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Royster test in Texas

78 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2025 2 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 (45)

CaseFollowedCited
Rousseau v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 32 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–2025
2 sentences

2005See Campbell, 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-ihcluded offense is within the proof *475 necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau, 855 S.W.2d at 672-73); see also Bell, 693 S.W.2d at 438-39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-ineluded offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

2005See Campbell , 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-included offense is within the proof necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau , 855 S.W.2d at 672–73); see also Bell , 693 S.W.2d at 438–39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-included offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

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Royster v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 20 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

1997NOTES [1] See Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993); Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d 556, 558 (Tex.Crim.App. 1985); Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Tex.Crim.App.1981) (plurality op. on reh'g). [2] The Doss court stated in dicta that the Royster requirement did not apply to the State because of the State's "heavier burden of proof ... and ... obligation to seek a conviction if the evidence so warrants." Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982 pet. ref'd) (emphasis added).

1994Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 673 (Tex.Crim.App.) (quoting Royster, 622 S.W.2d at 446 ) (emphasis in Rousseau on portion added to Royster test), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993).

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George Cordova v. James A. Lynaugh, Director, Texas Department of Correctionsgreen
ca5 · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1997
2 sentences

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the “Royster test” in light of the Fifth Circuit’s opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the " Royster test" in light of the Fifth Circuit's opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

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Hall v. Stategreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006App. 2001). 47: Salinas, 163 S.W.3d at 741 ; Lofton, 45 S.W.3d at 652 . 48: Anderson v. State, 125 S.W.3d 729, 734 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, no pet.); see also Hall v. State, 682 S.W.2d 608, 609 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1984, no pet.) (stating that “mere speculation, conjecture or surmise” does not meet the second prong of the Royster test).

2006App. 2001). 47: Salinas, 163 S.W.3d at 741 ; Lofton, 45 S.W.3d at 652 . 48: Anderson v. State, 125 S.W.3d 729, 734 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, no pet.); see also Hall v. State, 682 S.W.2d 608, 609 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1984, no pet.) (stating that “mere speculation, conjecture or surmise” does not meet the second prong of the Royster test).

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Aguilar v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–2004
2 sentences

1998The majority opinion asserted, “We have never stated a rationale for the second prong of the Rousseau [v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666 (Tex.Crim.App.1993)]-Aguilar [v. State, 682 S.W.2d 556 (Tex.Crim.App.1985)]-Royster test, perhaps because we thought the rationale was obvious.” Arevalo v. State, 948 S.W.2d 887 , 889 (Tex.Crim.App.1997).

1997First, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged. [4] Secondly, there must be some evidence in the record that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty of only the lesser offense. [5] In Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d 556, 558 (Tex.Crim.App.1985), a majority of this Court adopted the two-prong Royster test.

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Thomas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1996
2 sentences

1996Id. at 852.

1996Id. at 852.

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Doss v. Stategreen
texapp · 1982 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997NOTES [1] See Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993); Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d 556, 558 (Tex.Crim.App. 1985); Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Tex.Crim.App.1981) (plurality op. on reh'g). [2] The Doss court stated in dicta that the Royster requirement did not apply to the State because of the State's "heavier burden of proof ... and ... obligation to seek a conviction if the evidence so warrants." Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982 pet. ref'd) (emphasis added).

1997The Doss court stated in dicta that the Royster requirement did not apply to the State because of the State’s "heavier burden of proof ... and ... obligation to seek a conviction if the evidence so -warrants." Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982 pet. ref'd) (emphasis added).

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Rushing v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006See Rushing v. State , 50 S.W.3d 715, 732 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001), aff'd , 85 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. Crim.

2006See Rushing v. State , 50 S.W.3d 715, 732 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001), aff'd , 85 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. Crim.

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Rushing v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2006
2 sentences

2006See Rushing v. State , 50 S.W.3d 715, 732 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001), aff'd , 85 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. Crim.

2006See Rushing v. State , 50 S.W.3d 715, 732 (Tex. App.—Waco 2001), aff'd , 85 S.W.3d 283 (Tex. Crim.

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Arevalo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004This second part of the Royster test “preserves the integrity of the jury as the fact-finder by ensuring that the jury is instructed as to the lesser offense only when that offense constitutes a valid, rational alternative to the charged offense.” Arevalo v. State, 943 S.W.2d 887, 889 (Tex. Crim.

