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witnesses hearing in Texas

79 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1879–2025 5 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 17 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 87 .

2015See id. at 87 .

1717
Satterwhite v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2004“A prosecutor is allowed to argue that the witnesses for the defense are not worthy of belief.” Satterwhite v. State, 858 S.W.2d 412, 425 (Tex.Crim.App.1993).

2004“A prosecutor is allowed to argue that the witnesses for the defense are not worthy of belief.” Satterwhite v. State , 858 S.W.2d 412, 425 (Tex. Crim.

77
Long v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

2001Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

44
State v. Rossgreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Ross, 32 S.W.3d 853, 855 (Tex. Crim.

2023State v. Ross, 32 S.W.3d 853, 855 (Tex. Crim.

33
Lewis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016Id.

2011See id. at 233 ; Lewis, 911 S.W.2d at 7 .

26
Griffith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2012
2 sentences

2012See Guzman, 955 S.W.2d at 89 ; see also Griffith v. State, 983 S.W.2d 282 , 287–88 (Tex. Crim.

2006See Guzman, 955 S.W.2d at 89 ; Griffith v. State, 983 S.W.2d 282, 287-88 (Tex.Crim.App.1998) (applying abuse-of-discretion standard to Kelly issue).

23
State v. Ballardgreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Ballard , 987 S.W.2d 889, 891 (Tex. Crim.

2006See State v. Ballard, 987 S.W.2d 889, 891 (Tex.Crim.App.1999).

22
Valle v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2003
2 sentences

2003See Valle v. State , 963 S.W.2d 904, 908 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 1998, pet. ref'd); Dusenberry v. State , 915 S.W.2d 947, 949 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, pet. ref'd).

1999See Valle v. State , 963 S.W.2d 904, 908 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 1998, pet. ref'd); Dusenberry v. State , 915 S.W.2d 947, 949 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, pet. ref'd).

22
Dusenberry v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2003
2 sentences

2003See Valle v. State , 963 S.W.2d 904, 908 (Tex. App.-Texarkana 1998, pet. ref'd); Dusenberry v. State , 915 S.W.2d 947, 949 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, pet. ref'd).

1999See Valle v. State , 963 S.W.2d 904, 908 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 1998, pet. ref'd); Dusenberry v. State , 915 S.W.2d 947, 949 (Tex. App.--Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, pet. ref'd).

22
Graves v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023App. 1993) (“A prosecutor is allowed to argue that the witnesses for the defense are not worthy of belief.”); Graves v. State, 176 S.W.3d 422, 431 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2004, no pet.) (“Jury argument that vouches for or questions the credibility of a witness is proper if it involves a reasonable deduction from the evidence.”).

11
Washington v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Washington v. Texas, 388 U.S. 14, 19 (1967) (“Just as an accused has the right to confront the prosecution’s witnesses for the purpose of challenging their testimony, he has the right to present his own witnesses to establish a defense.”).

11
Maestas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Maestas, 987 S.W.2d at 62 (citing Mosley, 423 U.S. at 103-05 ). 32 The trial court heard the testimony from the witnesses at the hearing and it viewed video clips from the video of the initial interrogation during the cross- examination of the witnesses.

11
Michigan v. Mosleygreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Maestas, 987 S.W.2d at 62 (citing Mosley, 423 U.S. at 103-05 ). 32 The trial court heard the testimony from the witnesses at the hearing and it viewed video clips from the video of the initial interrogation during the cross- examination of the witnesses.

11
Parkway Co. v. Woodruffgreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020To uphold an award of mental anguish damages on a legal sufficiency review, the record must contain “direct evidence of the nature, duration, and severity of [the plaintiff’s] mental anguish, thus establishing a substantial disruption in the plaintiff’s daily routine,” or “evidence of a high degree of mental pain and distress that is more than mere worry, anxiety, vexation, embarrassment, or anger.” Anderson v. Durant, 550 S.W.3d 605 , 618–19 (Tex. 2018) (quoting Parkway Co. v. Woodruff, 901 S.W.2d 434, 444 (Tex. 1995)) (emphasis added).

11
Bell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Although a trial court must exclude witnesses covered by the Rule, “the court’s decision to allow testimony from a witness who has violated the rule is a discretionary matter.” Bell v. State, 938 S.W.2d 35, 50 (Tex. Crim.

11
Leza v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Leza v. State, 351 S.W.3d 344, 352 (Tex. Crim.

11
Odelugo, Aghaegbunagreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Odelugo v. State, 443 S.W.3d 131, 137 (Tex. Crim.

11
Colyer, Wilkie Schell Jr.green
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Colyer v. State, 428 S.W.3d 117, 122 (Tex. Crim.

