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Rodriguez motion in Texas

78 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1983–2026 13 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 (63)

CaseFollowedCited
Rodriguez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Rodriguez, 903 S.W.2d at 412 ("Until such time as the Court of Criminal Appeals or the Texas Legislature changes the [sworn and in-writing] requirement, this procedure must be met.”). 9 .

2010Rodriguez , 903 S.W.2d at 412 ("Until such time as the Court of Criminal Appeals or the Texas Legislature changes the [sworn and in-writing] requirement, this procedure must be met."). 9 Robinson has not cited any authority holding that he was entitled to rely on Angela's presence at the punishment hearing — even though she did not receive a subpoena for that hearing — merely because she testified at the adjudication hearing.

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Reyes v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001We must therefore determine whether the record should be supplemented by a hearing on Rodriguez’s motion for new trial. “[T]he right to a hearing on a motion for new trial is not truly an ‘absolute right.’ ” Reyes v. State, 849 S.W.2d 812, 815 (Tex.Crim.App.1993). “[A] hearing is not required when the matters raised in the motion for new trial are subject to being determined from the record.” Id. at 816 .

2001We must therefore determine whether the record should be supplemented by a hearing on Rodriguez’s motion for new trial. “[T]he right to a hearing on a motion for new trial is not truly an ‘absolute right.’ ” Reyes v. State, 849 S.W.2d 812, 815 (Tex.Crim.App.1993). “[A] hearing is not required when the matters raised in the motion for new trial are subject to being determined from the record.” Id. at 816 .

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Smith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023See id.

2022See id.

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Waller v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023See Waller v. State, 931 S.W.2d 640, 644 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1996, no pet.) (“A ‘verdict’ that is contrary to ‘the law and the evidence’ raises issues that the Rodriguez v. State Page 28 trial court can determine from the record.

2022See Waller v. State, 931 S.W.2d 640, 644 (Tex. App.—Dallas 1996, no pet.) (“A ‘verdict’ that is contrary to ‘the law and the evidence’ raises issues that the Rodriguez v. State Page 28 trial court can determine from the record.

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Beatrice Zarate v. Aric Rodriguez Dba Mid-Town Realtygreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020P. 166a(i); Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp., 519 S.W.3d 605, 608 (Tex. 2017); see also Zarate v. Rodriguez, 542 S.W.3d 26, 42 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, pet. denied) (“Because Zarate did not file a response, the trial court was required to grant Rodriguez’s motion”); Imkie v. Methodist Hosp., 326 S.W.3d 339, 343 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, no pet.) (concluding resident physician’s failure to respond to hospital’s no-evidence summary judgment motion in premises liability action required trial court to render summary judgment in hospital’s favor).

2018See Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp., 519 S.W.3d 605, 608 (Tex. 2017); Zarate, 542 S.W.3d at 41 (“Because Zarate did not file a response, the trial court was required to grant Rodriguez’s motion”).

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Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp.green
tex · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020P. 166a(i); Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp., 519 S.W.3d 605, 608 (Tex. 2017); see also Zarate v. Rodriguez, 542 S.W.3d 26, 42 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, pet. denied) (“Because Zarate did not file a response, the trial court was required to grant Rodriguez’s motion”); Imkie v. Methodist Hosp., 326 S.W.3d 339, 343 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, no pet.) (concluding resident physician’s failure to respond to hospital’s no-evidence summary judgment motion in premises liability action required trial court to render summary judgment in hospital’s favor).

2018See Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp., 519 S.W.3d 605, 608 (Tex. 2017); Zarate, 542 S.W.3d at 41 (“Because Zarate did not file a response, the trial court was required to grant Rodriguez’s motion”).

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City of Brownsville v. Alvaradogreen
tex · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See City of Brownsville v. Alvarado, 897 S.W.2d 750, 753-54 (Tex. 1995) (“A successful challenge to evidentiary rulings usually requires the complaining party to show that the judgment turns on the particular evidence excluded or admitted.”).

2011See City of Brownsville v. Alvarado , 897 S.W.2d 750, 753-54 (Tex. 1995) ("A successful challenge to evidentiary rulings usually requires the complaining party to show that the judgment turns on the particular evidence excluded or admitted.").

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City of Waco, TX v. Bittlegreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See id. (fire fighter properly sought relief in courts without seeking further administrative relief when municipality failed to restore compensation and benefits as a result of an improper suspension because chapter 143 did not authorize the civil service commission to determine these issues).

2010See id. (fire fighter properly sought relief in courts without seeking further administrative relief when municipality failed to restore compensation and benefits as a result of an improper suspension because chapter 143 did not authorize the civil service commission to determine these issues).

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McDuff v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 613 (Tex. Crim.

2008See McDuff v. State , 939 S.W.2d 607, 613 (Tex. Crim.

