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preemptory challenge in Texas

13 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1942–2025 3 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
Batson v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015The State, by way of a preemptory challenge, struck venire members 4, 5, and 10.3 This prompted appellant’s trial counsel to make a Batson motion, explaining that appellant is of Middle Eastern descent but “her complexion, her hair, and skin tend to lead her to look African-American.” Defense counsel concluded that the State’s “challenge has to have been because of race because everything else [venire member 5] said was absolutely pro law enforcement and pro the State.” During voir dire and outside the presence of the panel, the court asked the State to explain its rationale for striking venir

2006See generally Batson v. Kentucky , 476 U.S. 79 , 106 S.Ct. 1712 , 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986). 2.

45
Comeaux, Farrain Josephgreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
2 sentences

2022Comeaux v. State, 445 S.W.3d 745, 750 (Tex. Crim.

2019Comeaux v. State, 445 S.W.3d 745, 750 (Tex.Crim.App. 2014) (“When the trial judge denies a valid challenge for cause, forcing the defendant to use a peremptory strike on a panel member who should have been removed, the defendant is harmed if he would have used that peremptory strike on another objectionable juror.”); Chambers v. State, 866 S.W.2d 9, 22 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993), citing Demouchette v. State, 731 S.W.2d 75, 83 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).

22
Newbury v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Hudson, 620 S.W.3d at 729–30 (clarifying that “[h]arm from the erroneous denial of a defense challenge for cause focuses on whether a peremptory challenge was wrongfully taken from the defendant” (quoting Newbury, 135 S.W.3d at 30 )).

11
Nava, Andres Maldonadogreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Nava v. State, 415 S.W.3d 289, 305 (Tex. Crim.

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Demouchette v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Comeaux v. State, 445 S.W.3d 745, 750 (Tex.Crim.App. 2014) (“When the trial judge denies a valid challenge for cause, forcing the defendant to use a peremptory strike on a panel member who should have been removed, the defendant is harmed if he would have used that peremptory strike on another objectionable juror.”); Chambers v. State, 866 S.W.2d 9, 22 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993), citing Demouchette v. State, 731 S.W.2d 75, 83 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).

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Chambers v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Comeaux v. State, 445 S.W.3d 745, 750 (Tex.Crim.App. 2014) (“When the trial judge denies a valid challenge for cause, forcing the defendant to use a peremptory strike on a panel member who should have been removed, the defendant is harmed if he would have used that peremptory strike on another objectionable juror.”); Chambers v. State, 866 S.W.2d 9, 22 (Tex.Crim.App. 1993), citing Demouchette v. State, 731 S.W.2d 75, 83 (Tex.Crim.App. 1986).

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Sells v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Sells v. State , 121 S.W.3d 748, 758 (Tex. Crim.

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George v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Rhode Islandgreen
texapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980White v. White, 141 Tex. 328, 331 , 172 S.W.2d 295, 296 (1943); Ormsby v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Rhode Island, 573 S.W.2d 281, 283 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1978, no writ).

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White v. Whitegreen
tex · 1943 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980White v. White, 141 Tex. 328, 331 , 172 S.W.2d 295, 296 (1943); Ormsby v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Rhode Island, 573 S.W.2d 281, 283 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1978, no writ).

1980White v. White, 141 Tex. 328, 331 , 172 S.W.2d 295, 296 (1943); Ormsby v. Travelers Indemnity Co. of Rhode Island, 573 S.W.2d 281, 283 (Tex.Civ.App.—Waco 1978, no writ).

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Simpson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
1 sentence

2006Id.

12006–2006
Rasco v. State green
texapp · 1988
1 sentence

1993Rasco v. State, 739 S.W.2d 437 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1987, pet. ref’d).

11993–1993
Bennett v. McKrell neutral
tex · 1940
2 sentences

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

11942–1942
Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital neutral
texapp · 1914
1 sentence

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

11942–1942
Graves v. Cameron, Castles & Storey neutral
tex · 1890
1 sentence

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

11942–1942
Smalley v. Paine green
texapp · 1910
2 sentences

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

1942Bogert’s Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 1, §§ 45, 50, 66, pp. 197; 241 and 269; Perry on Trusts, Secs. 39 and 137; Smalley v. Paine, 62 Tex.Civ.App. 52 , 130 S.W. 739 , and authorities cited and discussed on page 742; Howard v. Zimpelman, Tex.Sup., 14 S.W. 59 ; Bennett v. McKrell, 135 Tex. 557 , 144 S.W.2d 242 ; Articles 3713, Rules 26, 33, R.C.S. of 1925; Hambleton v. Southwest Texas Baptist Hospital, Tex.Civ.App., 172 S.W. 574 ; 42 T.J. p. 611, Sec. 16, p. 617.

11942–1942

Where else courts name it

TX 13 (1942–2025) OH 12 (1998–2024) MI 11 (2014–2023) CA 8 (2013–2024) WA 8 (2007–2025) FL 5 (1992–2024) MN 5 (2003–2018) IL 4 (2021–2024) SC 4 (2014–2022) KY 3 (1906–2020) IA 3 (2013–2018) PA 3 (1981–2022) IN 3 (1972–2007) LA 3 (1973–2023) MD 2 (1949–1996) CO 2 (1995–2003) OK 2 (1992–2011) NC 2 (2022–2022) MT 2 (2009–2017)

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