2004This second part of the Royster test “preserves the integrity of the jury as the fact-finder by ensuring that the jury is instructed as to the lesser offense only when that offense constitutes a valid, rational alternative to the charged offense.” Arevalo v. State, 943 S.W.2d 887, 889 (Tex. Crim.

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Havard v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

2003“In determining whether the trial court erred in failing to give a charge on a lesser included offense, all of the evidence must be considered.” Id.; (referencing Havard v. State, 800 S.W.2d 195, 216 (Tex.Crim.App.1989) (op. on reh’g)).

2003“In determining whether the trial court erred in failing to give a charge on a lesser included offense, all of the evidence must be considered.” Id.; (referencing Havard v. State, 800 S.W.2d 195, 216 (Tex.Crim.App.1989) (op. on reh’g)).

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Angel v. Stategreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997See Gottlich v. State, 822 S.W.2d 734, 738 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, pet. ref'd); Angel v. State, 694 S.W.2d 164, 169 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1985) (dicta), aff'd, 740 S.W.2d 727 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982, pet. ref'd) (dicta). [2] The court of appeals also noted, however, that the Tenth Court of Appeals, in Richardson v. State, 832 S.W.2d 168, 171 (Tex.App.—Waco 1992, pet. ref'd), had repudiated the position it had taken earlier in Doss .

1997See Gottlich v. State, 822 S.W.2d 734, 738 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, pet. ref'd); Angel v. State, 694 S.W.2d 164, 169 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1985) (dicta), aff'd, 740 S.W.2d 727 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982, pet. ref'd) (dicta). 2 The court of appeals also noted, however, that the Tenth Court of Appeals, in Richardson v. State, 832 S.W.2d 168, 171 (Tex.App.—Waco 1992, pet. ref'd), had repudiated the position it had taken earlier in Doss .

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Anderson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006App. 2001). 47: Salinas, 163 S.W.3d at 741 ; Lofton, 45 S.W.3d at 652 . 48: Anderson v. State, 125 S.W.3d 729, 734 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, no pet.); see also Hall v. State, 682 S.W.2d 608, 609 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1984, no pet.) (stating that “mere speculation, conjecture or surmise” does not meet the second prong of the Royster test).

2006App. 2001). 47: Salinas, 163 S.W.3d at 741 ; Lofton, 45 S.W.3d at 652 . 48: Anderson v. State, 125 S.W.3d 729, 734 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, no pet.); see also Hall v. State, 682 S.W.2d 608, 609 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 1984, no pet.) (stating that “mere speculation, conjecture or surmise” does not meet the second prong of the Royster test).

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Bell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Campbell, 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-ihcluded offense is within the proof *475 necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau, 855 S.W.2d at 672-73); see also Bell, 693 S.W.2d at 438-39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-ineluded offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

2005See Campbell , 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-included offense is within the proof necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau , 855 S.W.2d at 672–73); see also Bell , 693 S.W.2d at 438–39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-included offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

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Campbell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Campbell, 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-ihcluded offense is within the proof *475 necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau, 855 S.W.2d at 672-73); see also Bell, 693 S.W.2d at 438-39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-ineluded offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

2005See Campbell , 149 S.W.3d at 152 (stating first prong of Rousseau/Royster test is satisfied if lesser-included offense is within the proof necessary to establish the charged offense) (citing Rousseau , 855 S.W.2d at 672–73); see also Bell , 693 S.W.2d at 438–39 (holding deadly conduct was a lesser-included offense of aggravated assault by use of a deadly weapon as charged).

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Jones v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Bignall, 887 S.W.2d at 23 ; Jones v. State, 984 S.W.2d 254, 256 (Tex. Crim.

2004Bignall, 887 S.W.2d at 23 ; Jones v. State, 984 S.W.2d 254, 256 (Tex. Crim.

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Lugo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1997
2 sentences

1997Although we have long-recognized the importance of distinguishing between the roles of court and jury in the context of lesser included offenses, Lugo, 667 S.W.2d at 146 (quoting Liskosski v. State, 23 Tex.App. 165 , 3 S.W. 696, 698 (Tex.Ct.App.1887)), we have never explained the relationship between those roles and the application of the Royster test.

