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concluded error in Texas

156 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1916–2026 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 (32)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown v. Havardgreen
tex · 1980 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980).

2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980).

33
Greer v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2021 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

22
In Re DIBgreen
tex · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

22
Vosberg v. Stategreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Vosberg 6 v. State, 80 S.W.3d 320, 321 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2002).

2015See Vosberg 6 v. State, 80 S.W.3d 320, 321 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2002).

22
Walker Engineering, Inc. v. Bracebridge Corp.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Id .; see also Walker Eng'g v. Bracebridge Corp. , 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.--Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract).

2012Id.; see also Walker Eng’g v. Bracebridge Corp., 102 S.W.3d 837, 840-41 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, pet. denied) (enforcing explicit waiver of subrogation in contract).

22
Erdman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. ; see also id. (stating that if police were permitted to give warnings not contemplated by transportation code, then suspects could easily be coerced into submission).

2012Id. ; see also id. (stating that if police were permitted to give warnings not contemplated by transportation code, then suspects could easily be coerced into submission).

22
Turner v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993), rev’d on other grounds, 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim.

2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.--Austin 1993), rev'd on other grounds , 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim.

22
Turner v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.—Austin 1993), rev’d on other grounds, 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim.

2011See 860 S.W.2d 147, 151 (Tex. App.--Austin 1993), rev'd on other grounds , 897 S.W.2d 786 (Tex. Crim.

22
Samples Exterminators v. Samplesgreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day .” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance of the judgment at a later date. (footnote: 7) Cf. Samples Exterminators v. Samples , 640 S.W.2d 873, 874 (Tex. 1982) (holding that the trial court rendered judgment when it said

2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day.” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written 6  Terry and his parents were to execute documents attached to the unsigned written settlement agreement within two weeks, and they were to pay TMS $6,000 within thirty days. 13 memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance

22
Patel v. Eagle Pass Pediatric Health Clinic, Inc.green
texapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day .” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance of the judgment at a later date. (footnote: 7) Cf. Samples Exterminators v. Samples , 640 S.W.2d 873, 874 (Tex. 1982) (holding that the trial court rendered judgment when it said

2010I appreciate everybody’s hard work on this, and I will approve the agreement and render it as an order of the court this day.” [Emphasis added.] We hold that the trial court’s specific words of rendition show its present intent to orally render judgment on the parties’ agreement and that its statements about future acts show only its intent to sign the written 6  Terry and his parents were to execute documents attached to the unsigned written settlement agreement within two weeks, and they were to pay TMS $6,000 within thirty days. 13 memorialization of its rendition and to allow performance

22
Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trustgreen
tex · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1, 12, 17 (Tex. 2008). 6.

2009Coastal Oil & Gas Corp. v. Garza Energy Trust, 268 S.W.3d 1, 12, 17 (Tex.2008). 6 .

22
Campbell v. Stategreen
tex · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The court concluded that a hearing authorized under the former article 46.03 section 4(d)(5) “must comply with those Mental Health provisions pertinent to conducting commitment hearings.” Id. at 183 (emphasis in original).

2007The court concluded that a hearing authorized under the former article 46.03 section 4(d)(5) A must comply with those Mental Health provisions pertinent to conducting commitment hearings. @ Id. at 183 (emphasis in original).

22
In Re BMRgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
22
Havard v. Browngreen
texapp · 1979 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980).

2008See id. at 942 ; Havard v. Brown, 577 S.W.2d 757, 759-60 (Tex.Civ.App.-San Antonio 1979), aff'd, 593 S.W.2d 939 (Tex.1980).

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Smith v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025See id. at 50–51.

2023The court concluded this instruction did not specifically require a finding that the last act of sexual abuse occurred on at least the 29th day after the day of the first act, and this lack of clarity erroneously “allowed the jury to find appellant guilty so 14 long as two or more acts of sexual abuse occurred between December 2007 and September 2008 regardless of whether the acts occurred at least 30 days apart.” Id.

12
Mosley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025
2 sentences

2025After a complete review of the error in the context of the record, this Court concluded that the error was harmless under Rule 44.2(b) “[g]iven the mildness of the [inappropriate] comments and the strength of the State’s case.” Id. at 260 ; see also id. at 259 (“We find that such comments constitute ‘other errors’ within the purview of Rule 44.2(b).”).

2025After a complete review of the error in the context of the record, this Court concluded that the error was harmless under Rule 44.2(b) “[g]iven the mildness of the [inappropriate] comments and the strength of the State’s case.” Id. at 260 ; see also id. at 259 (“We find that such comments constitute ‘other errors’ within the purview of Rule 44.2(b).”).

