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first part test in Texas

125 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1974–2024 12 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 (51)

CaseFollowedCited
Thompson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2013
2 sentences

2013In order to overcome this presumption, “[t]he record must be sufficiently developed.” In re J.W., 113 S.W.3d 605 , 616 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2003, no pet.) (op. on remand) (citing Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 814 (Tex. Crim.

2013Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 ; Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 813 (Tex. Crim.

99
Watson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Watson v. State , 204 S.W.3d 404, 417 (Tex.Crim.App. 2006).

2010Watson v. State, 204 S.W.3d 404, 417 (Tex.Crim.App. 2006).

77
Hall v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2007 · cited in 12 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
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

2015The availability of a lesser-included instruction in a given case still would depend on the second step, whether there is some evidence adduced at trial to support such an instruction.” Hall v. State, 225 S.W.3d 524, 535 (Tex. Crim.

612
Mitich v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010
2 sentences

2010Mitich v. State, 47 S.W.3d 137, 141 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.) (citing Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 813 (Tex.Crim.App.1999)).

2010Mitich v. State , 47 S.W.3d 137, 141 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.) (citing Thompson v. State , 9 S.W.3d 808, 813 (Tex. Crim.

55
Wichita County, Texas v. Hartgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See id. at 784-85 .

2010See id. at 784-85 .

33
Austin v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Harnett, 38 S.W.3d at 658 ; Austin v. State, 794 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tex.App.- Austin 1990 , pet. ref d). [I]f the witness perceived events and formed an opinion that a reasonable person could draw from the facts then the first part of the rule is met.

2006Harnett, 38 S.W.3d at 658 ; Austin v. State, 794 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tex. App.— Austin 1990 , pet. ref’d). [I]f the witness perceived events and formed an opinion that a reasonable person could draw from the facts then the first part of the rule is met.

33
Nava, Andres Maldonadogreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016To satisfy the first part of the test, the defendant must show counsel’s performance fell below “the range of competence demanded of attorneys in criminal cases as reflected by prevailing professional norms [.]” Nava v. State, 415 S.W.3d 289, 307 (Tex. Crim.

2016To satisfy the first part of the test, the defendant must show counsel’s performance fell below “the range of competence demanded of attorneys in criminal cases as reflected by prevailing professional norms [.]” Nava v. State, 415 S.W.3d 289, 307 (Tex. Crim.

23
Osbourn v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
2 sentences

2023Osbourn v. State, 9 92 S.W.3d 531, 538 (Tex. Crim.

2021Osbourn v. State, 92 S.W.3d 531, 538 (Tex. Crim.

22
Cox, Kenyon Gradygreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Cox, 389 S.W.3d at 819 .

2016See Cox, 389 S.W.3d at 819 .

22
State Ex Rel. Rosenthal v. Poegreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Rosenthal v. Poe , 98 S.W.3d 194, 198 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003)(orig. proceeding), quoting Hill v. Fifth Court of Appeals , 34 S.W.3d 924 , 927-28 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001)(orig. proceeding).

2009Rosenthal v. Poe, 98 S.W.3d 194, 198 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003)(orig. proceeding), quoting Hill v. Fifth Court of Appeals, 34 S.W.3d 924 , 927-28 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001)(orig. proceeding).

22
Yanez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008State , 187 S.W.3d 724, 740 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2006, pet. ref'd) (citing Adanandus v .

2008We have previously recognized that involuntary manslaughter is a lesser-included offense of capital murder, we therefore conclude that the first part of the test for determining whether a defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser offense is satisfied. see Yanez v. State, 187 S.W.3d 724, 740 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 2006, pet. ref’d) (citing Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210 , 232 n.21 (Tex. Crim.

22
In Re Triplex Marine Maintenance, Inc.green
txeb · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Inc., 258 B.R. at 669 (holding that the first part of the test was met by the inclusion of the following language in the lease in capital letters under the heading of “Important Conditions” that: “YOU [the debtor] UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: (A) THE LEASE CANNOT BE CANCELED BY YOU AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON....”).

2007Inc., 258 B.R. at 669 (holding that the first part of the test was met by the inclusion of the following language in the lease in capital letters under the heading of "Important Conditions" that: "YOU [the debtor] UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT: (A) THE LEASE CANNOT BE CANCELED BY YOU AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON. . . . ").

22
Benson, Yusulf Shaheedgreen
texcrimapp · 2015 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024“The first part of the analysis is purely a question of statutory construction and generally requires ascertaining the focus or gravamen of the offense.” Id. at 73-74 .

