence-.was admissible based on various rules concerning relevancy).

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Barrios v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015If, as here, the defendant failed to preserve error by bringing omission of the instruction to the trial court’s attention, we will reverse only if the error is fundamental and “was so egregious and created such harm that the defendant ‘has not had a fair and impartial trial.’” Barrios v. State, 283 S.W.3d 348, 350 (Tex. Crim.

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Almanza v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015App. 2009) (quoting Almanza v. State, 686 S.W.2d 157, 171 (Tex. Crim.

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Johnson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Johnson v. State, 879 S.W.2d 313, 317 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 1994, no pet.) (concluding that the defendant failed to preserve error for his complaint on appeal that the trial court erred in reinstating 10 two jurors rather than dismissing the array and calling a new venire panel when the defendant did not object on that basis at trial); Allen v. State, 811 S.W.2d 673, 678 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1991, pet. ref’d) (holding that any error by the trial court in not following Article 35.261 was not preserved when “[the defendant] never objected to the trial court’s failure to dismiss the jury and summo

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Nicholas v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Similarly, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals concluded in Nicholas v. State that the defendant failed to preserve error when he neither objected to the sentences, “as violating his constitutional rights at the time they were announced” nor “[raised] these arguments in a post-trial motion.” Nicholas v. State, 56 S.W.3d 760, 768 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. ref’d) (concluding that defendant waived claim that one concurrent and five consecutive sentences imposed for three counts of aggravated sexual assault of child and three counts of indecency with a child were cruel and unusual und

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Allen v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Johnson v. State, 879 S.W.2d 313, 317 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 1994, no pet.) (concluding that the defendant failed to preserve error for his complaint on appeal that the trial court erred in reinstating 10 two jurors rather than dismissing the array and calling a new venire panel when the defendant did not object on that basis at trial); Allen v. State, 811 S.W.2d 673, 678 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1991, pet. ref’d) (holding that any error by the trial court in not following Article 35.261 was not preserved when “[the defendant] never objected to the trial court’s failure to dismiss the jury and summo

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Sosa v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014APP. 33.1; see also Sosa v. State, 230 S.W.3d 192, 194 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2005, pet. ref’d) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court’s language indicated a decision that cumulating his sentences was predetermined).

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Teixeira v. Stategreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013App. 1996) (holding the defendant forfeited complaint about his constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment by failing to raise objection in the trial court on that basis); Noland v. State, 264 S.W.3d 144, 151-52 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, pet. ref’d) (concluding the defendant failed to preserve Eighth Amendment argument that he received a disproportionate sentence); Teixeira v. State, 89 S.W.3d 190, 192 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2002, pet. ref’d) (stating the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court arbitrarily refused to consider the entire range of

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Noland v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013App. 1996) (holding the defendant forfeited complaint about his constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment by failing to raise objection in the trial court on that basis); Noland v. State, 264 S.W.3d 144, 151-52 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, pet. ref’d) (concluding the defendant failed to preserve Eighth Amendment argument that he received a disproportionate sentence); Teixeira v. State, 89 S.W.3d 190, 192 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2002, pet. ref’d) (stating the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court arbitrarily refused to consider the entire range of

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Warren v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010App. 2006) (explaining that a defendant must object when he has “notice that the proceedings may have gone amiss,” and he has this notice when he learns that the State is seeking a higher penalty despite the enhancement allegations not being read to the jury, and a defendant learns that the State is seeking a higher penalty when enhancement allegations are contained in the indictment); Warren , 693 S.W.2d at 416 (explaining that the error of failing to read and plead to enhancement allegations “can be preserved by means of a motion for new trial, bill of exception, or motion to arrest judgment

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Bollinger v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Greater Houston Transportation Co. v. Zrubeckgreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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cluster 628041green
ca3 · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Leonen v. Johns-Manville Corp.green
njd · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Jack P. Racich and Gertrude C. Racich v. The Celotex Corporationgreen
ca2 · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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Simpson v. Pittsburgh Corning Corporationgreen
ca2 · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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State v. Ambrosiagreen
ohioctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Brumit v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014However, although we conclude that Garcia waived error, even assuming without deciding that error was preserved, see Brumit v. State, 206 S.W.3d 639 , 644–45 (Tex. Crim.

2013App. 1996) (holding the defendant forfeited complaint about his constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment by failing to raise objection in the trial court on that basis); Noland v. State, 264 S.W.3d 144, 151-52 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, pet. ref’d) (concluding the defendant failed to preserve Eighth Amendment argument that he received a disproportionate sentence); Teixeira v. State, 89 S.W.3d 190, 192 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2002, pet. ref’d) (stating the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court arbitrarily refused to consider the entire range of

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Thomas v. State green
texapp · 1994
2 sentences

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff, 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error 12 associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State, 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State, 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff , 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State , 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State , 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

22012–2012
Tell v. State green
texapp · 1995
2 sentences

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff, 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error 12 associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State, 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State, 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

2012App. [Panel Op.] 1980); Ratliff , 320 S.W.3d at 862 (explaining that a defendant’s “failure to object at the time [a detective] specifically described the physical evidence and explained how he found that evidence forfeited any error associated with [the defendant’s] objection to the State’s later introduction of the evidence”); Tell v. State , 908 S.W.2d 535 , 543–44 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.) (holding that the defendant failed to preserve error by allowing several questions and answers regarding a ski mask before finally objecting); Thomas v. State , 884 S.W.2d 215 , 216–17 (Tex. A

22012–2012
Garcia v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
2 sentences

2001Id.

2001Id.

22001–2001
Henson, Kevin Ray green
texcrimapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024In Henson, the defendant failed to preserve error because he “made no effort to demand a speedy trial”— he did not file a motion, did not request a hearing, and “explicitly” agreed to twenty-five separate resettings of the case. 407 S.W.3d at 769 .

12024–2024
Johnson v. State green
texapp · 1998
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Ngo v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2019Id. at 744 .

12019–2019
Caballero v. State green
texapp · 1996
1 sentence

2018One reason for this rule is that the “alleged harm would be speculative because the trial court could change the previous ruling and prohibit the impeachment, or the prosecutor may decide not to use the prior conviction.” Caballero, 919 S.W.2d at 923 .

12018–2018
Marshall v. State green
texcrimapp · 2016
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
Hayes v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2016P. 33.1; Anderson v. State, 301 S.W.3d 276, 280 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (stating that denial of a meaningful opportunity to present a complete defense is a right subject to forfeiture); Hayes v. State, 124 S.W.3d 781, 786-87 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2003), affd, 161 S.W.3d 507 (Tex.Crim.App.2005) (the defendant failed to preserve error that the trial court’s exclusion of evidence prevented him from presenting a defense; the defendant only argued at trial that the evidence-.was admissible based on various rules concerning relevancy).

12016–2016
Michael Joe Lyssy v. State green
texapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015Both of these cases held that the defendant failed to preserve error under circumstances similar to the instant case: Cases: Lyssy v. State, 01-12-00898-CR, 2014 WL 714924 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] Feb 6, 2014, no pet.)(not designated for publication); 1 Kay v. State, 01-13-00595-CR, 2014 WL 3697917 (Tex. App. – Houston [1st Dist.] July 24, 2014, no pet.)(not designated for publication).

12015–2015
Mays v. State green
texcrimapp · 2009
12009–2009
Hawkins v. State green
texapp · 1990
11999–1999
Barley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1995
11999–1999
Purtell v. State green
texcrimapp · 1988
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (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

TX 34 (1989–2024) IA 26 (1984–2025) NM 2 (2024–2024)

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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