11
Brady v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Brady, 373 U.S. at 87 , 83 S. Ct. at 1196–97.

2013See Brady, 373 U.S. at 87 , 83 S. Ct. at 1196–97.

11
Kober v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Blackmon v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Romero v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Green v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Rumbaugh v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Luckett v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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 (37)

CaseCitedYears
Crawford v. District of Columbia Department of Corrections green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2004Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

2001Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

42001–2004
White v. Temple University green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2004Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

2001Long v. State, 823 S.W.2d 259, 277 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991), cert. denied, 505 U.S. 1224 , 112 S.Ct. 3042 , 120 L.Ed.2d 910 (1992).

42001–2004
Harris v. State green
texapp · 2015
2 sentences

2019As we noted in Buxton [S]ection 2(b) contains numerous procedural safeguards that protect a defendant’s right to a fair trial, including requirements that the trial court determine at a hearing outside the presence of the jury that the evidence will be adequate to support a finding that the defendant committed the separate offense beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defense counsel has the right to cross-examine the witnesses at the hearing, and that the State provide notice of its intent to use such evidence in its case in chief at least thirty days before trial. 526 S.W.3d at 688 (citing Har

2019As we noted in Buxton: [S]ection 2(b) contains numerous procedural safeguards that protect a defendant’s right to a fair trial, including requirements that the trial court determine at a hearing outside the presence of the jury that the evidence will be adequate to support a finding that the defendant committed the separate offense beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defense counsel has the right to cross-examine the witnesses at the hearing, and that the State provide notice of its intent to use such evidence in its case in chief at least thirty days before trial. 526 S.W.3d at 688 (citing Ha

32017–2019
Compton v. State green
texapp · 2003
2 sentences

2006We agree with the conclusion in Compton that it would be unreasonable to conclude that any variation in administering the tests, no matter how slight, could automatically undermine the admissibility of an individual = s performance of the tests. 120 S.W.3d at 738 . 7 Presuming, without deciding, that Officer Walden qualified as an expert in this case, we hold that the trial court was free to believe any or all evidence presented and to make a determination of the facts supported by the record after evaluating the credibility and demeanor of the witnesses at the hearing and that the trial court

2006We agree with the conclusion in Compton that it would be unreasonable to conclude that any variation in administering the tests, no matter how slight, could automatically undermine the admissibility of an individual’s performance of the tests. 120 S.W.3d at 738 . 7 Presuming, without deciding, that Officer Walden qualified as an expert in this *222 case, we hold that the trial court was free to believe any or all evidence presented and to make a determination of the facts supported by the record after evaluating the credibility and demeanor of the witnesses at the hearing and that the trial co

32006–2010
Buxton v. State green
texapp · 2017
2 sentences

2019As we noted in Buxton [S]ection 2(b) contains numerous procedural safeguards that protect a defendant’s right to a fair trial, including requirements that the trial court determine at a hearing outside the presence of the jury that the evidence will be adequate to support a finding that the defendant committed the separate offense beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defense counsel has the right to cross-examine the witnesses at the hearing, and that the State provide notice of its intent to use such evidence in its case in chief at least thirty days before trial. 526 S.W.3d at 688 (citing Har

2019As we noted in Buxton: [S]ection 2(b) contains numerous procedural safeguards that protect a defendant’s right to a fair trial, including requirements that the trial court determine at a hearing outside the presence of the jury that the evidence will be adequate to support a finding that the defendant committed the separate offense beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defense counsel has the right to cross-examine the witnesses at the hearing, and that the State provide notice of its intent to use such evidence in its case in chief at least thirty days before trial. 526 S.W.3d at 688 (citing Ha

22019–2019
Hacker, Anthony Wayne green
texcrimapp · 2013
2 sentences

2014It was free to reject appellant’s testimony that, despite his doubts regarding the car’s legitimacy, he believed Hafley had legally acquired it from his brother “for a cheap price.” See Hacker, 389 S.W.3d at 865 .

2014It was free to reject appellant’s testimony that, despite his doubts regarding the car’s legitimacy, he believed Hafley had legally acquired it from his brother “for a cheap price.” See Hacker, 389 S.W.3d at 865 .

22014–2014
Aranda v. State green
texcrimapp · 1974
2 sentences

1983Myre v. State, 545 S.W.2d 820 (Tex.Cr.App.1977); Aranda v. State, 506 S.W.2d 221 (Tex.Cr.App.1974).

1979Myre v. State, 545 S.W.2d 820 (Tex.Crim.App.1977); Aranda v. State, 506 S.W.2d 221 (Tex.Crim.App.1974).