12
In Re BLDgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Id. at 353.

2011Id. at 353 .

12
Rojas v. Stategreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Natalia Flores v. Cameron County, Texas, Cameron County, Texas, Cross-Appelleegreen
ca5 · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Covington Ex Rel. Lazard v. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Wordgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Armes v. Thompsongreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Railroad Commission v. Gulf Energy Exploration Corp.green
· 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
11
Burger King Corp. v. Rudzewiczgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Bucklandgreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Reeves, Gary Patrickgreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Morelos v. Stategreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Guillen v. City of San Antoniogreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Texas West Oaks Hospital, LP v. Williamsgreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Ogden v. Gibraltar Savings Ass'ngreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Lopez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
McMurrough v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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 (48)

CaseCitedYears
Dowdy v. Miller green
texapp · 2003
2 sentences

2006Further, the court concluded that the analysis of whether the 'tortfeasor knows that the brunt of the injury will be felt by a particular resident in the forum state' is not the operative core of the test.") (citations omitted); Dowdy v. Miller , 122 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.--Amarillo 2003, no pet.) (jurisdiction not established over defendant who depleted corporate funds to detriment of Texas creditor and to benefit of himself because all relevant actions occurred in Mississippi and only injury felt in Texas).

2006Further, the court concluded that the analysis of whether the ‘tortfeasor knows that the brunt of the injury will be felt by a particular resident in the forum state’ is not the operative core of the test.”) (citations omitted); Dowdy v. Miller, 122 S.W.3d 816 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2003, no pet.) (jurisdiction not established over defendant who depleted corporate funds to detriment of Texas creditor and to benefit of himself because all relevant actions occurred in Mississippi and only injury felt in Texas).

32006–2006
Polasek v. State green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2006Polasek , 16 S.W.3d at 88-89 .

2006Polasek, 16 S.W.3d at 88-89 .

32006–2006
Howell v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2005Howell , 28 S.W.3d at 127-28 .

2005Howell, 28 S.W.3d at 127-28 .

32005–2005
Ernest D. Olson (Bud) v. National Association of Securities Dealers, a Corporation Edward J. Hentges, an Individual green
ca8 · 1996
2 sentences

2003Id.

2003Id.

32003–2003
Almanza v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
2 sentences

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

22025–2025
Hawkins v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
2 sentences

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

2025B., 988 S.W.2d 753, 758-59 (Tex. 1999). 63 Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 82 (quoting Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 ). 64 Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. 503 , 513 (2021) (“Only in a ‘very limited class of cases’ has the Court concluded that an error is structural, and ‘thus subject to automatic reversal’ on appeal.”). 65 Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172-73 .

22025–2025
Ruffin v. State green
texcrimapp · 2008
2 sentences

2024ANALYSIS In Ruffin, the defendant was charged with aggravated assault for shooting at police officers.13 He wanted to introduce evidence that his severe delusions made him believe that he was shooting 7 Id. at 808. 8 Id. 9 Id. at 809. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. at 810. 13 270 S.W.3d at 587 .

2024ANALYSIS In Ruffin, the defendant was charged with aggravated assault for shooting at police officers.13 He wanted to introduce evidence that his severe delusions made him believe that he was shooting 7 Id. at 808. 8 Id. 9 Id. at 809. 10 Id. 11 Id. 12 Id. at 810. 13 270 S.W.3d at 587 .

22024–2024
HECI Exploration Co. v. Neel green
tex · 1999
2 sentences

2024Id. at 886 .

2023Id. at 886 .

22023–2024
Ashe v. Swenson green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2024Id. at 445 . 8 judgment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same parties in any future lawsuit.” Ashe, 397 U.S. at 443 .

2024Id. at 445 . 8 judgment, that issue cannot again be litigated between the same parties in any future lawsuit.” Ashe, 397 U.S. at 443 .

22024–2024
Nacol v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
2 sentences

2015D. of Corrections for the days served.” and “We want to know how much time would be assessed for probation after he (if) gets out of prison on a two year sentence.” The judge wrote back, “You are only to consider what is contained in the charge.” The court concluded that no error had been shown and held “that a communication between the judge and the jury, although not in compliance with article 36.27, is not reversible error unless it amounts to an additional instruction by the court upon the law or some phase of the case.” Nacol, 590 S.W.2d at 486 .

