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effects error in Texas

18 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1932–2025 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Heard v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004See Heard v. State , 995 S.W.2d 317, 321-22 (Tex.App.--Corpus Christi 1999, pet. ref'd).

2000See Heard v. State , 995 S.W.2d 317, 321-22 (Tex.App.--Corpus Christi 1999, pet. ref'd).

44
Harris v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1999
2 sentences

1999See Harris, 790 S.W.2d at 587 (error is harmless if evidence exists to dissipate error’s impact).

1999See Harris, 790 S.W.2d at 587 (error is harmless if evidence exists to dissipate error's impact).

23
Matchett v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Matchett v. State, 941 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex.Crim.App. 1996), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 117 S.Ct. 2487 , 138 L.Ed.2d 994 (1997). 2 The court of criminal appeals stated in Matchett that courts should base their decision to conduct a harm analysis on whether the violation could be documented in a record from which to meaningfully assess the effects of the violation.

1997Id. at 928 (emphasis in original).

22
Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. Stategreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See 18 See Hearts Bluff Game Ranch, Inc. v. State, 381 S.W.3d 468 , 476–77 (Tex. 2012) (citing John Milton, Paradise Lost 42, bk.

11
Foust v. Ranger Insurance Co.green
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 .

11
Evanston Insurance Company v. Mid-Continent Casualgreen
ca5 · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 .

11
Kelly v. General Interior Construction, Inc.green
tex · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Old Republic, 549 S.W.3d at 565 (stating that “effects test” does not displace purposeful availment requirement); Kelly, 301 S.W.3d at 661 (requiring defendants to have engaged in conduct in Texas that amounted to “a substantial presence”).

11
Old Republic Nat'l Title Ins. Co. v. Bellgreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Old Republic, 549 S.W.3d at 565 (stating that “effects test” does not displace purposeful availment requirement); Kelly, 301 S.W.3d at 661 (requiring defendants to have engaged in conduct in Texas that amounted to “a substantial presence”).

11
Elliff v. Texon Drilling. Co.green
tex · 1948 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 561 (1948).

2008Elliff v. Texon Drilling Co., 146 Tex. 575 , 210 S.W.2d 558, 561 (1948).

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2004Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional.

2000Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional.

42000–2004
Cain v. State green
texcrimapp · 1997
2 sentences

2004Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional.

2000Additionally, if the effects of an error in a particular case defy harmless error analysis or the data is insufficient to conduct a meaningful harmless error analysis, the error will not be proven harmless, Fulminante , 499 U.S. at 309-10 ; Cain , 947 S.W.2d at 264 , whether the error is constitutional or non-constitutional.

42000–2004
Weaver v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2017
2 sentences

2022Second, an error can be deemed structural “if the effects of the error are simply too hard to measure.” Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 .

2021Structural Error/Presumed Prejudice Barbee–Page 12 McCoy said counsel’s admission of a defendant’s guilt over his express objection was structural error meriting a presumption of prejudice for “at least” two reasons: the effects of the error are too hard to measure, and the right at issue is designed to protect “the fundamental legal principle that a defendant must be allowed to make his own choices about the proper way to protect his own liberty.” Id. at 1511 (quoting Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 ).

22021–2022
Walker v. Packer green
tex · 1992
2 sentences

2000Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d at 843 . (footnote: 1) Background The discovery in question involves the testimony of Griffin and Kuhn.

2000Walker v. Packer , 827 S.W.2d at 843 .

22000–2000
Canadian Helicopters Ltd. v. Wittig green
tex · 1994
2 sentences

2000And, the latter “requirement is met only when parties are in danger of permanently losing substantial rights,” id., or when the effects of the error could not be cured on appeal.

2000Next, the latter “requirement is met only when parties are in danger of permanently losing substantial rights,” id., or when the effects of the error could not be cured on appeal.

22000–2000
Goose Creek Consolidated v. Continental Casualty Co. green
texapp · 1983
1 sentence

2025See Foust, 975 S.W.2d at 333–35; Goose Creek, 658 S.W.2d at 340–41; see also Evanston, 909 F.3d at 148 .