21979–1983
Myre v. State green
texcrimapp · 1977
2 sentences

1983Myre v. State, 545 S.W.2d 820 (Tex.Cr.App.1977); Aranda v. State, 506 S.W.2d 221 (Tex.Cr.App.1974).

1979Myre v. State, 545 S.W.2d 820 (Tex.Crim.App.1977); Aranda v. State, 506 S.W.2d 221 (Tex.Crim.App.1974).

21979–1983
Langford v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1933
2 sentences

1958This is substantially the holding of this court in Langford v. State, 123 Texas Cr.

1958This is substantially the holding of this Court in Langford v. State, 123 Tex.Cr.R. 171 , 58 S.W.2d 115 , and Sherwood v. State, 111 Tex.Cr.R. 453 , 14 S.W.2d 1029 . 4.

21958–1958
Andrew Anderson v. Jerry v. Durant, Jerry v. Durant, Inc. D/B/A Durant Toyota and D/B/A Jerry Durant Toyota, Jerry Durant Hyundai, LLC, Doyle Maynard, and Robert G. Cote, Sr., Gary Michael Deere, Jerry Rash, and Elliot \scooter\" Michelson" green
· 2018
1 sentence

2020To uphold an award of mental anguish damages on a legal sufficiency review, the record must contain “direct evidence of the nature, duration, and severity of [the plaintiff’s] mental anguish, thus establishing a substantial disruption in the plaintiff’s daily routine,” or “evidence of a high degree of mental pain and distress that is more than mere worry, anxiety, vexation, embarrassment, or anger.” Anderson v. Durant, 550 S.W.3d 605 , 618–19 (Tex. 2018) (quoting Parkway Co. v. Woodruff, 901 S.W.2d 434, 444 (Tex. 1995)) (emphasis added).

12020–2020
Russell v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2018Id. art. 36.05.

12018–2018
Pena v. Garza green
texapp · 2001
12013–2013
Melton v. State green
texapp · 1998
12012–2012
Salazar v. State green
texapp · 2003
12008–2008
Zavala v. State green
texapp · 1997
12001–2001
Brandy v. City of Cedar Hill green
texapp · 1994
11999–1999
Jackson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
11994–1994
Skelton v. State green
texapp · 1983
11992–1992
Housing Authority of City of El Paso v. Rodriguez-Yepez neutral
texapp · 1992
11992–1992
Wicker v. State green
texcrimapp · 1984
11986–1986
United States v. George Broadway green
ca5 · 1973
11984–1984
United States v. Orange Jell Beechum green
ca5 · 1978
11984–1984
Rees v. United States green
scotus · 1979
11984–1984
Swanson v. Califano green
scotus · 1979
11984–1984
Taylor v. State green
texcrimapp · 1980
11983–1983
Clark v. State green
texcrimapp · 1977
11981–1981
Powell v. State green
texcrimapp · 1972
11981–1981
Tatom v. State green
texcrimapp · 1977
11981–1981
Medrano v. Rodriguez neutral
texapp · 1948
11959–1959
Gillian v. Day green
tex · 1944
11959–1959
Dewitt v. Brooks green
tex · 1944
11959–1959
Sherwood v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1929
11958–1958
Adell v. State green
texcrimapp · 1948
11954–1954
Casey v. State green
texcrimapp · 1906
11911–1911
Sanders v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1906
11911–1911
Gilleland v. State neutral
tex · 1875
11890–1890
Williams v. State neutral
tex · 1872
11879–1879

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (10) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.02 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 30.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (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

NY 171 (1959–2026) TX 79 (1879–2025) IL 50 (1896–2025) CA 18 (1920–2023) PA 17 (1914–2026) AL 15 (1929–2009) GA 13 (1921–2020) MI 13 (1936–2018) LA 13 (1926–2017) OH 12 (1970–2022) TN 12 (1975–2020) FL 12 (1962–2013) CT 11 (1933–2009) MO 11 (1889–2025) IA 10 (1906–2026) MT 10 (1929–1995) MS 9 (1980–2026) DC 9 (1976–2020) WI 8 (1934–2024) MD 8 (1926–2011) KS 8 (1909–2007) WA 8 (1894–2021) MA 6 (1962–2023) AR 6 (1960–2015) NJ 6 (1949–2020) IN 6 (1895–2016) OK 5 (1912–1969) RI 5 (1917–2010) OR 4 (1893–1994) MN 4 (1948–1993) WV 4 (1892–1991) KY 4 (1946–2017) VA 4 (1923–1998) NC 3 (1985–2006) UT 3 (1988–2019) NE 3 (1911–1928) ME 2 (1976–1977) WY 2 (2010–2016) ND 2 (1896–1990) DE 2 (1989–1992) SC 2 (1912–2019) HI 2 (1980–2008) AZ 2 (1985–2011)

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