1997Although we have long-recognized the importance of distinguishing between the roles of court and jury in the context of lesser included offenses, Lugo, 667 S.W.2d at 146 (quoting Liskosski v. State, 23 Tex.App. 165 , 3 S.W. 696, 698 (Tex.Ct.App.1887)), we have never explained the relationship between those roles and the application of the Royster test.

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Liskosski v. Stategreen
texapp · 1887 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1997
2 sentences

1997Although we have long-recognized the importance of distinguishing between the roles of court and jury in the context of lesser included offenses, Lugo, 667 S.W.2d at 146 (quoting Liskosski v. State, 23 Tex.App. 165 , 3 S.W. 696, 698 (Tex.Ct.App.1887)), we have never explained the relationship between those roles and the application of the Royster test.

1997Although we have long-recognized the importance of distinguishing between the roles of court and jury in the context of lesser included offenses, Lugo, 667 S.W.2d at 146 (quoting Liskosski v. State, 23 Tex.App. 165 , 3 S.W. 696, 698 (Tex.Ct.App.1887)), we have never explained the relationship between those roles and the application of the Royster test.

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Saunders v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1994
22
Angel v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997See Gottlich v. State, 822 S.W.2d 734, 738 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, pet. ref'd); Angel v. State, 694 S.W.2d 164, 169 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1985) (dicta), aff'd, 740 S.W.2d 727 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982, pet. ref'd) (dicta). [2] The court of appeals also noted, however, that the Tenth Court of Appeals, in Richardson v. State, 832 S.W.2d 168, 171 (Tex.App.—Waco 1992, pet. ref'd), had repudiated the position it had taken earlier in Doss .

1997See Gottlich v. State, 822 S.W.2d 734, 738 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1992, pet. ref'd); Angel v. State, 694 S.W.2d 164, 169 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1985) (dicta), aff'd, 740 S.W.2d 727 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Doss v. State, 636 S.W.2d 564, 565 (Tex.App.—Waco 1982, pet. ref'd) (dicta). 2 The court of appeals also noted, however, that the Tenth Court of Appeals, in Richardson v. State, 832 S.W.2d 168, 171 (Tex.App.—Waco 1992, pet. ref'd), had repudiated the position it had taken earlier in Doss .

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Bohnet v. Stategreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The Royster test requires first that 938 S.W.2d 532, 534 (Tex. App.— proof of the lesser offense be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged.

2001The Royster test requires first that 938 S.W.2d 532, 534 (Tex. App.— proof of the lesser offense be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged.

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Daywood v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1952 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Schweinle v. State, 915 S.W.2d at 18 ; Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d at 672 ; Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d at 558 ; Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d at 444 ; McBrayer v. State, 504 S.W.2d 445, 447 (Tex.Cr.App.1974); Daywood v. State, 157 Tex.Cr. 266, 267-69 , 248 S.W.2d 479, 481 (1952).

1998Schweinle v. State, 915 S.W.2d at 18 ; Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d at 672 ; Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d at 558 ; Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d at 444 ; McBrayer v. State, 504 S.W.2d 445, 447 (Tex.Cr.App.1974); Daywood v. State, 157 Tex.Cr. 266, 267-69 , 248 S.W.2d 479, 481 (1952).

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Moore v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Wisdom's Adm'r v. Sims, Co. Supt. of Schoolsgreen
kyctapphigh · 1940 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Ortiz v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Feldman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Dowden v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
McBrayer v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Richardson v. Stategreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Arevalo v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Gottlich v. Stategreen
texapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Zimmerman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
White v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Navarro v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
White v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Port Ship Service, Inc. v. Norton Lilly & Co.green
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Almanza v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Lewis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Taylor v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Marras v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Parker v. Horton green
· 1920
2 sentences

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

91993–1997
Charlton v. Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

71993–1997
Lynaugh v. Cordova green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the “Royster test” in light of the Fifth Circuit’s opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the " Royster test" in light of the Fifth Circuit's opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

51993–1997
Dugger v. Miller green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the “Royster test” in light of the Fifth Circuit’s opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

1993Appellant also calls into question the continued vitality of the " Royster test" in light of the Fifth Circuit's opinion in Cordova v. Lynaugh, 838 F.2d 764, 767 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1061 , 108 S.Ct. 2832 , 100 L.Ed.2d 932 (1988).

