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admissibility test in Texas

65 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1976–2024 4 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 (39)

CaseFollowedCited
Taylor v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2019
2 sentences

2019See Taylor v. State, 268 S.W.3d 571 , 588–91 (Tex. Crim.

2010Taylor v. State , 268 S.W.3d 571, 574 (Tex. Crim.

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Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018“Rule 403 favors the admission of relevant evidence and carries a presumption that relevant evidence will be more probative than prejudicial.” Davis v. State, 329 S.W.3d 798, 806 (Tex. Crim.

2018“Rule 403 favors the admission of relevant evidence and carries a presumption that relevant evidence will be more probative than prejudicial.” Davis v. State, 329 S.W.3d 798, 806 (Tex. Crim.

33
Young v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Young v. State, 137 S.W.3d 65, 70 (Tex.Cr.App.2004) ("[i]n most instances, an objection will prevent the occurrence of the prejudicial event, and the failure to make a timely, specific objection prevents appellate review").

2008See Young v. State, 137 S.W.3d 65, 70 (Tex.Cr.App.2004) (“[i]n most instances, an objection will prevent the occurrence of the prejudicial event, and the failure to make a timely, specific objection prevents appellate review”).

33
EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinsongreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2007
2 sentences

2007The record reflects that, prior to the hearing, Grubbs filed motions to exclude the testimony and expert reports of Dr. Weinstein and Mr. Anderson on the grounds that their testimony was unreliable and failed to meet the admissibility standard for expert testimony established by the Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 592 n.10 (1993), and adopted by the Texas Supreme Court in E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Robinson, 923 S.W.2d 549, 556-57 (Tex. 1995).

2007The record reflects that, prior to the hearing, Grubbs filed motions to exclude the testimony and expert reports of Dr. Weinstein and Mr. Anderson on the grounds that their testimony was unreliable and failed to meet the admissibility standard for expert testimony established by the Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , 509 U.S. 579 , 592 n.10 (1993), and adopted by the Texas Supreme Court in E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Robinson , 923 S.W.2d 549, 556-57 (Tex. 1995).

33
State v. Lairdgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Likewise, in State v. Laird,, a case that appellant contends supports his theory,- the issue was who was authorized to take a specimen of blood. 38 S.W.3d 707, 713-14 (Tex.App.-Austin 2000, pet. refd).

2012Likewise, in State v. Laird, a case that appellant contends supports his theory, the issue was who was authorized to take a specimen of blood. 38 S.W.3d 707, 713-14 (Tex.App.—Austin 2000, pet. ref’d).

22
Rogers v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Rogers v. State, 991 S.W.2d 263, 266 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999).

2010See Rogers v. State , 991 S.W.2d 263, 266 (Tex.Crim.App. 1999).

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

2003See id.

2003See id.

22
Webb v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2020But, where the admissibility of an in-court identification is concerned, “[w]e review the evidence adduced at the admissibility hearing as well as the evidence adduced at trial.” Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 792 (citing Webb v. State, 760 S.W.2d 263, 273 (Tex. Crim.

2013Webb v. State, 760 S.W.2d 263 , 272 n.13 (Tex. Crim.

15
Williams v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018When determining the admissibility under rule 403 for autopsy photographs, we consider the following factors: “the number of exhibits offered, their gruesomeness, their detail, their size, whether they are in color or black-and-white, whether they are close-up, whether the body depicted is clothed or naked, the availability of other means of proof, and other circumstances unique to the individual case.” Williams, 301 S.W.3d at 690 .

2018When determining the admissibility under rule 403 for autopsy photographs, we consider the following factors: "the number of exhibits offered, their gruesomeness, their detail, their size, whether they are in color or black-and-white, whether they are close-up, whether the body depicted is clothed or naked, the availability of other means of proof, and other circumstances unique to the individual case." Williams v. State , 301 S.W.3d 675 , 690 (Tex. Crim.

14
Balderas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2016 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. at 792 .

2020But, where the admissibility of an in-court identification is concerned, “[w]e review the evidence adduced at the admissibility hearing as well as the evidence adduced at trial.” Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 792 (citing Webb v. State, 760 S.W.2d 263, 273 (Tex. Crim.

