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reasonable probability standard in Texas

27 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2023 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1985–2022
2 sentences

2015The reasonable probability standard 62 requires only “a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” Id.

2015The reasonable probability standard 62 requires only “a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.” Id.

38
City of San Antonio v. Velagreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018City of San Antonio v. Vela, 762 S.W.2d 314, 321 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1988, writ denied).

2007City of San Antonio v. Vela , 762 S.W.2d 314, 321 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 1988, writ denied); Armellini Exp.

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N.N. v. Institute for Rehabilitation & Researchgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015N.N. v. Inst. for Rehab. & Research, 234 S.W.3d 1, 10 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.). 2.

2015N.N. v. Inst. for Rehab. & Research, 234 S.W.3d 1, 10 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006, no pet.). 2.

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Routier v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Routier v. State, 273 S.W.3d 241 , 259 n. 76 (Tex.Crim.

2014See Routier v. State , 273 S.W.3d 241 , 259 n.76 (Tex. Crim.

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Ex Parte Gonzalesgreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ex parte Buck, 418 S.W.3d 96 , 110 n.11 (Tex.Crim.App. 2013)(citing Gonzales, Ex Parte, 204 S.W.3d 391, 394 (Tex.Crim.App. 2006))(“A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.”); see also Bouchillon v. Collins, 907 F.2d 589, 595 (5th Cir. 1990)(“sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome” is “a lower burden of proof than the preponderance standard”).

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Terry Allen Bouchillon v. James A. Collins, Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Divisiongreen
ca5 · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Ex parte Buck, 418 S.W.3d 96 , 110 n.11 (Tex.Crim.App. 2013)(citing Gonzales, Ex Parte, 204 S.W.3d 391, 394 (Tex.Crim.App. 2006))(“A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome.”); see also Bouchillon v. Collins, 907 F.2d 589, 595 (5th Cir. 1990)(“sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome” is “a lower burden of proof than the preponderance standard”).

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Rivera v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id.

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Martinez v. Ryangreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 694 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) (noting that the test for prejudice requires a showing that there is a reasonable probability, but for counsel’s unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would.have been different); see also Martinez, 566 U.S. at 14, 132 S.Ct. 1309 (holding that a prisoner may establish cause for a default for an ineffective assistance claim when the prisoner can establish that appointed counsel on the initial-review collateral proceeding was ineffective under the standards of Strickland v. Washington.).

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Williams v. Taylorgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

2015See Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 (“The result of a proceeding can be rendered unreliable, and hence the proceeding itself unfair, even if the errors of counsel cannot be shown by a preponderance of the evidence to have determined the outcome.”); see also Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 405–06 (2000) (explaining that a preponderance of the evidence standard would be “opposed to our clearly established precedent ... that the prisoner need only demonstrate a reasonable probability that ... the result of the proceeding would have been different” (quotation omitted)).

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Youngblood v. West Virginiagreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

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Hagos v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Vt. 2001) (“the ‘reasonable probability’ standard is lower than the preponderance standard”); Hagos v. People, 288 P.3d 116, 120 (Colo. 2012) (“The word ‘probability’ [in “reasonable probability”] does not require a defendant to show that the deficient performance more likely than not altered the outcome of the case.”). 7 than the one the statute imposes – that the defendant need show only a reasonable probability that, if presented with the DNA testing results, at least one juror would have harbored a reasonable doubt about his guilt.

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Kyles v. Whitleygreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

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Purdy v. Zeldesgreen
vtd · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

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Ex Parte Elizondogreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Ex parte Elizondo, 947 S.W.2d 202 (Tex. Crim.

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George Lindstadt v. John P. Keane, Superintendentgreen
ca2 · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

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Nix v. Whitesidegreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

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Crosstex NGL Pipeline, L.P. v. Reins Road Farms-1, Ltd.green
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Farms-1, Ltd., 404 S.W.3d 754, 760-61 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 2013, no pet. h.) (citing Denbury, 363 S.W.3d at 202 n. 28). 26 Even if Denbury should apply here, TransCanada contends, it has done all that is required under the reasonable probability test established in that case to show that it is a common carrier.

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Fisher v. Coastal Transport Co.green
tex · 1950 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Fisher v. Coastal Transport Co., 149 Tex. 224 , 230 S.W.2d 522, 523 (1950).

1999See Fisher v. Coastal Transport Co., 149 Tex. 224 , 230 S.W.2d 522, 523 (1950).

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Hughett v. Dwyregreen
texapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Hughett v. Dwyre, 624 S.W.2d 401, 405 (Tex.App.—Amarillo 1981, writ ref'd n.r.e.).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
MCI Telecommunications Corp. v. Texas Utilities Electric Co. green
tex · 1999
2 sentences

2023Id. at 654–55.

2021Id. at 654–55.

42006–2023
United States v. Dominguez Benitez green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

2015“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different.” United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 82 n. 9, 124 S.Ct. 2333 , 159 L.Ed.2d 157 (2004); Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 (“The result of a proceeding can be rendered unreliable, and hence, the proceeding itself unfair, even if the errors of counsel cannot be shown by a preponderance of the evidence to have determined the outcome.”).

22015–2015
Kutzner v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2014In addressing the former version of the Chapter 64 provision providing a right of appeal, this Court explained that the Legislature intended to “‘give convicted people full access to the courts’ and to ‘provide a check on individual courts’ decisions.’” Kutzner, 75 S.W.3d at 433-35 .

2014In addressing the former version of the Chapter 64 provision providing a right of appeal, this Court explained that the Legislature intended to "'give convicted people full access to the courts' and to 'provide a check on individual courts' decisions.'" Kutzner , 75 S.W.3d at 433-35 .

22014–2014
Lopez v. State green
texcrimapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022See Strickland, 466 U.S. at 694 ; Lopez, 343 S.W.3d at 142 . 8 Carter’s first two claims, that his defense counsel introduced harmful evidence and she introduced that evidence for no valid purpose, have failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel. 2.

12022–2022
PNS Stores, Inc. v. Munguia green
texapp · 2016
1 sentence

2016PNS Store, Inc. v. Munguia, supra. To meet the reasonable probability rule, as required to support an award for future mental anguish, a plaintiff must (1) present evidence that in reasonable probability, he will suffer damages in the future and (2) prove the probable reasonable amount of the future damages.

12016–2016
Katy Springs & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Favalora green
texapp · 2015
1 sentence

2016Katy Springs & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Favalora, supra. Furthermore, a plaintiff can recover only for injuries caused by the event made the basis of the suit.

12016–2016
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

2015E.g., Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 , 404–06 (2000) (O’Connor, J., for the Court) (state court improperly applied “preponderance of evidence” standard to defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel); United States v. Dominguez Benitez, 542 U.S. 74 , 83 n.9 (2004) (citing Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419, 433-34 (1995)) (“The reasonable-probability standard is not the same as, and should not be confused with, a requirement that a defendant prove by a preponderance of the evidence that but for error things would have been different”); Nix v. Whiteside, 475 U.S. 157, 175 (1986) (to sh

12015–2015
Rosenboom MacHine & Tool, Inc. v. MacHala green
texapp · 1999
1 sentence

2003Rosenboom , 995 S.W.2d at 828 ; Vela , 762 S.W.2d at 321 .

12003–2003
United States v. Bagley green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1992Bagley, 473 U.S. at 682 , 105 S.Ct. at 3383 .

1992Bagley, 473 U.S. at 682 , 105 S.Ct. at 3383 .

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

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