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two prong test in Texas

171 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1970–2025 6 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 (53)

CaseFollowedCited
Salinas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 16 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2015See Salinas v. State, 163 S.W.3d 734, 740 (Tex. Crim.

2015See Salinas v. State, 163 S.W.3d 734, 740 (Tex. Crim.

1616
Lofton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
2 sentences

2007See Lofton v. State , 45 S.W.3d 649, 651 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); Wesbrook v. State , 29 S.W.3d 103, 113 (Tex.Crim.App. 2000) .

2007Lofton v. State, 45 S.W.3d 649, 651 (Tex.Cr.App. 2001).

1111
Thompson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 10 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2015
2 sentences

2015Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 812 (Tex. Crim.

2014Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 812 (Tex. Crim.

1010
Wesbrook v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2007
2 sentences

2007See Lofton v. State , 45 S.W.3d 649, 651 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); Wesbrook v. State , 29 S.W.3d 103, 113 (Tex.Crim.App. 2000) .

2002“To determine if a defendant is entitled to a lesser-included offense instruction, a two prong test applies: (1) the lesser-included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and (2) some evidence must exist 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.” Wesbrook v. State , 29 S.W.3d 103, 113 (Tex. Crim .

99
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 45 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–2024
2 sentences

2024Sixth Amendment claims for ineffective assistance of counsel are reviewed under the two- prong test established by Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984).

2016A. Standard of Review We examine claims of ineffective assistance of counsel by applying the two- prong test set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687, 694 (1984).

845
Rylander v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Rylander v. State , 101 S.W.3d 107, 110 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003).

2005Rylander v. State , 101 S.W.3d 107, 110 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003).

77
Jimenez, Ex Parte Rosa Estela Olveragreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016See Ex parte Jimenez, 364 S.W.3d 866 , 882–83 (Tex. Crim.

2016See Ex parte Jimenez, 364 S.W.3d 866 , 882–83 (Tex. Crim.

66
Rousseau v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993), cert denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S. C.t 313, 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993).

2010See Campbell v. State, 149 S.W.3d 149, 152 (Tex.Crim.App.2004); Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-73 (Tex.Crim.App.1993).

44
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–2015
2 sentences

2015With regard to whether the defendant received effective assistance of counsel at the guilt-innocence phase of trial and at the punishment phase of capital cases, Texas follows the two prong test set out by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Hernandez v. State, 726 S.W.2d 53 (Tex.Crim.App. 6 1986).; Ex Parte Walker, 777 S.W.2d 427 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989).

2015With regard to whether the defendant received effective assistance of counsel at the guilt-innocence phase of trial and at the punishment phase of capital cases, Texas follows the two prong test set out by the United States 6 Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Hernandez v. State, 726 S.W.2d 53 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).; Ex Parte Walker, 777 S.W.2d 427 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989).

38
Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davis v. State, 278 S.W.3d 346, 352 (Tex. Crim.

2015See Davis v. State, 278 S.W.3d 346, 352 (Tex. Crim.

33
Burger v. Kempgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776 , 107 S.Ct. 3114 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638 (1987).

2015See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776 , 107 S.Ct. 3114 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638 (1987).

33
Finn v. Finngreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Id. at 741 .

2008See Finn, 658 S.W.2d at 741 .

33
Ex Parte Adamsgreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Ex parte Adams , 707 S.W.2d 646, 649 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).

2006Ex parte Adams, 707 S.W.2d 646, 649 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).

33
Denson v. T.D.C.J-I.D.green
texapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S.Ct. 1908, 1913 , 68 L.Ed.2d 420 (1981), overruled on other grounds, Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S.Ct. 662, 664-65 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D., 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex.App.-Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

2003Parratt v. Taylor , 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S. Ct. 1908, 1913 (1981), overruled on other grounds , Daniels v. Williams , 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S. Ct. 662, 664-65 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D. , 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

33
Seidel v. Seidelgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004Id.; Seidel v. Seidel, 10 S.W.3d 365, 368 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1999, no pet.).

2003Id.; Seidel v. Seidel, 10 S.W.3d 365, 368 (Tex.App.-Dallas 1999, no pet.).