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Hicks v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1913 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001“On the other hand, ..., in certain instances the trial judge abuses his discretion in failing to hold a hearing on a motion for new trial that raises matters which are not determinable from the record.” Id. “ ‘[A]s a prerequisite to obtaining a hearing’ and ‘as a matter of pleading,’ motions for new trial [must] be supported by affidavit, either of the accused-or someone else specifically showing the truth of the grounds of attack.” Id. (quoting Hicks v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 461 , 171 S.W. 755, 763 (1913)).

2001“On the other hand, ..., in certain instances the trial judge abuses his discretion in failing to hold a hearing on a motion for new trial that raises matters which are not determinable from the record.” Id. “ ‘[A]s a prerequisite to obtaining a hearing’ and ‘as a matter of pleading,’ motions for new trial [must] be supported by affidavit, either of the accused-or someone else specifically showing the truth of the grounds of attack.” Id. (quoting Hicks v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 461 , 171 S.W. 755, 763 (1913)).

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Brooks v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025He was sitting for the Honorable Brian Bolton, who presided over the pretrial motions and both phases of the trial. 12 Rodriguez argues, “[T]here were no cones, crime scene tape, police vehicles with emergency lights flashing, or officers standing guard that would clearly indicate [that] there was a crime scene.” She further argues that “no officers bothered to inform [her] that she needed to move away until Krueger aggressively approached [her].” 6 under the direction of the Brooks opinion, while giving deference to the responsibility of the jury ‘to fairly resolve conflicts in testimony, to

2019See Brooks v. State, 323 S.W.3d 893, 912 (Tex. Crim.

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Cire v. Cummingsgreen
tex · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026About seven months later, Rodriguez amended his petition adding claims for damages from the removal of trees from the property, and statutory and common law fraud in regard to both the 2018 purchase of the property and the 5 “[D]iscovery sanctions can be used to adjudicate the merits of a party’s claims when a party’s hindrance of the discovery process justifies a presumption that its claims lack merit.” Cire v. Cummings, 134 S.W.3d 835, 841 (Tex. 2004); see TEX.

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Abercia v. Kingvision Pay-Per-View, Ltd.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In re J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79, 83 (Tex. 2005) (holding that timetables were restarted when the changes to the judgment did not indicate that they were made to enlarge the time to appeal); Abercia v. Kingvision Pay-Per-View, Ltd., 217 S.W.3d 688, 706 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2007, pet. denied) (amended order restarted deadlines when it was clear from the record that the trial court vacated the first order in order to modify damages and reconsider the surety and interest rate).

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In Re JLgreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In re J.L., 163 S.W.3d 79, 83 (Tex. 2005) (holding that timetables were restarted when the changes to the judgment did not indicate that they were made to enlarge the time to appeal); Abercia v. Kingvision Pay-Per-View, Ltd., 217 S.W.3d 688, 706 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2007, pet. denied) (amended order restarted deadlines when it was clear from the record that the trial court vacated the first order in order to modify damages and reconsider the surety and interest rate).

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Hooper v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025He was sitting for the Honorable Brian Bolton, who presided over the pretrial motions and both phases of the trial. 12 Rodriguez argues, “[T]here were no cones, crime scene tape, police vehicles with emergency lights flashing, or officers standing guard that would clearly indicate [that] there was a crime scene.” She further argues that “no officers bothered to inform [her] that she needed to move away until Krueger aggressively approached [her].” 6 under the direction of the Brooks opinion, while giving deference to the responsibility of the jury ‘to fairly resolve conflicts in testimony, to

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Ex Parte Ellisgreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d 71, 79 (Tex. Crim.

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Rodriguez v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Id. at 704, 706 . 7 The court of appeals affirmed the judgment because at the time of Rodriguez’s plea, he was eligible for community supervision.

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Fox v. Wardygreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Fox, 234 S.W.3d at 33 .

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Richard Seim and Linda Seim v. Allstate Texas Lloyds and Lisa Scottgreen
tex · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See id. 4 Rodriguez’s motion: Rodriguez filed a no-evidence motion on all the Bank’s claims.

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Rogers v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022If viewed in that manner, his testimony provided him with no defense at all, because, as stated by the Texas Court of Criminal 17 Appeals, “Even accidental or unintentional movements and actions are voluntary.” Id.; see Rogers v. State, 105 S.W.3d 630, 639 (Tex. Crim.

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Mount v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Mount, 217 S.W.3d at 724 (holding that if supported by the record, a trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress will not be overturned).

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Moore v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., Moore v. State, 999 S.W.2d 385 , 405–06 (Tex. Crim.

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In Re Dixongreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Accordingly, the trial court’s order granting Rodriguez’s motion for rehearing and entering an amended final judgment on February 11, 2019 was still timely. 4 re Dixon, 346 S.W.3d 906, 910 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2011, orig. proceeding).

