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jury followed instruction in Texas

158 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1988–2026 22 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 (59)

CaseFollowedCited
Colburn v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 20 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2024
2 sentences

2024See Gamboa, 296 S.W.3d at 580 ; Colburn, 966 S.W.2d at 520 .

2024Id. (citing Colburn v. State, 966 S.W.2d 511, 520 (Tex. Crim.

1920
Luquis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 13 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015See Luquis v. State, 72 S.W.3d 355, 366 (Tex. Crim.

2015SeeLuquis v. State, 72 S.W.3d 355, 366 (Tex. Crim.

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Gamboa v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 13 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2026
2 sentences

2011Assuming the jury followed this instruction, see Gamboa v. State, 296 S.W.3d 574, 580 (Tex.Crim.App.2009), we conclude, as did the Beaumont Court in Stewart v. State, that “[t]his factor, alone, does not dictate a finding of egregious harm.” 293 S.W.3d at 857 ; see Igo, 210 S.W.3d at 647 .

2011Assuming the jury followed this instruction, see Gamboa v. State, 296 S.W.3d 574, 580 (Tex. Crim.

1213
Wesbrook v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 12 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018See Wesbrook v. State, 29 S.W.3d 103, 115 (Tex.Crim.App. 2000)(“In most instances, an instruction to disregard the remarks will cure the error.”); Colburn v. State, 966 S.W.2d 511, 520 (Tex.Crim.App. 1998)(noting same); Castruita v. State, 08-16-00030-CR, 2018 WL 3629382 , at *14 (Tex.App.--El Paso July 31, 2018, no pet. h.)(not designated for publication)(noting same).

2017See Wesbrook v. State, 29 S.W.3d 103, 116 (Tex. Crim.

1212
Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jacksongreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2025
2 sentences

2025Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); see also Rankin v. State, 995 S.W.2d 210 , 214- 15 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d) (concluding that delayed jury instruction was harmless error when the record did not reflect the jury ignored the instruction).

2020Id.

1115
Thrift v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2024
2 sentences

2024See Thrift, 176 S.W.3d at 224 ; Fulmer, 401 S.W.3d at 317 ; Walker, 300 S.W.3d at 850–51.

2020See Thrift v. State, 176 S.W.3d 221, 224 (Tex. Crim.

1011
Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc.green
tex · 1982 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2015
2 sentences

2015We assume the jury that the newspaper article was not admitted for the that the jury followed the instruction. *792 Brookhollow, truth of any matters stated in it, but only for the purpose 642 S.W.2d at 167 .

2014See Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. Malone, 916 S.W.2d 551, 563 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1996), aff'd, 972 S.W.2d 35 (Tex.1998) (citing Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc., 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex.1982)).

69
Hutch v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016
2 sentences

2016See Hutch v. State, 922 S.W.2d 166, 170 (Tex. Crim.

2015See Hutch v. State, 922 S.W.2d 166, 170 (Tex. Crim.

66
Gardner v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

2017See Terry, 2008 WL 1777863 , at *1–2; Gardner v. State, 730 S.W.2d 675, 696 (Tex. Crim.

2015See Ladd, 3 S.W.3d at 567 (quoting Gardner v. State, 730 S.W.2d 675, 696 (Tex. Crim.

55
Williams v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2025See Williams v. State, 937 S.W.2d 479, 490 (Tex. Crim.

2014See Williams v. State, 937 S.W.2d 479, 490 (Tex. Crim.

44
Resendiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2024
2 sentences

2024See Dies, 649 S.W.3d at 287; see also Gaytan v. State, 331 S.W.3d 218, 228 (Tex. App.—Austin 2011, pet. ref’d) (citing Resendiz v. State, 112 S.W.3d 541, 546 (Tex. Crim.

2022Resendiz v. State, 112 S.W.3d 541, 546 (Tex. Crim.

44
Coble v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019See Coble v. State, 330 S.W.3d 253, 293 (Tex. Crim.

2016See Coble v. State, 330 S.W.3d 253, 292 (Tex. Crim.

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Igo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2025
2 sentences

2025See Igo, 210 S.W.3d at 647 (“[T]he parole instruction contained the standard curative language admonishing the jury not to consider the extent to which the parole law might be applied to the defendant.”).