13
Ethington v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2011
2 sentences

2011See French v. State, No. 05-99-01015-CR, 2000 WL 102719 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Dallas Jan. 31, 2000, no pet.) (not designated for publication) (“[A]lthough appellant objected when the blood test documents were finally offered into evidence and later raised untimely objections to Forrester‟s testimony, he failed to object to Forrester‟s testimony of the testing results at 5 the time such evidence was presented.”) (citing Ethington v. State, 819 S.W.2d 854, 858 (Tex. Crim.

1996Id. at 859 .

12
Carmell v. Texasgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024“Evidence admissibility rules do not go to the general issue of guilt, nor to whether a conviction, as a matter of law, may be sustained.” 60 While prosecutors may satisfy various evidentiary rules, “this says absolutely nothing about whether they have introduced a quantum of evidence sufficient to convict the offender.” 61 Legal sufficiency is a higher burden, and is a distinctly separate inquiry from an admissibility challenge. 62 Unlike evidentiary claims, legal sufficiency arguments do not need to be preserved. 63 And requiring the defense to 59 Curlee, 620 S.W.3d at 785. 60 Carmell v. Tex

2024“Evidence admissibility rules do not go to the general issue of guilt, nor to whether a conviction, as a matter of law, may be sustained.” 60 While prosecutors may satisfy various evidentiary rules, “this says absolutely nothing about whether they have introduced a quantum of evidence sufficient to convict the offender.” 61 Legal sufficiency is a higher burden, and is a distinctly separate inquiry from an admissibility challenge. 62 Unlike evidentiary claims, legal sufficiency arguments do not need to be preserved. 63 And requiring the defense to 59 Curlee, 620 S.W.3d at 785. 60 Carmell v. Tex

11
Moore, Jammie Leegreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“Evidence admissibility rules do not go to the general issue of guilt, nor to whether a conviction, as a matter of law, may be sustained.” 60 While prosecutors may satisfy various evidentiary rules, “this says absolutely nothing about whether they have introduced a quantum of evidence sufficient to convict the offender.” 61 Legal sufficiency is a higher burden, and is a distinctly separate inquiry from an admissibility challenge. 62 Unlike evidentiary claims, legal sufficiency arguments do not need to be preserved. 63 And requiring the defense to 59 Curlee, 620 S.W.3d at 785. 60 Carmell v. Tex

11
Carmichael v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Carmichael, 505 S.W.3d at 103 . –15– prosecution of child molestation.

11
Raymond Lumsden v. Stategreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Lumsden v. State, 564 S.W.3d 858, 881 (Tex.App--Fort Worth 2018), cert. denied, 139 S.Ct. 2018 , (2019), citing Thomason v. State, No. 07-97-00146-CR, 1998 WL 761883 , at *7 (Tex.App--Amarillo Nov. 2, 1998, pet. ref'd) (not designated for publication).

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Barley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Barley v. State, 906 S.W.2d 27, 33 (Tex. Crim.

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Catrina Maldonado v. Stategreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Maldonado, 452 S.W.3d at 904–05 (photographs which took three pages’ worth of testimony to develop in a three-hundred-page record was a “neutral” factor in the admissibility analysis).

11
State v. Iduartegreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See id. at 415 ; see also State v. Iduarte, 268 S.W.3d 544, 551-52 (Tex.Crim.App. 2008) (in aggravated assault of peace officer case, suppression of officer’s testimony was improper where the evidentiary issue turned on the trial court’s finding that police officer’s testimony that defendant pointed a gun at him was not credible).

11
Woods v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See id. at 415 ; see also State v. Iduarte, 268 S.W.3d 544, 551-52 (Tex.Crim.App. 2008) (in aggravated assault of peace officer case, suppression of officer’s testimony was improper where the evidentiary issue turned on the trial court’s finding that police officer’s testimony that defendant pointed a gun at him was not credible).

11
Roderic R. McDowell v. Pernell Browngreen
ca11 · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
United States v. Akeem Staffordgreen
ca6 · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Sapata v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Aaron Glenn Haygood v. Margarita Garza De Escabedogreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Norris v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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United States v. John E. Irvin and Thomas E. Pastorgreen
ca7 · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Falcetta v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Cole v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
United States v. Joyce Elaine Polasekgreen
ca5 · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Woodall v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Neil v. Biggersgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Rogers v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Havnergreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
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Mitchell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Sv v. Rvgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
People v. Ruizgreen
calctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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People v. Stollgreen
cal · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
State v. Ambrosiagreen
ohioctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Plante v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
State v. Dillegreen
minn · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
Nenno v. State green
texcrimapp · 1998
2 sentences

2013In Nenno , we explained that the relevant factors for validating expert testimony predicated on "soft sciences" include "(1) whether the field of expertise is a legitimate one, (2) whether the subject matter of the expert's testimony is within the scope of that field, and (3) whether the expert's testimony properly relies upon and/or utilizes the principles involved in the field." See Nenno , 970 S.W.2d at 561 .

