107 Texas opinions name it 6 courts 1927–2026 18 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.
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Bignall v. Stategreen2 sentences2024Id. “[I]t is not enough that the jury may disbelieve crucial evidence pertaining to the greater offense; there must be some evidence directly germane to a lesser included offense for the factfinder to consider before an instruction on a lesser included offense is warranted.” Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21, 24 (Tex. Crim. 2024Id. “[I]t is not enough that the jury may disbelieve crucial evidence pertaining to the greater offense; there must be some evidence directly germane to a lesser included offense for the factfinder to consider before an instruction on a lesser included offense is warranted.” Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21, 24 (Tex. Crim. | 12 | 12 |
McCullough v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Hutchins v. State, 475 S.W.3d 496 , 500–01 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2015, pet. ref’d) (“While the showing of a warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a 11 valid consent was given, such a warning is not required or essential.”) (citing Meeks v. State, 692 S.W.2d 504, 510 (Tex. Crim. 2016“While a warning that an individual does not have to consent to a search and has the right to refuse is not required nor [sic] essential, the showing of a warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a valid consent was given.” Meeks, 692 S.W.2d at 510 . | 6 | 10 |
Hall v. Stategreen2 sentences2024Id. “[I]t is not enough that the jury may disbelieve crucial evidence pertaining to the greater offense; there must be some evidence directly germane to a lesser included offense for the factfinder to consider before an instruction on a lesser included offense is warranted.” Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21, 24 (Tex. Crim. 2024Id. “[I]t is not enough that the jury may disbelieve crucial evidence pertaining to the greater offense; there must be some evidence directly germane to a lesser included offense for the factfinder to consider before an instruction on a lesser included offense is warranted.” Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21, 24 (Tex. Crim. | 3 | 12 |
Gonzales v. Stategreen2 sentences2026“Ordinarily, a defendant can make such a showing only at a hearing on a motion for new trial because only then will he be able to produce evidence regarding what additional information, evidence, 7 or witnesses would have been available to him if the trial court had granted the motion.” Brooks, 2024 WL 1200481 , at *3 n.2; see Gonzales, 304 S.W.3d at 842– 43 (noting that a showing of harm “can ordinarily be made only at a hearing on a motion for new trial, because almost always only at that time will the defendant be able to produce evidence as to what additional information, evidence[,] or wi 2023Ordinarily, a defendant can “make such a showing only at a hearing on a motion for -4- 04-22-00329-CR new trial because only then will she be able to produce evidence regarding what additional information, evidence, or witnesses the defense would have had available if the trial court had granted the motion for delay.” Id. at 825–26. | 2 | 7 |
in Re Reassure America Life Insurance Companygreen2 sentences2016Co., 421 S.W.3d at 173 (explaining that a rule 202 petition that does not include “explanatory facts regarding the anticipated suit or the potential claim ... is insufficient to meet the petitioner’s burden”); see also In re Contractor’s Supplies, Inc., No. 12-09-00231-CV, 2009 WL 2488374 , at *5 (Tex.App.-Tyler Aug. 17, 2009, orig. proceeding) (mem.op.) (“A trial court abuses its discretion by ordering a presuit deposition if the petitioner does not make the showing required by rule 202.”). 2016Co., 421 S.W.3d at 173 (explaining that a rule 202 petition that does not include “explanatory facts regarding the anticipated suit or the potential claim . . . is insufficient to meet the petitioner’s burden”); see also In re Contractor’s Supplies, Inc., No. 12-09-00231-CV, 2009 WL 2488374 , at *5 (Tex. App.—Tyler Aug. 17, 2009, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.) (“A trial court abuses its discretion by ordering a presuit deposition if the petitioner does not make the showing required by rule 202.”). | 2 | 2 |
Casanova, Matthew Johngreen2 sentences2014Casanova v. State, 383 S.W.3d 530, 533 (Tex. Crim. 2014Casanova v. State, 383 S.W.3d 530, 533 (Tex.Crim.App.2012). | 2 | 2 |