2011Assuming the jury followed this instruction, see Gamboa v. State, 296 S.W.3d 574, 580 (Tex.Crim.App.2009), we conclude, as did the Beaumont Court in Stewart v. State, that “[t]his factor, alone, does not dictate a finding of egregious harm.” 293 S.W.3d at 857 ; see Igo, 210 S.W.3d at 647 .

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Miles v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2024
2 sentences

2024See Miles v. State, 204 S.W.3d 822 , 827–28 (Tex. Crim.

2019See Miles v. State, 204 S.W.3d 822 , 827–28 (Tex. Crim.

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Ladd v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021See Hollaway, 446 S.W.3d at 856 (citing Ladd v. State, 3 S.W.3d 547, 567 (Tex. Crim.

2015See Ladd, 3 S.W.3d at 567 (quoting Gardner v. State, 730 S.W.2d 675, 696 (Tex. Crim.

33
Weinn v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
2 sentences

2010Weinn v. State, 281 S.W.3d 633, 642 (Tex. App.–Amarillo 2009), aff’d, 2010 Tex. Crim.

2010Weinn v. State, 281 S.W.3d 633, 642 (Tex. App.–Amarillo 2009), aff’d, 2010 Tex. Crim.

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Tesfa v. Stewartgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Tesfa , 135 S.W.3d at 278-79 .

2005See Tesfa v. Stewart, 135 S.W.3d 272, 278-79 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2004, pet. denied); see also Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex.2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc., 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex.1982).

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Rendon v. Avancegreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson , 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

33
Arkoma Basin Exploration Co. v. FMF Associates 1990-A, Ltd.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson , 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

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Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquezgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

2004See, e.g. , Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson , 116 S.W.3d 757, 771 (Tex. 2003); Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc. v. Brookhollow, Inc. , 642 S.W.2d 160, 167 (Tex. 1982); Arkoma Basin Exploration Co., Inc. v. FMF Assoc. 1990-A, Ltd. , 118 S.W.3d 445, 462 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.); Rendon v. Avance , 67 S.W.3d 303, 310-11 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2001, pet. granted, cause remanded w.r.m.); Reliable Consultants, Inc. v. Jaquez , 25 S.W.3d 336, 347 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, pet. denied).

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Adams v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023
2 sentences

2023See Perez v. State, 562 S.W.3d 676, 694 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 27, 2018, pet. ref’d); Adams v. State, 179 S.W.3d 161, 165 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2005, no pet.).

2018Adams v. State, 179 S.W.3d 161, 165 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2005, no pet.).

22
Hinojosa v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2021
2 sentences

2021See Hinojosa v. State, 4 S.W.3d 240, 253 (Tex. Crim.

2010See Ovalle v. State, 13 S.W.3d 774, 783 (Tex.Crim.App.2000) (any harm caused by improper question and answer is ordinarily cured by an instruction to disregard); Hinojosa v. State, 4 S.W.3d 240, 253 (Tex.Crim.App.1999) (jury is presumed to follow trial court’s instruction to disregard).

22
Taylor v. American Fabritech, Inc.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017Fabritech, Inc., 132 S.W.3d 613, 625 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2004, pet. denied) (holding “[w]e presume, absent evidence to the contrary, that the jury followed such an instruction” to disregard).

2014Fabritech, Inc., 132 S.W.3d 613, 625 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2004, pet. denied) (holding “[w]e presume, absent evidence to the contrary, that the jury followed such an instruction” to disregard mention of insurance).

22
Orr v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Orr, 306 S.W.3d at 405 .

2015See Orr, 306 S.W.3d at 405 .

22
Gamez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–2014
2 sentences

2014See Gamez v. State, 737 S.W.2d 315, 324 (Tex. Crim.

1988Gamez v. State, 737 S.W.2d 315, 324 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Barry v. State, 700 S.W.2d 271, 272 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1985, pet. ref’d); see also Tex.R.App.P. 80(d).

22
Ovalle v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Brock v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Ross v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
22
Barry v. Stategreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1990
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In re Commitment of Maresgreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018“We must presume the jury followed the instruction; therefore, any potential harm arising from [the] testimony . . . was cured by the limiting instruction.” In re Commitment of Riojas, No. 04-17-00082-CV, 2017 WL 4938818 , at *6 (Tex. App.—San Antonio Nov. 1, 2017, no pet.) (mem. op.) (quoting In re Commitment of Mares, 521 S.W.3d at 71 ).

