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second part test in Texas

178 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1954–2026 23 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 (45)

CaseFollowedCited
Kothe v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 13 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022Under the second part of the inquiry, the “investigative stop can last no longer than necessary to effect the purpose of the stop.” Kothe v. State, 152 S.W.3d 54, 63 (Tex. Crim.

2016Under the second part of the inquiry, the “investigative stop can last no longer than necessary to effect the purpose of the stop.” Kothe v. State, 152 S.W.3d 54, 63 (Tex. Crim.

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Rousseau v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2024
2 sentences

2024See Rousseau, 855 S.W.2d at 672 .

2014See Hall, 225 S.W.3d at 528 ; Rousseau, 855 S.W.2d at 672–73. 8 37.09(1); McKithan, 324 S.W.3d at 583 ; Watson, 306 S.W.3d at 273 ; see also Lopez v. State, No. 13-09-00523-CR, 2012 WL 256103 , at *7 (Tex. App.— Corpus Christi Jan. 26, 2012, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (holding that assault by contact is not a lesser-included offense of aggravated sexual assault); Silber v. State, No. 13-05-00238-CR, 2006 WL 347167 , at *2–3 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Feb. 16, 2006, pet. ref’d) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (holding that assault by contact is not a lesser-in

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Ex Parte Moodygreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010
2 sentences

2010Id. (citing Ex parte Moody, 991 S.W.2d 856, 858 (Tex.Crim.App.1999)).

2010Id . (citing Ex parte Moody , 991 S.W.2d 856, 858 (Tex. Crim.

55
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–2023
2 sentences

1990Hence, even if the motion had been denied as untimely (a conclusion not supported by the record), the second part of the test for ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) has not been met.

1990Hence, even if the motion had been denied as untimely (a conclusion not supported by the record), the second part of the test for ineffective assistance of counsel under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) has not been met.

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Moore v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2016
2 sentences

2016See Moore v. State, 969 S.W.2d 4, 8 (Tex. Crim.

2006Moore v. State , 969 S.W.2d 4, 8 (Tex. Crim.

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Hall v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2007 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016The second part of the analysis requires a determination of whether there is evidence that supports giving the instruction to the jury. “‘A defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser-included offense where the proof for the offense charged includes the proof necessary to establish the lesser-included offense and there is some evidence in the record that would permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser-included offense.’” Hall v. State, 225 S.W.3d 524 (Tex.Crim.App. 2007, reh’g denied) (citing Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21 , 23 T

2015In other words, the evidence must establish the lesser- included offense as a valid, rational alternative to the charged offense.” Hall, 225 S.W.3d at 536 . 13 ARGUMENT In his second issue, appellant argues that the trial court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on the offense of manslaughter as a lesser-included offense of murder (Appellant’s Br. 15-21).

311
Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2014
2 sentences

2014Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983); Davis v. State, 947 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.Crim.App. 1997).

2014Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983); Davis v. State, 947 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.Crim.App.1997).

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in Re Steven and Shyla Lipsky and Alisa Richgreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015However, in determining whether Malouf’s lawsuit relates to AOL and Wood’s exercise of free speech, “we are not called on to determine the truth or falsity of the allegedly defamatory statement; that is a subject for the second part of the analysis under section 27.005(c).” Shipp, 439 S.W.3d at 439 n.4; see also Kinney v. BCG Attorney Search, Inc., No. 03–12–00579–CV, 2014 WL 1432012 , at *5 (Tex. App.—Austin Apr. 11, 2014, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (determining whether communication meets statutory definition of exercise of free speech does not entail deciding whether speech is true); In re Lip

2015However, in determining whether Malouf’s lawsuit relates to AOL and Wood’s exercise of free speech, “we are not called on to determine the truth or falsity of the allegedly defamatory statement; that is a subject for the second part of the analysis under section 27.005(c).” Shipp, 439 S.W.3d at 439 n.4; see also Kinney v. BCG Attorney Search, Inc., No. 03–12–00579–CV, 2014 WL 1432012 , at *5 (Tex. App.—Austin Apr. 11, 2014, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (determining whether communication meets statutory definition of exercise of free speech does not entail deciding whether speech is true); In re Lip

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Nava, Andres Maldonadogreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See Hinton, 134 S. Ct. at 1089 ; Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687, 694 ; Nava, 415 S.W.3d at 308 .