2015D. of Corrections for the days served.” and “We want to know how much time would be assessed for probation after he (if) gets out of prison on a two year sentence.” The judge wrote back, “You are only to consider what is contained in the charge.” The court concluded that no error had been shown and held “that a communication between the judge and the jury, although not in compliance with article 36.27, is not reversible error unless it amounts to an additional instruction by the court upon the law or some phase of the case.” Nacol, 590 S.W.2d at 486 .

22015–2015
Basic Capital Management, Inc. v. Dynex Commercial, Inc. green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2012Id. *553 The court concluded that this requirement was for Dynex’s benefit, since SA-BREs are designed to provide more certain recourse to collateral in the event of default.

2012Id.

22012–2012
Rehabilitative Care Systems of America v. Davis green
texapp · 2001
2 sentences

2009Id.

2007Id.

22007–2009
Mahon v. Caldwell, Haddad, Skaggs, Inc. green
texapp · 1990
2 sentences

2009Ultimately, the court concluded that the requirement had been met because where "only one address is given in a contract as the business address it is the 'home office' of the party using such address." Id. at 771 .

2009Ultimately, the court concluded that the requirement had been met because where “only one address is given in a contract as the business address it is the ‘home office’ of the party using such address.” Id. at 771 .

22009–2009
In Re JAJ green
tex · 2007
2 sentences

2008Id.

2008Id.

22008–2008
Tennard v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
22005–2005
Cox v. State green
texapp · 1992
22001–2001
Zani v. State red
texcrimapp · 1988
22000–2000
City of Dallas v. Trammell green
tex · 1937
21988–1988
Coalition for Long Point Preservation v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality green
texapp · 2003
12025–2025
Rojas v. State green
texcrimapp · 1998
12024–2024
Tran v. Hoang green
texapp · 2015
12023–2023
Lorentz v. Dunn green
tex · 2005
12022–2022
Pope v. Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Co. green
tex · 1918
12022–2022
Roberts v. Howton green
ord · 2014
12021–2021
Gilbert Texas Construction, L.P. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's London green
tex · 2010
12021–2021
Credille v. State green
texapp · 1996
12021–2021
Bustamante v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
12021–2021
Hughes v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
12021–2021
Galey v. World Marketing Alliance green
ca5 · 2007
12020–2020
Barba v. State green
texapp · 2016
12020–2020
G & H TOWING CO. v. Magee green
tex · 2011
12019–2019
Cruz v. State green
texapp · 2007
12016–2016
William David Kelley v. State green
texapp · 2014
12016–2016
Taylor v. State green
texcrimapp · 2011
12016–2016
Harris County v. Smith green
tex · 2002
12015–2015
Ernst & Young, L.L.P. v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. green
tex · 2001
12015–2015
Kivean Deshai Coffey v. State green
texapp · 2014
12015–2015
Javier Alvarado v. Lexington Insurance Company green
texapp · 2012
12015–2015
Lower Nueces River Water Supply District v. Sellers green
texapp · 1959
12015–2015
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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 235 (1965–2026) IL 158 (1908–2026) TX 156 (1916–2026) FL 77 (1966–2025) MD 69 (1958–2025) WA 68 (1943–2025) PA 64 (1951–2026) MI 55 (1970–2026) NJ 52 (1958–2025) OR 47 (1966–2025) WI 47 (1962–2025) OH 44 (1978–2024) CT 42 (1976–2023) IN 35 (1982–2021) MN 35 (1939–2016) TN 33 (1997–2025) CO 32 (1959–2026) NY 31 (1975–2023) LA 30 (1954–2023) KS 29 (1982–2025) AZ 29 (1987–2026) NC 21 (1979–2025) MO 21 (1892–2019) UT 19 (1988–2026) IA 19 (1974–2025) MA 19 (1995–2025) AL 18 (1985–2016) ND 17 (1962–2020) DC 16 (1973–2022) NM 16 (1991–2023) NE 14 (1960–2022) AK 14 (1981–2025) OK 13 (1944–2025) NV 12 (1986–2018) KY 11 (1936–2021) HI 10 (1996–2018) ID 10 (1987–2023) VA 9 (1988–2020) SC 9 (1956–2021) GA 9 (1983–2022) MT 8 (1981–2022) VT 8 (1992–2026) MS 7 (1972–2021) WV 7 (1978–2014) DE 6 (1992–2026) RI 6 (1970–2001) ME 5 (1996–2016) WY 5 (2000–2025) AR 5 (1983–2009) NH 3 (2003–2012) SD 3 (1990–2023)

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