41993–1997
Bignall v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
2 sentences

2004Bignall, 887 S.W.2d at 23 ; Jones v. State, 984 S.W.2d 254, 256 (Tex. Crim.

2004Bignall, 887 S.W.2d at 23 ; Jones v. State, 984 S.W.2d 254, 256 (Tex. Crim.

22004–2004
Schweinle v. State green
texcrimapp · 1996
2 sentences

2004Schweinle , 915 S.W.2d at 18 , Rousseau , 855 S.W.2d at 672 ; Aguilar , 682 S.W.2d at 558 ; Royster , 622 S.W.2d at 444 .

1998Schweinle v. State, 915 S.W.2d at 18 ; Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d at 672 ; Aguilar v. State, 682 S.W.2d at 558 ; Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d at 444 ; McBrayer v. State, 504 S.W.2d 445, 447 (Tex.Cr.App.1974); Daywood v. State, 157 Tex.Cr. 266, 267-69 , 248 S.W.2d 479, 481 (1952).

21998–2004
Harner v. State green
texapp · 1999
2 sentences

2003The question remaining is whether a reasonable jury, looking at all the evidence, could have found the evidence established Anderson’s guilt of only unlawful restraint, to the exclusion of the aggravated kidnapping charge, as required under the second prong of the Royster test. 3 In applying Royster’s second prong, “the trial court should make a determination as to whether the evidence of the lesser offense would be sufficient for a jury rationally to find that the defendant is guilty only of that offense and not the greater offense.” Hamer, 997 S.W.2d at 702 (citing Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W

2003The question remaining is whether a reasonable jury, looking at all the evidence, could have found the evidence established Anderson’s guilt of only unlawful restraint, to the exclusion of the aggravated kidnapping charge, as required under the second prong of the Royster test. 3 In applying Royster’s second prong, “the trial court should make a determination as to whether the evidence of the lesser offense would be sufficient for a jury rationally to find that the defendant is guilty only of that offense and not the greater offense.” Hamer, 997 S.W.2d at 702 (citing Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W

22003–2003
Hardy v. United States green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

1997Finally, in Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 672-673 (Tex.Crim.App.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 919 , 114 S.Ct. 313 , 126 L.Ed.2d 260 (1993), we modified the language, but not the meaning, of the two-prong Royster test so that “the roles of the court and jury [would] be better understood”: [F]irst, the lesser included offense must be included within the proof necessary to establish the offense charged, and, second, some evidence must exist in the record that would 'permit a jury rationally to find that if the defendant is guilty, he is guilty only of the lesser offense.

21997–1997
Hopper v. Evans green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1997Although the Fifth Circuit has noted that the Royster test “seems very similar” to the federal standard, id. at 767 n. 3, one prominent difference between the two is the reference in the federal standard to the rational findings of a jury.

1997Although the Fifth Circuit has noted that the Royster test “seems very similar” to the federal standard, id. at 767 n. 3, one prominent difference between the two is the reference in the federal standard to the rational findings of a jury.

21993–1997
Gonzales v. State green
texcrimapp · 1975
12015–2015
Lofton v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
12006–2006
Salinas v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
12006–2006
Rycade Oil Corporation v. Lasater green
texapp · 1964
11998–1998
Campbell v. State green
texcrimapp · 1978
11998–1998
Robertson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1994
11996–1996
Blalock v. State green
texapp · 1993
11995–1995
Brooks v. State green
texcrimapp · 1977
11993–1993
Sattiewhite v. State green
texcrimapp · 1989
11992–1992
Keeton v. State green
texcrimapp · 1987
11992–1992
Hardin v. McMaster green
scotus · 1987
11990–1990
Standley v. United States Tax Court green
scotus · 1987
11990–1990
Marquez v. Texas green
scotus · 1987
11990–1990
Moore v. State green
texcrimapp · 1978
11985–1985

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (25) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (21) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (16) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.04 (14) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (13) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.05 (12) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.02 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.04 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 30.02 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.05 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 9.32 (6)

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

TX 78 (1985–2025) MN 2 (1999–2015)

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.

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