2013In Nenno, we explained that the relevant factors for validating expert testimony predicated on “soft sciences” include “(1) whether the field of expertise is a legitimate one, (2) whether the subject matter of the expert’s testimony is within the scope of that field, and (3) whether the expert’s testimony properly relies upon and/or utilizes the principles involved in the field.” See Nenno, 970 S.W.2d at 561 .

22013–2013
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2007The record reflects that, prior to the hearing, Grubbs filed motions to exclude the testimony and expert reports of Dr. Weinstein and Mr. Anderson on the grounds that their testimony was unreliable and failed to meet the admissibility standard for expert testimony established by the Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 , 592 n.10 (1993), and adopted by the Texas Supreme Court in E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Robinson, 923 S.W.2d 549, 556-57 (Tex. 1995).

2007The record reflects that, prior to the hearing, Grubbs filed motions to exclude the testimony and expert reports of Dr. Weinstein and Mr. Anderson on the grounds that their testimony was unreliable and failed to meet the admissibility standard for expert testimony established by the Supreme Court in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , 509 U.S. 579 , 592 n.10 (1993), and adopted by the Texas Supreme Court in E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. v. Robinson , 923 S.W.2d 549, 556-57 (Tex. 1995).

22007–2007
Bourjaily v. United States green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2004We stated: In Bourjaily v. United States, 483 U.S. 171 , 107 S.Ct. 2775 , 97 L.Ed.2d 144 (1987), the United States Supreme Court concluded that all preliminary fact findings under Federal Rule of Evidence 104(a) are subject to the preponderance of the evidence (i.e., “more probable than not”) burden of persuasion.

2004We stated: In Bourjaily v. United States, 483 U.S. 171 , 107 S.Ct. 2775 , 97 L.Ed.2d 144 (1987), the United States Supreme Court concluded that all preliminary fact findings under Federal Rule of Evidence 104(a) are subject to the preponderance of the evidence (i.e., “more probable than not”) burden of persuasion.

22004–2004
Williams v. State green
texcrimapp · 1983
2 sentences

1999Arguably, because extraneous sex acts between the complainant and the defendant are not admissible until the defendant denies the act or undermines the credibility of the complainant in some fashion, this narrow “exception” simply follows the admissibility analysis of Williams [v. State ], 662 S.W.2d 344 [ (Tex.Crim.App.1984) ].

1985Imwinkelried, supra; Notes, supra. Arguably, because extraneous sex acts between the complainant and the defendant are not admissible until the defendant denies the act or undermines the credibility of the complainant in some fashion, this narrow "exception" simply follows the admissibility analysis of Williams, 662 S.W.2d 344 .

21985–1999
Solomon C. Curtis v. District of Columbia, a Municipal Corporation, Cora A. Geiger and Elizabeth G. Delaney green
cadc · 1966
2 sentences

1978Concerning the federal rule, the court had this to say: "The only case cited by plaintiff concerning the admissibility of a rule adopted by a regulatory agency subsequent to the injury of which plaintiff complains is Curtis v. District of Columbia, 124 U.S. App.D.C. 241, 363 F.2d 973 (1966).

1978Concerning the federal rule, the court had this- to say: “The only case cited by plaintiff concerning the admissibility of a rule adopted by a regulatory agency subsequent to the injury of which plaintiff complains is Curtis v. District of Columbia, 124 U.S. App.D.C. 241, 363 F.2d 973 (1966).