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Imkie v. Methodist Hospitalgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020P. 166a(i); Town of Dish v. Atmos Energy Corp., 519 S.W.3d 605, 608 (Tex. 2017); see also Zarate v. Rodriguez, 542 S.W.3d 26, 42 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2017, pet. denied) (“Because Zarate did not file a response, the trial court was required to grant Rodriguez’s motion”); Imkie v. Methodist Hosp., 326 S.W.3d 339, 343 (Tex. App.— Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, no pet.) (concluding resident physician’s failure to respond to hospital’s no-evidence summary judgment motion in premises liability action required trial court to render summary judgment in hospital’s favor).

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Griggs v. Capitol MacHine Works, Inc.green
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See id.

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Graber v. Fuquagreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Keck, Mahin & Cate v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburghgreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Gaal v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Gaal, 332 S.W.3d at 456 .

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Johnson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Shell Oil Company and Shell International, E&P, Inc. v. Robert Writtgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Lopez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Brown v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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State v. McLaingreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Ex parte Puegreen
texcrimapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Bright v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Gray v. CHCA Bayshore L.P.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Van Ness v. ETMC First Physiciansgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Ex parte Paxtongreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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D.R. Horton-Texas Ltd. v. Markel International Insurance Co.green
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Odelugo, Aghaegbunagreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Texas Department of Human Services v. Hinds green
tex · 1995
2 sentences

2025Adverse Personnel Action and Causation of Rodriguez's claim. 1 The Texas Supreme Court has recently clarified the causation standard that In its first issue, MHMR challenges the legal was first announced in Texas Department of and factual sufficiency of the evidence to support Human Services v. Hinds, 904 S.W.2d 629 (Tex. the jury's finding that Rodriguez suffered adverse 1995).

2001MHMR also challenges the causation aspect of Rodriguez's claim. [1] The Texas Supreme Court has recently clarified the causation standard that was first announced in Texas Dep't of Human Serv. v. Hinds, 904 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.1995).

22001–2025
Cosio v. State green
texcrimapp · 2011
2 sentences

2014Cosio, 353 S.W.3d at 777-78 .

2014Cosio, 353 S.W.3d at 777–78.

22014–2014
Rodriguez v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
2 sentences

2004The charge, submitted over Rodriguez’s objection, defined “intoxicated” as not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties “by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a drug, or a combination of both ... into the body.” Id.

2004The charge, submitted over Rodriguez's objection, defined "intoxicated" as not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties "by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a drug, or a combination of both ... into the body." Id.

22004–2004
Hawkins v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
1 sentence

2021Hawkins, 135 S.W.3d at 77 .

12021–2021
Russeau v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
12019–2019
Subodh Naik and Hema Naik v. Suhas Naik green
texapp · 2014
12019–2019
Robert L. & Julia T. McCullough v. Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates, Inc green
texapp · 2014
12019–2019
William Earl Degrate v. Laymon Godwin, Sheriff, Harold Harris, Sgt. green
ca5 · 1996
12016–2016
Johnson v. State green
texapp · 2008
12016–2016
Bakhtari v. Estate of Dumas green
texapp · 2010
12016–2016
Aguero v. Ramirez green
texapp · 2002
12015–2015
Texas West Oaks Hospital, LP v. Williams green
tex · 2012
12015–2015
Wheeler v. Methodist Hospital green
texapp · 2002
12015–2015
Rodriguez v. Gonzales green
tex · 1950
12010–2010
Williamson v. State green
texapp · 2005
12008–2008
Delacruz v. State green
texapp · 2005
12008–2008
In Re Rodriguez green
texapp · 2002
12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.011 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 161.001 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.04 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.04 (3)

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Where else courts name it

NY 110 (1982–2025) TX 78 (1983–2026) CA 46 (1976–2025) FL 31 (1988–2026) MA 20 (1990–2024) OH 11 (1979–2021) IL 11 (2006–2023) ID 10 (1990–2026) CO 9 (1982–2025) WA 8 (1989–2025) PA 8 (2011–2025) IN 7 (1995–2026) GA 7 (1993–2020) IA 6 (2011–2021) NV 6 (2011–2022) NC 5 (2018–2022) AZ 5 (2003–2025) WI 5 (1998–2025) MI 5 (2002–2024) UT 4 (2012–2025) KS 4 (1998–2020) LA 4 (1985–2005) NE 4 (1993–2018) NJ 4 (2007–2023) WY 3 (2010–2020) MS 2 (2003–2014) DE 2 (2015–2017) NM 2 (1995–2020) AK 2 (2015–2026) VA 2 (2025–2025) MN 2 (1993–1999) MD 2 (1983–2011)

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