33
Daniels v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S.Ct. 1908, 1913 , 68 L.Ed.2d 420 (1981), overruled on other grounds, Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S.Ct. 662, 664-65 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D., 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex.App.-Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

2004Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S.Ct. 1908, 1913 , 68 L.Ed.2d 420 (1981), overruled on other grounds, Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S.Ct. 662, 664-65 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D., 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex.App.-Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

23
Parratt v. Taylorred
scotus · 1981 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S.Ct. 1908, 1913 , 68 L.Ed.2d 420 (1981), overruled on other grounds, Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S.Ct. 662, 664-65 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D., 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex.App.-Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

2004Parratt v. Taylor, 451 U.S. 527, 535 , 101 S.Ct. 1908, 1913 , 68 L.Ed.2d 420 (1981), overruled on other grounds, Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 330-31 , 106 S.Ct. 662, 664-65 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Denson v. T.D.C.J.-I.D., 63 S.W.3d 454, 461 (Tex.App.-Tyler 1999, pet. denied).

23
Martin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Martin v. State, 173 S.W.3d 463, 467 (Tex. Crim.

2025Martin v. State, 173 S.W.3d 463, 467 (Tex. Crim.

22
In Re TDCgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See In re T.D.C., 91 S.W.3d 865, 872 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 2002, pet. denied) (op. on reh’g.).

2013See In re T.D.C., 91 S.W.3d 865, 872 (Tex.App. -- Fort Worth 2002, pet. denied) (op. on reh'g.).

22
Campbell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Perez v. TEX. DEPT. OF PRO. & REG. SERVICESgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
In the Interest of K.N.R.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Texas Department of Human Services v. Boydgreen
tex · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
22
Lindsey v. Lindseygreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
22
Moore v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2005
22
Sandone v. Miller-Sandonegreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
22
Newberry v. Bohn-Newberrygreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2024
2 sentences

2024When an appellant alleges the trial court abused 9 its discretion because the evidence was insufficient, “this court employs a two prong test: first, we must ask whether the trial court had sufficient information on which to exercise discretion; and second, we determine whether the trial court abused its discretion by causing the child support order to be manifestly unjust or unfair.” Newberry v. Bohn-Newberry, 146 S.W.3d 233, 235 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004, no pet.).

2015Evans, 14 S.W.3d at 346 ; Newberry, 146 S.W.3d at 235 .

14
Royster v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–2015
2 sentences

1997In determining whether a defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser included offense, the court must employ the two prong test set forth in Royster v. State , 622 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Tex. Crim.

1997In determining whether a defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser included offense, the court must employ the two prong test set forth in Royster v. State , 622 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Tex. Crim.

13
Moroch v. Collinsgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2013
2 sentences

2013Moroch v. Collins, 174 S.W.3d 849, 857 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2005, pet. denied).

2007Garza, 217 S.W.3d at 549 ; Moroch, 174 S.W.3d at 857 .

12
Spinelli v. United Statesred
scotus · 1969 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1970–1988
12
Charlton v. Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibilitygreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Robertson Tank Lines, Inc. v. Van Cleavegreen
tex · 1971 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Gillgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Ex Parte Camposgreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Wiemers v. Wiemersgreen
tex · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Custom Corporates, Inc. v. Security Storage, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Rahul K. Nath, M.D. v. Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicinegreen
tex · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Reynolds v. Estate of Benefieldgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Mallett v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Barley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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 (27)

CaseCitedYears
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1991The question presented is whether the arrest warrants for appellant were valid under the two prong test of Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964).

1991The question presented is whether the arrest warrants for appellant were valid under the two prong test of Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964).

61970–1991
TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powell green
tex · 1991
2 sentences

2015TransAmerican, 811 S.W.2d at 917 lays out a two prong test for imposition of 40 sanctions.

2000The two prong test in Transamerican states that: (1) "a direct relationship must exist between the offensive conduct and the sanction imposed," and (2) "it must not be excessive." Transamerican , 811 S.W.2d at 917 .

51994–2015
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1988Alfred Walker, First Assistant State’s Attorney, in the petition for discretionary review that he has filed in this cause on behalf of the State, has succinctly, and perhaps correctly, formulated the issue that is before this Court for resolution when he states: “The basic question in this case is whether [, given what the Legislature of Texas enacted after the Supreme Court of the United States decided Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964), which, for Federal Fourth Amendment Constitutional purposes, adopted a two prong test in making the determination whether

1988Alfred Walker, First Assistant State’s Attorney, in the petition for discretionary review that he has filed in this cause on behalf of the State, has succinctly, and perhaps correctly, formulated the issue that is before this Court for resolution when he states: “The basic question in this case is whether [, given what the Legislature of Texas enacted after the Supreme Court of the United States decided Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S.Ct. 1509 , 12 L.Ed.2d 723 (1964), which, for Federal Fourth Amendment Constitutional purposes, adopted a two prong test in making the determination whether

41984–1990
Evans v. Evans green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2015Evans, 14 S.W.3d at 346 ; Newberry, 146 S.W.3d at 235 .