21976–1978
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

2024“Evidence admissibility rules do not go to the general issue of guilt, nor to whether a conviction, as a matter of law, may be sustained.” 60 While prosecutors may satisfy various evidentiary rules, “this says absolutely nothing about whether they have introduced a quantum of evidence sufficient to convict the offender.” 61 Legal sufficiency is a higher burden, and is a distinctly separate inquiry from an admissibility challenge. 62 Unlike evidentiary claims, legal sufficiency arguments do not need to be preserved. 63 And requiring the defense to 59 Curlee, 620 S.W.3d at 785. 60 Carmell v. Tex

12024–2024
Scott v. State green
texcrimapp · 1979
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Rhomer v. State green
texcrimapp · 2019
1 sentence

2020Because a pathologist must interpret data and frequently cannot reach essential conclusions with mathematical precision, we hold that the admissibility standard from Nenno may apply to the expert testimony of a pathologist.”) The Nenno test asks whether “(1) the field of expertise is a legitimate one, (2) the subject matter of the expert’s testimony is within the scope of that field, and (3) the expert’s testimony properly relies upon and/or utilizes the principles involved in the field.” Rhomer, 569 S.W.3d at 671 .

12020–2020
Burlison v. Angus green
scotus · 2019
1 sentence

2019Lumsden v. State, 564 S.W.3d 858, 881 (Tex.App--Fort Worth 2018), cert. denied, 139 S.Ct. 2018 , (2019), citing Thomason v. State, No. 07-97-00146-CR, 1998 WL 761883 , at *7 (Tex.App--Amarillo Nov. 2, 1998, pet. ref'd) (not designated for publication).

12019–2019
Missouri v. McNeely green
scotus · 2013
1 sentence

2016Therefore, we limit our discussion to the (1) test results from Young’s urine specimen, and (2) Young’s purportedly incriminating statements made to hospital personnel allegedly overheard by law enforcement. 4 Missouri v. McNeely, 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013). 5 State v. Villarreal, 475 S.W.3d 784 (Tex. Crim.

12016–2016
State v. Villarreal, David green
texcrimapp · 2014
2 sentences

2016Officer Little also testified that he could “smell the aroma of PCP emitting from [Young’s] body and [] breath.” The trial court entered an “Order on Defendant’s Motion to Suppress” wherein the trial court denied the motion to suppress and included findings as follows: Pursuant to the parties’ joint request, the Court’s ruling on Defendant’s suppression motion does not encompass the admissibility of test results from the mandatory blood draw by hospital personnel at the behest of law enforcement due to the fact the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has granted the State’s motion for rehearing in

2016Therefore, we limit our discussion to the (1) test results from Young’s urine specimen, and (2) Young’s purportedly incriminating statements made to hospital personnel allegedly overheard by law enforcement. 4 Missouri v. McNeely, 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013). 5 State v. Villarreal, 475 S.W.3d 784 (Tex. Crim.

12016–2016
Reyna v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
12015–2015
Lucas v. State green
texcrimapp · 1989
12014–2014
Vela v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
12013–2013
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
12011–2011
Mata v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
12010–2010
State v. Mechler green
texcrimapp · 2005
12010–2010
Morgan v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 (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

OH 112 (1972–2026) TX 65 (1976–2024) IN 40 (1969–2020) GA 40 (1975–2021) IL 39 (1924–2026) PA 29 (1974–2026) NJ 28 (1930–2026) NY 28 (1984–2024) MI 26 (1976–2026) CA 25 (1946–2023) WI 24 (1975–2026) FL 23 (1966–2020) CT 22 (1990–2025) VT 18 (1980–2023) LA 16 (1983–2024) AL 16 (1982–2017) MO 15 (1987–2020) WA 15 (1959–2026) KS 15 (1976–2024) UT 15 (1979–2026) MD 14 (1980–2024) VA 14 (1980–2025) MN 14 (1980–2025) NC 14 (1882–2020) OR 12 (1987–2017) IA 12 (1894–2025) ND 11 (1978–2014) MT 11 (1989–2024) CO 10 (1976–2021) TN 10 (1979–2020) MA 10 (1974–2016) ID 10 (1992–2022) DC 9 (1985–2024) HI 8 (1987–2012) OK 7 (1975–1995) RI 6 (1971–2024) KY 6 (1964–2024) WV 6 (1979–2002) SC 6 (1984–2024) MS 6 (2001–2019) ME 6 (1978–2026) NM 6 (1974–2022) NE 6 (1982–2018) AR 5 (1982–2025) AZ 4 (1975–2014) WY 3 (1988–2003) DE 3 (1993–2015) NH 3 (1984–1992) SD 3 (1976–1996) AK 2 (1996–1996)

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