In Re Hewlett Packardgreen2 sentences2009See In re Campos, No. 02-07-00197-CV, 2007 WL 2013057 , at *4 (Tex. App.–Fort Worth July 12, 2007, orig. proceeding [mand. denied]) (trial court abused discretion by ordering presuit deposition where evidence established proposed deponent possessed no information that would be useful to petitioner); In re Hewlett Packard, 212 S.W.3d at 363-64 (trial court abused discretion by ordering presuit investigative deposition when party seeking deposition did not establish that benefit of deposition outweighed potential burden or expense of procedure); In re Hochheim Prairie Farm Mut. 2009See In re Campos , No. 02-07-00197-CV, 2007 WL 2013057 , at *4 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth July 12, 2007, orig. proceeding [mand. denied]) (trial court abused discretion by ordering presuit deposition where evidence established proposed deponent possessed no information that would be useful to petitioner); In re Hewlett Packard , 212 S.W.3d at 363-64 (trial court abused discretion by ordering presuit investigative deposition when party seeking deposition did not establish that benefit of deposition outweighed potential burden or expense of procedure); In re Hochheim Prairie Farm Mut. | 2 | 2 |
In Re: Kenneth Wayne Morris, Applicantgreen2 sentences2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir. 2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). 2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir.2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). | 2 | 2 |
In Re: Kia Levoy Johnson, Movantgreen2 sentences2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir. 2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). 2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir.2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). | 2 | 2 |
In Re: Hearngreen2 sentences2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir. 2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). 2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir.2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). | 2 | 2 |
In Re: Hendersongreen2 sentences2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir. 2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). 2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir.2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). | 2 | 2 |
In Re: Robert Madrid Salazar, Movantgreen2 sentences2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir. 2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). 2007See In re Henderson, 462 F.3d 413, 415 (5th Cir.2006); In re Salazar, 443 F.3d 430, 431 (5th Cir.2006); In re Hearn, 418 F.3d 444, 444-45 (5th Cir.2005); In re Johnson, 334 F.3d 403, 404 (5th Cir.2003); In re Morris, 328 F.3d 739, 740 (5th Cir.2003). | 2 | 2 |
Reasor v. Stategreen2 sentences2005Id .; see Reasor , 12 S.W.3d at 818 . [7] Additionally, A [w]hile a warning that an individual does not have to consent to a search and has the right to refuse is not required nor essential, the showing of a warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a valid consent was given. @ See Meeks v. State , 692 S.W.2d 504, 510 (Tex. Crim. 2005Id.; see Reasor, 12 S.W.3d at 818 . 7 Additionally, “[wjhile a warning that an individual does not have to consent to a search and has the right to refuse is not required nor essential, the showing of a warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a valid consent was given.” See Meeks v. State, 692 S.W.2d 504, 510 (Tex.Crim.App.1985). | 2 | 2 |
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences1952See Smith v. State, 129 Tex. Cr. 1943See Smith v. State, 86 S. W. (2d) 750 ; Harris v. State, 106 Tex. Cr. | 2 | 2 |
Valdez v. Hollenbeckgreen2 sentences2026“Under the Estates Code, the Legislature provided a means for ‘interested person[s]’ to file a bill of review to revise or correct an order or judgment of a probate court upon a showing of error in the order or judgment.” Id. (alteration in original) (quoting TEX. 2021Woods, 501 S.W.3d at 191 (citing former Texas Probate Code section 31, which is now codified in Estates Code section 55.521); see also Valdez, 465 S.W.3d at 230 (noting, in applying limitations to section 55.521, that “[b]ills of review are intrinsically incongruous with finality, and thus are not lightly granted.”).4 So long as the bill of review is filed timely, not “more than two years after the date of the order or judgment,” an interested person may “have an order or judgment rendered by the court revised and corrected on a showing of error in the order or judgment.” Tex. Est. | 1 | 2 |
Strickland v. Washingtongreen2 sentences2022See Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 . 2019Strickland, 466 U.S. at 686 . | 1 | 2 |