12025–2025
Maurice Pincoffs Company v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, American Home Assurance Company green
ca5 · 1971
1 sentence

2025Relying heavily on the Fifth Circuit’s Pincoffs decision, BNSF maintains that it is not arguing under the effects test but is rather arguing under the so-called liability- triggering-event version of the cause test. 447 F.2d at 206–07.

12025–2025
United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez green
scotus · 2006
1 sentence

2022“For example, when a defendant is denied the right to select his or her own attorney, the precise ‘effect of the violation cannot be ascertained.’” Id. (quoting United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140 , 149 n.4 (2006)).

12022–2022
McCoy v. Louisiana green
scotus · 2018
2 sentences

2021Structural Error/Presumed Prejudice Barbee–Page 12 McCoy said counsel’s admission of a defendant’s guilt over his express objection was structural error meriting a presumption of prejudice for “at least” two reasons: the effects of the error are too hard to measure, and the right at issue is designed to protect “the fundamental legal principle that a defendant must be allowed to make his own choices about the proper way to protect his own liberty.” Id. at 1511 (quoting Weaver, 137 S. Ct. at 1908 ).

2021McCoy opposed his counsel’s assertion of his guilt “at every opportunity, before and during trial, both in conference with his lawyer and in open court.” McCoy, 138 S. Ct. at 1509 .

12021–2021
Cerbone v. Farb green
texapp · 2007
2 sentences

2007However, in Michiana , the Texas Supreme Court rejected the A effects test. @ See Michiana Easy Livin = Country, Inc. , 168 S.W.3d at 788 B 92 (rejecting the A effects test @ ); Cerbone v. Farb , 225 S.W.3d 764 , 771 B 72 (Tex. App. BB Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, no pet.) (concluding that the Michiana court rejected the A effects test @ ).

2007However, in Michiana , the Texas Supreme Court rejected the A effects test. @ See Michiana Easy Livin = Country, Inc. , 168 S.W.3d at 788 B 92 (rejecting the A effects test @ ); Cerbone v. Farb , 225 S.W.3d 764 , 771 B 72 (Tex. App. BB Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, no pet.) (concluding that the Michiana court rejected the A effects test @ ).

12007–2007
Calder v. Jones green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2007He relies on Calder v. Jones , 465 U.S. 783 (1984), and the A effects test @ based thereon.

12007–2007
Miller v. Illinois green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

1997Matchett v. State, 941 S.W.2d 922, 928 (Tex.Crim.App. 1996), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 117 S.Ct. 2487 , 138 L.Ed.2d 994 (1997). 2 The court of criminal appeals stated in Matchett that courts should base their decision to conduct a harm analysis on whether the violation could be documented in a record from which to meaningfully assess the effects of the violation.

11997–1997
Spivey v. Saner-Ragley Lumber Co. green
texcommnapp · 1926
1 sentence

1932App.) 284 S. W. 210, 215 ,.as follows: “But we think that, in cases of un-liquidated damages, the effects of such presumption should not be so extended as to preclude a defendant from complaining by proper assignment of error on appeal, of the insufficiency of the evidence to support the judgment for the amount recovered.

11932–1932

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Transp. Code § 547.333 (3)

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 67 (1958–2026) DC 67 (1972–2023) MD 19 (1974–2025) TX 18 (1932–2025) DE 16 (1981–2022) PA 13 (1927–2026) IL 13 (1969–2026) OH 12 (1963–2026) NY 12 (1930–2025) IN 10 (1980–2024) WA 10 (1937–2024) LA 9 (1954–2017) MN 9 (1934–2016) NV 8 (1913–2025) CO 8 (1994–2025) VT 6 (1999–2025) IA 6 (1990–2024) CT 6 (1997–2022) UT 6 (1943–2025) MA 6 (1988–2026) SC 6 (1999–2025) VA 5 (2003–2016) MO 5 (2004–2020) FL 5 (1986–2022) GA 4 (1988–2024) OR 4 (1985–2020) AZ 4 (1963–2024) MI 4 (1980–2022) KS 3 (1984–2006) WI 3 (1890–2006) NH 2 (1993–2025) WY 2 (2021–2024) AL 2 (2003–2003) TN 2 (1981–2026) HI 2 (2005–2023) ND 2 (1931–2015) NJ 2 (1987–1999)

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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