2024“The second part requires an examination of the trial record, which can include the evidence presented at trial.” Id. at 74 . 1.

14
TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powellgreen
tex · 1991 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2021Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 ; see also Am.

2018Powell, 811 S.W.2d at 917 ; see also American Flood Research, Inc., 192 S.W.3d at 583 .

13
Adanandus v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2008
2 sentences

2008We have previously recognized that involuntary manslaughter is a lesser-included offense of capital murder, we therefore conclude that the first part of the test for determining whether a defendant is entitled to an instruction on a lesser offense is satisfied. see Yanez v. State, 187 S.W.3d 724, 740 (Tex. App.–Corpus Christi 2006, pet. ref’d) (citing Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210 , 232 n.21 (Tex. Crim.

2001Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 232 (Tex.Crim.App.1993).

12
Aranda v. Insurance Co. of North Americagreen
tex · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
2 sentences

1994Id. at 213 . [emphasis in original] The first part of the test requires an objective determination of whether a reasonable workers’ compensation carrier under similar circumstances, would have denied or delayed payment.

1994Id. at 213 . [emphasis in original] The first part of the test requires an objective determination of whether a reasonable workers' compensation carrier under similar circumstances, would have denied or delayed payment.

12
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality v. Abbottgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Id. at 674.

11
Gamino, Cesar Alejandrogreen
texcrimapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023A defendant is entitled to a self-defense jury instruction when the issue is raised by the evidence, “whether that evidence is strong or weak, unimpeached or contradicted, and regardless of what the trial court may think about the credibility of the defense.” Gamino v. State, 537 S.W.3d 507, 510 (Tex. Crim.

11
Carter v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023There is a two-part test for determining when an extraneous offense is admissible for proof of identity: (1) identity is a contested issue in the case, and (2) “something unique exists that connects the extraneous offense to the charged offense—some distinguishing characteristic common to both the extraneous offense and the offense charged.” Id. (internal quotation omitted). –19– Appellant confirms that at trial, “the Defense focused on contesting identity,” satisfying the first part of the test.

2023See id.

11
Crowson v. Wakehamgreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Crowson v. Wakeham, 897 S.W.2d 779, 783 (Tex. 1995). 4 Sales of estate property fall under the first part of this test because “the legislature has created a comprehensive statutory scheme to govern this phase of the proceedings” and its appealability.

11
Texas Employment Commission v. Haysgreen
tex · 1962 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Because the TWC’s conclusion is supported by substantial evidence, “it is immaterial that it may have proceeded to the conclusion on an erroneous theory or may have given an unsound reason for reaching it.” Tex. Emp’t Comm’n v. Hays, 360 S.W.2d 525, 527 (Tex. 1962).

11
University of Texas Medical School at Houston v. Thangreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Cohen v. Rami Bargreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Wasylina v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
American Flood Research, Inc. v. Jonesgreen
tex · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Fairow v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Vanderbeek v. San Jacinto Methodist Hospitalgreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Vick v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Ex Parte Hawkinsgreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Ex Parte Cavazosgreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Denton, Ex Parte William Charlesgreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Maryland v. Craiggreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Jackson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
LaSalle v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
In Re KKgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Fuentes v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
In Re DJCgreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Goodwin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Godsey v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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 (29)

CaseCitedYears
Davis v. State green
texcrimapp · 1997
2 sentences

2024Davis, 947 S.W.2d at 242–43.

2022Davis, 947 S.W.2d at 242–43.

112013–2024
Harnett v. State green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2006Harnett, 38 S.W.3d at 658 ; Austin v. State, 794 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tex.App.- Austin 1990 , pet. ref d). [I]f the witness perceived events and formed an opinion that a reasonable person could draw from the facts then the first part of the rule is met.

2006Harnett, 38 S.W.3d at 658 ; Austin v. State, 794 S.W.2d 408, 410 (Tex. App.— Austin 1990 , pet. ref’d). [I]f the witness perceived events and formed an opinion that a reasonable person could draw from the facts then the first part of the rule is met.

32006–2006
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2018“The first part of the analysis is to determine whether the officer’s action at its inception was reasonable.” Id. (citing Terry, 392 U.S. at 16–17).

2018“The first part of the analysis is to determine whether the officer’s action at its inception was reasonable.” Id. (citing Terry, 392 U.S. at 16–17).

22016–2018
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2013Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 ; Thompson v. State, 9 S.W.3d 808, 813 (Tex. Crim.