2017“We must presume the jury followed the instruction; therefore, any potential harm arising from [the testimony] was cured by the limiting instruction.” In re Commitment of Mares, 521 S.W.3d at 71 .

13
Walker v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2024
2 sentences

2024See Thrift, 176 S.W.3d at 224 ; Fulmer, 401 S.W.3d at 317 ; Walker, 300 S.W.3d at 850–51.

2017See Walker v. State, 300 S.W.3d 836, 850 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2009, pet. ref’d).

12
Antonio Parra Perez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023See Perez v. State, 562 S.W.3d 676, 694 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Sept. 27, 2018, pet. ref’d); Adams v. State, 179 S.W.3d 161, 165 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2005, no pet.).

2022Perez, 562 S.W.3d at 694 .

12
In Re Commitment of Daygreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017See Day, 342 S.W.3d at 199 .

2013Id.

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Rose v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1990
12
Brian Walker Simon v. Stategreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Rankin v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Gaytan v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Underwood v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Usaa Texas Lloyds Company v. Gail Menchacagreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Troy Williams II v. Stategreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Stewart v. State green
texapp · 2009
2 sentences

2011Assuming the jury followed this instruction, see Gamboa v. State, 296 S.W.3d 574, 580 (Tex.Crim.App.2009), we conclude, as did the Beaumont Court in Stewart v. State, that “[t]his factor, alone, does not dictate a finding of egregious harm.” 293 S.W.3d at 857 ; see Igo, 210 S.W.3d at 647 .

2011App. 2009), we conclude, as did the Beaumont Court in Stewart v. State, that "[t]his factor, alone, does not dictate a finding of egregious harm." 293 S.W.3d at 857 ; see Igo, 210 S.W.3d at 647 .

22011–2011
Ramos v. State green
texapp · 1992
22006–2006
Dale Fulmer v. State green
texapp · 2013
12024–2024
Barrington J. Thompson v. State green
texapp · 2012
12024–2024
Freeman v. State green
texcrimapp · 2011
12023–2023
Spencer v. Eagle Star Insurance Co. of America green
tex · 1994
12022–2022
Columbia Rio Grande Healthcare, L.P. v. Hawley green
tex · 2009
12021–2021
Roy Seger v. Yorkshire Insurance Co., Ltd., and Ocean Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. green
tex · 2016
12021–2021
in Re Commitment of Dennis Ray Stuteville green
texapp · 2015
12018–2018
Crocker v. State green
texapp · 2008
12012–2012
Pizzo v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
12011–2011
Weinn v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
12010–2010
Williams v. Allstate Insurance green
scotus · 1997
12009–2009
Perez v. State green
texapp · 2006
12006–2006
Sattiewhite v. State green
texcrimapp · 1989
11993–1993
Nichols v. State green
texcrimapp · 1988
11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (12) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (10) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (9) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.01 (5)

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

CA 290 (1935–2026) TX 158 (1988–2026) WA 37 (1951–2025) CO 33 (1919–2025) OH 29 (1997–2024) PA 20 (1935–2026) TN 19 (1983–2022) AZ 17 (1986–2026) CT 15 (1981–2025) ID 15 (1999–2022) VA 15 (1990–2023) IL 14 (1894–2025) MI 14 (1965–2024) WI 13 (1996–2026) MO 13 (1959–2019) MA 11 (1950–2026) KS 10 (1985–2024) NJ 10 (1991–2026) IN 8 (1968–2026) MS 8 (1983–2018) ME 5 (1941–2019) GA 5 (2017–2023) OK 5 (1926–2025) NY 5 (1961–2017) MT 5 (1929–2022) NC 4 (1951–1991) WY 4 (1987–2020) RI 4 (1978–2013) MD 3 (1977–2009) SD 3 (1991–2024) MN 3 (2014–2016) DC 3 (1990–2022) NM 3 (1981–2020) NH 2 (2003–2013) ND 2 (1960–1993) IA 2 (1928–2014)

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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