2004Evans, 14 S.W.3d at 346 ; Sandone v. Miller-Sandone, 116 S.W.3d 204, 206 (Tex.App.-El Paso 2003, no pet.).

32004–2015
Garza v. Garza green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2024Id.

2007Garza, 217 S.W.3d at 549 ; Moroch, 174 S.W.3d at 857 .

22007–2024
Granger v. Granger green
texapp · 2007
2 sentences

2017Id.

2013Id.

22013–2017
Watson v. Watson green
texapp · 2009
2 sentences

2015Id. at 522–23.

2013Id. at 522-23 .

22013–2015
Ex Parte Walker green
texcrimapp · 1989
2 sentences

2015With regard to whether the defendant received effective assistance of counsel at the guilt-innocence phase of trial and at the punishment phase of capital cases, Texas follows the two prong test set out by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Hernandez v. State, 726 S.W.2d 53 (Tex.Crim.App. 6 1986).; Ex Parte Walker, 777 S.W.2d 427 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989).

2015With regard to whether the defendant received effective assistance of counsel at the guilt-innocence phase of trial and at the punishment phase of capital cases, Texas follows the two prong test set out by the United States 6 Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984); Hernandez v. State, 726 S.W.2d 53 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).; Ex Parte Walker, 777 S.W.2d 427 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989).

22015–2015
Duran v. Garcia green
texapp · 2005
22007–2007
Petroleum Solutions, Inc. v. Bill Head D/B/A Bill Head Enterprises and Titeflex, Inc. green
tex · 2014
12024–2024
In Re MS green
tex · 2003
12019–2019
Hardy v. United States green
scotus · 1993
12018–2018
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
12017–2017
Parmlee v. Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company green
texapp · 1964
12015–2015
Ivy v. Carrell green
tex · 1966
12013–2013
Carpenter v. Cimarron Hydrocarbons Corp. green
tex · 2002
12013–2013
Williams v. Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. green
texapp · 1999
12010–2010
Watson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
12008–2008
In Re CH green
tex · 2002
12003–2003
Pacific Employers Insurance v. Dayton green
texapp · 1998
12003–2003
Victoria Bank & Trust Co. v. Brady green
tex · 1991
12003–2003
Foster v. Neal green
scotus · 2001
12002–2002
Cole v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
11993–1993
White v. Cox green
calctapp · 1971
11992–1992
North Alamo Water Supply Corp. v. Willacy County Appraisal District green
texapp · 1989
11991–1991
Janak v. TEXAS EMPLOYERS'INSURANCE ASSOCIATION green
tex · 1964
11991–1991
Turner v. State green
texcrimapp · 1988
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 29.03 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (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

OH 305 (1990–2026) TX 171 (1970–2025) TN 108 (1994–2024) NJ 57 (1987–2026) LA 52 (1983–2025) CT 47 (1985–2024) IL 47 (1986–2026) IN 30 (1980–2023) FL 29 (1988–2025) PA 28 (1977–2019) WA 27 (1999–2024) MS 17 (1984–2006) CA 16 (1983–2025) MO 15 (1986–2021) GA 14 (1980–2021) KS 14 (2020–2026) NC 12 (1978–2025) SC 9 (1986–2013) DE 8 (1982–2024) OK 8 (1986–2018) NM 8 (1974–2025) WI 7 (1991–2026) AR 7 (2016–2026) ME 6 (1987–2021) SD 6 (1997–2024) MD 6 (1983–2020) MT 6 (1991–2017) ID 5 (1999–2023) HI 5 (2003–2020) KY 5 (1995–2026) WV 5 (1981–2021) MN 5 (1988–2024) NY 5 (2002–2016) RI 3 (1995–2011) DC 3 (1984–2000) MA 3 (2000–2026) NV 3 (2009–2016) VA 3 (1997–2007) AZ 2 (1984–1996) UT 2 (1991–2019) CO 2 (1996–2009)

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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