1987Or, the proposition that counsel's performance was so deficient that he "was not functioning as the `counsel' guaranteed the defendant by the Sixth Amendment," Id. 104 S.Ct. at 2064 , simply asserts the very point it establishes in the conclusion. [see: Brooks, et al, Modern Rhetoric, 3rd ed. (Harcourt, Brace, & World: New York, 1958), p. 221] Although the statement appears to establish its conclusion it fails to do so; thus, it is fallacious.

21987–2013
State v. Mendoza green
texcrimapp · 2012
2 sentences

2012Id.

2012Id.

22012–2012
Taylor v. State green
texcrimapp · 2008
2 sentences

2011Taylor, 268 S.W.3d at 589 .

2011Taylor , 268 S.W.3d at 589 .

22011–2011
Whittington v. City of Austin green
texapp · 2005
2 sentences

2010Id. at 897 .

2010Id. at 897 .

22010–2010
State Ex Rel. Hill v. Court of Appeals for the Fifth District green
texcrimapp · 2001
2 sentences

2009Rosenthal v. Poe , 98 S.W.3d 194, 198 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003)(orig. proceeding), quoting Hill v. Fifth Court of Appeals , 34 S.W.3d 924 , 927-28 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001)(orig. proceeding).

2009Rosenthal v. Poe, 98 S.W.3d 194, 198 (Tex.Crim.App. 2003)(orig. proceeding), quoting Hill v. Fifth Court of Appeals, 34 S.W.3d 924 , 927-28 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001)(orig. proceeding).

22009–2009
Balderas v. State green
texcrimapp · 2016
1 sentence

2022The procedure may also “be impermissibly suggestive if the suspect is the only individual in the array who closely resembles the pre-procedure description.” Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 794 .

12022–2022
Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth green
scotus · 1972
12020–2020
Bignall v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
12016–2016
Graham v. Prochaska green
texapp · 2013
12016–2016
Speights, Billy Wayne green
texcrimapp · 2015
12015–2015
Gonzales v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
12015–2015
Carpenter v. Cimarron Hydrocarbons Corp. green
tex · 2002
12015–2015
Chrysler Corp. v. Honorable Robert Blackmon green
tex · 1992
12015–2015
Missouri v. Hunter green
scotus · 1983
12015–2015
Marx v. State green
texcrimapp · 1999
12014–2014
Gonzales v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
12014–2014
In Re JW green
texapp · 2003
12013–2013
In Re MS green
tex · 2003
12013–2013
Cardenas v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
12012–2012
Ornelas v. United States green
scotus · 1996
12012–2012
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
12012–2012
Davidow v. Inwood North Professional Group—Phase I green
tex · 1988
12011–2011
Rodriguez v. Gonzales green
tex · 1950
12010–2010
Curtis & Windham Architects, Inc. v. Williams green
texapp · 2010
12010–2010
United States v. John Louis Iron Shell, Jr. green
ca8 · 1980
12008–2008
Barley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1995
12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 29.03 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.04 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (4)

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

TX 125 (1974–2024) OH 95 (1975–2026) NM 90 (1971–2026) IL 75 (1887–2025) CA 68 (1882–2025) WA 64 (1905–2026) UT 63 (1911–2026) PA 59 (1904–2026) CT 56 (1898–2026) FL 39 (1937–2023) MO 39 (1900–2024) WI 32 (1909–2026) NY 32 (1860–2024) OR 28 (1928–2026) IA 27 (1866–2026) GA 25 (1994–2026) IN 22 (1894–2023) MD 22 (1919–2025) MA 21 (1907–2017) NJ 21 (1980–2024) NC 20 (1986–2026) MI 18 (1897–2025) MT 17 (1937–2022) KS 16 (1893–2026) AZ 16 (1966–2018) CO 16 (1909–2026) DC 13 (1947–2024) ND 13 (1955–2025) WY 11 (1961–2022) ME 11 (1909–2021) SD 11 (1951–2011) TN 10 (1979–2026) AL 10 (1983–2023) NE 10 (1987–2025) VT 10 (1916–2022) VA 10 (1837–2025) KY 10 (1882–2020) RI 10 (1993–2020) OK 10 (1898–2018) MS 9 (1884–2022) ID 9 (1909–2021) HI 8 (2002–2021) NH 8 (2003–2021) AR 8 (1923–2018) LA 7 (1997–2023) MN 6 (1919–2024) WV 6 (1890–2024) SC 5 (1993–2013) NV 5 (1998–2022) DE 3 (2008–2026) VI 2 (2010–2014) AK 2 (1986–2020)

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