Gray v. Stategreen1 sentence2026App. 1997). “[W]ithout a showing that the error resulted in the denial of a fair and impartial jury,” Texas courts have consistently held “that there was no reversible error in cases in which the trial judge improperly granted a challenge for cause.” Gray v. State, 233 S.W.3d 295, 298 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Wheeling v. Wheelinggreen1 sentence2023Id. (“These two prongs require first, a showing of error, and second, a showing that the error was harmful.”); see Howe v. Howe, 551 S.W.3d 236, 249 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018, no pet.) (“In the unique context of most family law issues, however, an appellant must go one-step further and show that as a result of the challenged factual finding, the trial court’s decision on issues of property division, conservatorship, visitation, or child support, was an abuse of discretion.). | 1 | 1 |
Howe v. Howegreen1 sentence2023Id. (“These two prongs require first, a showing of error, and second, a showing that the error was harmful.”); see Howe v. Howe, 551 S.W.3d 236, 249 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2018, no pet.) (“In the unique context of most family law issues, however, an appellant must go one-step further and show that as a result of the challenged factual finding, the trial court’s decision on issues of property division, conservatorship, visitation, or child support, was an abuse of discretion.). | 1 | 1 |
| In Re BGDgreen | 1 | 1 |
Lawrence v. City of Wichita Fallsgreen1 sentence2022A bill of review under this statute “may not be filed more than two years after the date of the order or judgment, as applicable.” Id. § 55.251(b). 15 will not be re-examined.” City of Hous. v. Precast Structures, Inc., 60 S.W.3d 331, 338 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2001, pet. denied) (op. on reh’g). “[A] reviewing court may apply the law of the case doctrine in a subsequent proceeding if the facts in the later proceeding are ‘so nearly the same [as the earlier proceeding] that they do not materially affect the legal issues involved in the later proceeding.’” In re B.G.D., 351 S.W.3d 131, | 1 | 1 |
| City of Houston v. Precast Structures, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Alvarado v. Farah Manufacturing Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| TransAmerican Natural Gas Corp. v. Powellgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Routier v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Texas Southern University v. Araserve Campus Dining Services of Texas, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Petta v. Riveragreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re AIU Insurance Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| in Re Mike East, Alice East, Lisa East and Alejandro Uriasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Kelly v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Hardin v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Doe 2green | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Marriage of Swimgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gillespie v. Gillespiegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Marcus Hiles v. Arnie & Company, P.C.green | 1 | 1 |
| McCraw v. Marisgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Michiana Easy Livin' Country, Inc. v. Holtengreen | 1 | 1 |
| Boyd v. Boydgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Robert Lee Beck, Md, Dmd v. Texas State Board Of Dental Examinersgreen | 1 | 1 |
| United Blood Services v. Longoriagreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Nwosoucha v. State
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2 sentences2026See Gonzales, 304 S.W.3d at 842–43; Nwosoucha, 325 S.W.3d at 825 . 2024Gonzales, 304 S.W.3d at 842–43; Nwosoucha v. State, 325 S.W.3d 816 , 825–26 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. ref’d). | 5 | 2014–2026 |
Almanza v. State
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2 sentences2012What is ultimately required is a showing that the error deprived the defendant of a "fair and impartial trial." Almanza , 686 S.W.2d at 172 . 2012What is ultimately required is a showing that the error deprived the defendant of a “fair and impartial trial.” Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 172 . | 3 | 2006–2012 |
Exxon Corp. v. West Texas Gathering Co.
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2 sentences2004Exxon Corp. v. West Texas Gathering Co., 868 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. 1993). 2004Exxon Corp. v. West Texas Gathering Co., 868 S.W.2d 299 (Tex. 1993). 12 Focusing now on the liabilities of the community estate for equipment leases totaling approximately $666,000, Tina contends that in reality, although entitled as Equipment Leases, because Charles has a right to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term for a suggested nominal amount, we should remand to the trial court for an evaluation of the value of the equipment covered by the leases. | 3 | 2004–2004 |
Tarris Woods v. Sandra T. Kenner and Charles E. Twymon, Jr.