2018Nava v. State, 415 S.W.3d 289, 308 (Tex. Crim.

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Virginia Roe Burns v. Denis Lyons Burnsgreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2020Thus, legal and factual sufficiency issues are not independent grounds for asserting error, but are factors relevant to the appellate court’s evaluation of whether an abuse of discretion occurred. 26 To decide whether an abuse of discretion occurred, we consider whether the trial court (1) had sufficient evidence to exercise its discretion and (2) erred in exercising that discretion. 27 The first part of this two-part test focuses on whether the ruling the trial court made is supported by sufficient evidence.28 In a case in which some evidence supports the trial court’s ruling, the second part

2020Thus, legal and factual sufficiency issues are not independent grounds for asserting error, but are factors relevant to the appellate court’s evaluation of whether an abuse of discretion occurred. 26 To decide whether an abuse of discretion occurred, we consider whether the trial court (1) had sufficient evidence to exercise its discretion and (2) erred in exercising that discretion. 27 The first part of this two-part test focuses on whether the ruling the trial court made is supported by sufficient evidence.28 In a case in which some evidence supports the trial court’s ruling, the second part

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Bignall v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
2 sentences

2016The second part of the analysis requires a determination of whether there is evidence that supports giving the instruction to the jury. “‘A defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser-included offense where the proof for the offense charged includes the proof necessary to establish the lesser-included offense and there is some evidence in the record that would permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser-included offense.’” Hall v. State, 225 S.W.3d 524 (Tex.Crim.App. 2007, reh’g denied) (citing Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21 , 23 T

2016Although anything more than a scintilla of evidence may be sufficient to entitle a defendant to a lesser charge, the evidence must establish the lesser-included offense as a “‘valid, rational alternative to the charged offense.’” Id.

23
Schlobohm v. Schapirogreen
tex · 1990 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1999
2 sentences

1991In the recent case of Schlobohm , the supreme court modified the second part of the test in O’Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex.1966), to include continuing and systematic contacts in a three prong test. 784 S.W.2d at 357-358 .

1991In the recent case of Schlobohm , the supreme court modified the second part of the test in O'Brien v. Lanpar Co., 399 S.W.2d 340, 342 (Tex. 1966), to include continuing and systematic contacts in a three prong test. 784 S.W.2d at 357-358 .

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Cavazos, Abrahamgreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024See Cavazos v. State, 382 S.W.3d 377, 385 (Tex. Crim.

2018TEX.PENAL CODE ANN. § 19.02(b)(2); Roy, 509 S.W.3d at 317 , citing Cavazos v. State, 382 S.W.3d 377, 384 (Tex.Crim.App. 2012).

22
Werley v. Cannongreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021To satisfy the second part of the test, the court should ensure that the punishment “fits the crime,” and that the sanction is “no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes[.]” Werley v. Cannon, 344 S.W.3d 527, 532 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2011, no pet.); see also Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

2018To satisfy the second part of the test, the court should ensure that the punishment “fits the crime,” and that the sanction is “no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes[.]” Werley v. Cannon, 344 S.W.3d 527, 532 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2011, no pet.); see also Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

22
In Re MMMgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2021
2 sentences

2021In the Interest of M.M.M., 307 S.W.3d 846, 849 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, no pet.).

2016In re M.M.M., 307 S.W.3d 846, 849 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2010, no pet.).

