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12 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2026 1 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
cluster 1741green
· · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Election Comm’n, 558 U.S. 310, 375 (2010). 10 The principal dissent claims “the rational basis standard invokes objective reason as its measure,” a contention difficult to take seriously.37 Legal fictions abound in the law, but the federal “rational basis test” is something special; it is a misnomer, wrapped in an anomaly, inside a contradiction.

2015Election Comm'n, 558 U.S. 310, 375 , 130 S.Ct. 876 , 175 L.Ed.2d 753 (2010). .

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Amber Raquel Emerson v. Thomas Chad Emersongreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See, e.g., In re Est. of Spiller, No. 04-18-00522-CV, 2019 WL 2360100 , at *2 (Tex. App.— San Antonio June 5, 2019, pet. denied) (addressing appellant’s argument that the settlement agreement containing a waiver provision 7 was not enforceable before dismissing the appeal for waiver); Emerson, 559 S.W.3d at 734 (reviewing the record to determine whether appellant waived her appellate rights when she argued she did not consent to such a waiver).

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Kelo v. City of New Londongreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Id. at 518 (citations omitted).

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Jones v. Normangreen
ca8 · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Guerrero v. State, 271 S.W.3d 309 , 312—14 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2008), rev’d in part on other grounds, 305 S.W.3d 546 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (concluding- similar defensive theory amounted to "no evidence whatsoever to suggest to the court that [the defendant] was not competent to- stand trial” and therefore holding trial court did not abuse its discretion ■ in failing to conduct a further competency *402 inquiry); see also Jones v. Norman, 633 F.3d 661 , 669 n. 3 (8th Cir.2011) (“Neither Edwards nor any other precedent empowers a trial court to conduct a searching inquiry into a defendant’s

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Guerrero v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Guerrero v. State, 271 S.W.3d 309 , 312—14 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2008), rev’d in part on other grounds, 305 S.W.3d 546 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (concluding- similar defensive theory amounted to "no evidence whatsoever to suggest to the court that [the defendant] was not competent to- stand trial” and therefore holding trial court did not abuse its discretion ■ in failing to conduct a further competency *402 inquiry); see also Jones v. Norman, 633 F.3d 661 , 669 n. 3 (8th Cir.2011) (“Neither Edwards nor any other precedent empowers a trial court to conduct a searching inquiry into a defendant’s

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Guerrero v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Guerrero v. State, 271 S.W.3d 309 , 312—14 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 2008), rev’d in part on other grounds, 305 S.W.3d 546 (Tex.Crim.App.2009) (concluding- similar defensive theory amounted to "no evidence whatsoever to suggest to the court that [the defendant] was not competent to- stand trial” and therefore holding trial court did not abuse its discretion ■ in failing to conduct a further competency *402 inquiry); see also Jones v. Norman, 633 F.3d 661 , 669 n. 3 (8th Cir.2011) (“Neither Edwards nor any other precedent empowers a trial court to conduct a searching inquiry into a defendant’s

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In Re Pleasant Glade Assembly of Godgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008In the mandamus proceeding that followed, the court of appeals granted the church’s request for relief, agreeing that the Schuberts’ “religious” claims were barred by the First Amendment because they “involve[d] a searching inquiry into Assembly of God beliefs and the validity of such beliefs.” In re Pleasant Glade As sembly of God, 991 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding).

2008In the mandamus proceeding that followed, the court of appeals granted the church's request for relief, agreeing that the Schuberts' "religious" claims were barred by the First Amendment because they "involve[d] a searching inquiry into Assembly of God beliefs and the validity of such beliefs." In re Pleasant Glade Assembly of God, 991 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding).

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Geraldine McCULLOCK, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. H.B. FULLER COMPANY, Defendant-Appellantgreen
ca2 · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Such an inquiry would inexorably lead to evaluating witness credibility and weight of the evidence, the ageless role of the jury." McCullock v. H.B Fuller Co. , 61 F.3d 1038, 1045 (2nd Cir. 1995). 12.

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Satterwhite v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991We are satisfied that Rule 81(b)(2) contemplates a more searching analysis than finding “sufficient evidence to convict.” Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, at 258-259 , 108 S.Ct. 1792, at 1798 , 100 L.Ed.2d 284, at 295 (1988) (question not whether legally admitted evidence sufficient to support guilty verdict but whether State proved beyond a reasonable doubt the error did not contribute to the verdict); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S 18, 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Harris v. State, supra, at 586, 587-588 (appellate court obligated to examine record in “neutral, impartial and even-

1991We are satisfied that Rule 81(b)(2) contemplates a more searching analysis than finding “sufficient evidence to convict.” Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, at 258-259 , 108 S.Ct. 1792, at 1798 , 100 L.Ed.2d 284, at 295 (1988) (question not whether legally admitted evidence sufficient to support guilty verdict but whether State proved beyond a reasonable doubt the error did not contribute to the verdict); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S 18, 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Harris v. State, supra, at 586, 587-588 (appellate court obligated to examine record in “neutral, impartial and even-

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2020Courts must consider “all relevant circumstances,” Batson, 476 U.S. at 96–97, and make a searching inquiry, because “without [a] searching inquiry into the basis of the challenged strikes, Batson would become a ‘mere exercise in thinking up any rational basis.” Miller-El, 545 U.S. at 252 .