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2 sentences2021Id. § 1056.101. 2021Woods, 501 S.W.3d at 191 (citing former Texas Probate Code section 31, which is now codified in Estates Code section 55.521); see also Valdez, 465 S.W.3d at 230 (noting, in applying limitations to section 55.521, that “[b]ills of review are intrinsically incongruous with finality, and thus are not lightly granted.”).4 So long as the bill of review is filed timely, not “more than two years after the date of the order or judgment,” an interested person may “have an order or judgment rendered by the court revised and corrected on a showing of error in the order or judgment.” Tex. Est. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Meekins v. State
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2 sentences2015Furthermore, to the extent that Hutchins argues .that the trial court’s finding was erroneous because the officer’s testimony did not affirmatively demonstrate that his consent went beyond mere acquiescence, Meekins instructs that even a finding of ‘“[m]ere acquiescence’ may constitute, a finding of. consent,” Meekins, 340 S.W.3d at 463-64 . 2015Furthermore, to the extent that Hutchins argues that the trial court’s finding was erroneous because the officer’s testimony did not affirmatively demonstrate that his consent went beyond mere acquiescence, Meekins instructs that even a finding of “‘[m]ere acquiescence’ may constitute a finding of consent.” Meekins, 340 S.W.3d at 463–64. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Attayi
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2 sentences2001Id. 2001In the latter situation, it is the burden of the party who is to benefit by a showing of waiver to produce conclusive evidence that the opposite party unequivocally manifested its intent to no longer assert its claim. *912 Id. | 2 | 1997–2001 |
DeVoyle v. State
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2 sentences1988However, the giving of such warning is good police practice before attempting to secure a consent to search, DeVoyle, supra, and a showing of such warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a valid consent was given. 1988However, the giving of such warning is good police practice before attempting to secure a consent to search, DeVoyle, supra, and a showing of such warning is of evidentiary value in determining whether a valid consent was given. | 2 | 1973–1988 |
Cole v. State
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2 sentences1985Allen v. State, supra; Cole v. State, 484 S.W.2d 779 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); DeVoyle v. State, supra; Potts v. State, 500 S.W.2d 523, 526 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). 1973Allen v. State, 487 S.W.2d 120 (Tex.Cr.App.1972) ; Cole v. State, 484 S.W.2d 779 (Tex.Cr.App.1972) ; DeVoyle v. State, 471 S.W.2d 77 (Tex.Cr.App.1971). | 2 | 1973–1985 |
Simmons v. Dickson
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2 sentences1972Cranfill v. Hayden, above; Simmons v. Dickson, 110 Tex. 230 , 213 S.W. 612 , 218 S.W. 365 . 1972Cranfill v. Hayden, above; Simmons v. Dickson, 110 Tex. 230 , 213 S.W. 612 , 218 S.W. 365 . | 2 | 1965–1972 |
Perry, Ex Parte James Richard \Rick\""
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1 sentence2024Rather, they are merely “fanciful hypotheticals.” See Perry, 483 S.W.3d at 902 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| Cavazos, Abraham green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Kostal v. People green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Reginald Hutchins v. State green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In Re Nitla S.A. De C.V. green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Jurek v. Couch-Jurek green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| in Re: Freestone Underground Storage, Inc., Ray Funderburk, and Nancy Funderburk green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| EMI Music Mexico, S.A. De C v. v. Rodriguez green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| in Re Mark Fisher and Reece Boudreaux green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Webb v. State green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Anderson v. Creighton green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| Brimage v. State green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| The Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co. red | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Knebel v. Port Enterprises, Inc. green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Slagle v. State green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Commonwealth v. Scott green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| State v. Burdge green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| State v. Burke green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| State v. Warren green | 1 | 1989–1989 |
| Alfaro v. State green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| Interstate Commerce Commission v. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Proca v. United States green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Gaetano v. United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
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.
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.