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TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powellgreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021To satisfy the second part of the test, the court should ensure that the punishment “fits the crime,” and that the sanction is “no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes[.]” Werley v. Cannon, 344 S.W.3d 527, 532 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2011, no pet.); see also Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

2018To satisfy the second part of the test, the court should ensure that the punishment “fits the crime,” and that the sanction is “no more severe than necessary to satisfy its legitimate purposes[.]” Werley v. Cannon, 344 S.W.3d 527, 532 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2011, no pet.); see also Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

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Gaona v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Diamond Shamrock Refining & Marketing Co. v. Nueces County Appraisal Districtgreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Cox, Kenyon Gradygreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Fuentes v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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SWEED v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021Sweed, 351 S.W.3d at 68 ; Tutson, 530 S.W.3d at 329-30 .

2012However, the second part of the test requires some evidence in the record that would permit a jury to rationally find that if Barrios is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser-included offense. *400 Sweed, 351 S.W.3d at 68 ; Yzagmrre, 367 S.W.3d at 930 (citing Hall, 158 S.W.3d at 473 ).

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Moroch v. Collinsgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2020Thus, legal and factual sufficiency issues are not independent grounds for asserting error, but are factors relevant to the appellate court’s evaluation of whether an abuse of discretion occurred. 26 To decide whether an abuse of discretion occurred, we consider whether the trial court (1) had sufficient evidence to exercise its discretion and (2) erred in exercising that discretion. 27 The first part of this two-part test focuses on whether the ruling the trial court made is supported by sufficient evidence.28 In a case in which some evidence supports the trial court’s ruling, the second part

2020Thus, legal and factual sufficiency issues are not independent grounds for asserting error, but are factors relevant to the appellate court’s evaluation of whether an abuse of discretion occurred. 26 To decide whether an abuse of discretion occurred, we consider whether the trial court (1) had sufficient evidence to exercise its discretion and (2) erred in exercising that discretion. 27 The first part of this two-part test focuses on whether the ruling the trial court made is supported by sufficient evidence.28 In a case in which some evidence supports the trial court’s ruling, the second part

13
Hall v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015See Hall v. State, 158 S.W.3d 470, 473 (Tex. Crim.

2012However, the second part of the test requires some evidence in the record that would permit a jury to rationally find that if Barrios is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser-included offense. *400 Sweed, 351 S.W.3d at 68 ; Yzagmrre, 367 S.W.3d at 930 (citing Hall, 158 S.W.3d at 473 ).

13
Bullock v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Bullock, 509 S.W.3d at 924 .

2019Bullock, 509 S.W.3d at 925 .

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Jose Antonio Moncivais v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
12
Brittan Communications International Corp. v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.green
ca5 · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
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City of White Settlement v. Super Wash, Inc.green
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Hardin v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Ex Parte McKithangreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
McEwen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.green
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
George v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Carter v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Baker v. Goldsmithgreen
tex · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Campbell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
In Re Lewingreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
In Re ABPgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Matlock, Marcus Dewaynegreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Julie Hersh v. John Tatum and Mary Ann Tatumgreen
tex · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (35)

CaseCitedYears
State Ex Rel. Young v. SIXTH JUD. DISTRICT green
texcrimapp · 2007
2 sentences

2019As to the second part of the test, the petitioner must “show he has ‘a clear right to the relief sought’—that is to say, ‘when the facts and circumstances dictate but one rational decision’ under unequivocal, well-settled (i.e., from extant statutory, constitutional, or case law sources), and clearly controlling legal principles.” Id.

2014Id.

42014–2019
Thompson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1999
2 sentences

2013Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ; Thompson, 9 S.W.3d at 812 .

2010Id. (citing Ex parte Moody, 991 S.W.2d 856, 858 (Tex.Crim.App.1999)).

42009–2013
Watson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
2 sentences

2010Id.

2010Id.

42010–2010
Hopper v. State green
texcrimapp · 2017
2 sentences

2026Once the Barker analysis is triggered, we then analyze the second part of the inquiry—“to what extent [the delay] stretches beyond this triggering length.” Hopper, 520 S.W.3d at 924 .