12020–2020
Miller-El v. Dretke green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2020Id.

2020Courts must consider “all relevant circumstances,” Batson, 476 U.S. at 96–97, and make a searching inquiry, because “without [a] searching inquiry into the basis of the challenged strikes, Batson would become a ‘mere exercise in thinking up any rational basis.” Miller-El, 545 U.S. at 252 .

12020–2020
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1991We are satisfied that Rule 81(b)(2) contemplates a more searching analysis than finding “sufficient evidence to convict.” Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, at 258-259 , 108 S.Ct. 1792, at 1798 , 100 L.Ed.2d 284, at 295 (1988) (question not whether legally admitted evidence sufficient to support guilty verdict but whether State proved beyond a reasonable doubt the error did not contribute to the verdict); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S 18, 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Harris v. State, supra, at 586, 587-588 (appellate court obligated to examine record in “neutral, impartial and even-

1991We are satisfied that Rule 81(b)(2) contemplates a more searching analysis than finding “sufficient evidence to convict.” Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, at 258-259 , 108 S.Ct. 1792, at 1798 , 100 L.Ed.2d 284, at 295 (1988) (question not whether legally admitted evidence sufficient to support guilty verdict but whether State proved beyond a reasonable doubt the error did not contribute to the verdict); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S 18, 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); Harris v. State, supra, at 586, 587-588 (appellate court obligated to examine record in “neutral, impartial and even-

11991–1991
Jenkins v. Anderson green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1986The Supreme Court in Fletcher v. Wier, [ Weir ] 455 U.S. 603 , 102 S.Ct. 1309 , 71 L.Ed.2d 490 (1982), enunciated that principle saying: "`In Jenkins v. Anderson, 447 U.S. 231, 239 , 65 L.Ed.2d 86 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 (1980), a case dealing with pre-arrest silence, we said: "`"Common law traditionally has allowed witnesses to be impeached by their previous failure to state a fact and circumstances in which that fact naturally would have been asserted. 3A J.

1986The Supreme Court in Fletcher v. Wier, [ Weir ] 455 U.S. 603 , 102 S.Ct. 1309 , 71 L.Ed.2d 490 (1982), enunciated that principle saying: "`In Jenkins v. Anderson, 447 U.S. 231, 239 , 65 L.Ed.2d 86 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 (1980), a case dealing with pre-arrest silence, we said: "`"Common law traditionally has allowed witnesses to be impeached by their previous failure to state a fact and circumstances in which that fact naturally would have been asserted. 3A J.

11986–1986
Fletcher v. Weir green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1986The Supreme Court in Fletcher v. Wier, [ Weir ] 455 U.S. 603 , 102 S.Ct. 1309 , 71 L.Ed.2d 490 (1982), enunciated that principle saying: "`In Jenkins v. Anderson, 447 U.S. 231, 239 , 65 L.Ed.2d 86 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 (1980), a case dealing with pre-arrest silence, we said: "`"Common law traditionally has allowed witnesses to be impeached by their previous failure to state a fact and circumstances in which that fact naturally would have been asserted. 3A J.

1986The Supreme Court in Fletcher v. Wier, [ Weir ] 455 U.S. 603 , 102 S.Ct. 1309 , 71 L.Ed.2d 490 (1982), enunciated that principle saying: "`In Jenkins v. Anderson, 447 U.S. 231, 239 , 65 L.Ed.2d 86 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 (1980), a case dealing with pre-arrest silence, we said: "`"Common law traditionally has allowed witnesses to be impeached by their previous failure to state a fact and circumstances in which that fact naturally would have been asserted. 3A J.

11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 1802.051 (4) USC § 15u.s.c.1 (4)

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Where else courts name it

NY 172 (1896–2026) PA 68 (1944–2025) MI 60 (1972–2026) NJ 56 (1964–2026) CT 38 (1981–2024) GA 32 (1944–2024) CA 19 (1910–2026) DC 18 (1946–2018) MD 17 (1952–2026) OH 16 (1980–2025) FL 14 (1971–2020) WA 13 (1930–2016) MN 12 (1994–2026) TX 12 (1986–2026) RI 11 (1979–2015) MS 11 (1973–2026) WI 11 (1969–2020) IA 11 (1969–2019) IL 11 (1958–2018) HI 10 (1980–2023) MA 8 (1935–2017) AL 8 (1973–2023) UT 8 (2006–2025) MO 7 (1955–2017) DE 7 (1988–2022) KY 6 (1901–2025) MT 6 (1922–2024) OK 4 (1992–2013) KS 4 (1962–2019) NH 4 (1981–2012) AK 3 (1993–2017) IN 3 (1899–1982) VA 3 (2018–2020) ME 3 (1980–2002) VT 3 (1958–2012) CO 2 (1993–2020) WY 2 (2011–2018) WV 2 (1984–1996) AR 2 (1978–2016) AZ 2 (1975–1993) OR 2 (1991–2017)

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