2025Once the Barker analysis is triggered, we must then analyze the second part of the inquiry—“to what extent it stretches beyond this triggering length.” Hopper, 520 S.W.3d at 924 .

32024–2026
Davenport v. Garcia green
tex · 1992
2 sentences

2015The Davenport court found, “By stopping not only the purported miscommunications but any communications, the broadly worded injunction certainly fails the second part of our test.” Id. at 11 .

2007Davenport, 834 S.W.2d at 11 .

32007–2015
Florida v. Royer green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2014Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983); Davis v. State, 947 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.Crim.App.1997).

2014Florida v. Royer, 460 U.S. 491, 500 , 103 S.Ct. 1319, 1325 , 75 L.Ed.2d 229 (1983); Davis v. State, 947 S.W.2d 240, 245 (Tex.Crim.App.1997).

32007–2014
Mendenhall v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2013The court of appeals in Mendenhall stated that the second part of the test was that the defendant “did not know that his conduct was wrong or was incapable of conforming his conduct to the requirements of the law he allegedly violated.” 77 S.W.3d at 817 .

2013The court of appeals in Mendenhall stated that the second part of the test was that the defendant "did not know that his conduct was wrong or was incapable of conforming his conduct to the requirements of the law he allegedly violated." 77 S.W.3d at 817 .

32013–2013
Wichita County, Texas v. Hart green
tex · 1996
2 sentences

2010Id.

2010Id.

32010–2010
Daniel W. Varel v. Banc One Capital Partners, Inc., Formerly Known as Mventure Corp. green
ca5 · 1995
2 sentences

2003Varel, 55 F.3d at 1018 .

2003Varel, 55 F.3d at 1018 .

32003–2003
Barker v. Wingo green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2025The complexity of the case is a consideration to determine the weight given to this factor. “[T]he delay that can be tolerated for an ordinary street crime is considerably less than for a serious, complex conspiracy charge.” Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 .

2024After the Barker analysis is triggered, we must then analyze the second part of the inquiry—“to what extent it stretches beyond this triggering length.” Hopper, 520 S.W.3d at 924 . 6 The complexity of the case is a consideration to determine the weight given to this factor. “[T]he delay that can be tolerated for an ordinary street crime is considerably less than for a serious, complex conspiracy charge.” Barker, 407 U.S. at 531 .

22024–2025
Howes v. Fields green
scotus · 2012
22017–2019
Prudholm v. State green
texcrimapp · 2011
22011–2016
Brett Shipp v. Dr. Richard Malouf and Leanne Malouf green
texapp · 2014
22015–2015
Casey v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
22012–2012
Jay Paul Yzaguirre v. State green
texapp · 2012
22012–2012
Murphy v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
22008–2008
Montgomery v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
22004–2004
Joseph v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
12026–2026
Berghuis v. Thompkins green
scotus · 2010
12026–2026
Bridge v. State green
texcrimapp · 1986
12024–2024
Marcopoulos, Andreas green
texcrimapp · 2017
12024–2024
Brinegar v. United States green
scotus · 1949
12024–2024
Tyra v. State green
texcrimapp · 1995
12024–2024
Dow Chemical Co. v. Francis green
tex · 2001
12023–2023
William Earl Tutson v. State green
texapp · 2017
12021–2021
Osbourn v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
12021–2021
Roy v. State green
texcrimapp · 2017
12018–2018
Cire v. Cummings green
tex · 2004
12016–2016
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
12016–2016
Anderson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2013
12016–2016
Petroleum Solutions, Inc. v. Bill Head D/B/A Bill Head Enterprises and Titeflex, Inc. green
tex · 2014
12016–2016
Benson, Yusulf Shaheed green
texcrimapp · 2015
12015–2015
Taylor Milling Co. v. American Bag Co. green
texapp · 1921
12015–2015
Helicopteros Nacionales De Colombia, S. A. v. Hall green
scotus · 1984
12015–2015
Cain v. Bain green
tex · 1986
12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (16) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (12) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (9) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.04 (9) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 (7)

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

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