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degree factors in Texas

65 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2026 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 (26)

CaseFollowedCited
Evans v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026Looney v. State, No. 06-24-00071-CR, 2025 WL 87705 , at *3 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Jan. 14, 2025, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication); see Evans, 202 S.W.3d at 162 (stating that it is “not the number of links that is dispositive, but rather the logical force of all the evidence, direct and circumstantial”).

2025See Evans, 202 S.W.3d at 162 .

99
Whitworth v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–2007
2 sentences

2007Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 216-17 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2004, no pet.); Hurtado v. State, 881 S.W.2d 738 , *239 743 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, pet. ref d); Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.-Austin 1991, pet. refd).

1994See Gilbert v. State, 874 S.W.2d 290 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.], 1994, n.w.h.); Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.—Austin 1991, pet. ref'd). 1 The number of factors present is not as important as the “logical force” or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend affirmatively to link the accused to the contraband.

78
Bates v. Stategreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 12 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2025
2 sentences

2025“The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the accused to the [firearm].” Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 217 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.).

2023“The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the accused to the [firearm].” Id. at 217 .

612
Williams v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2025“The number of factors present is not as important as the degree to which the factors tend to affirmatively link the accused to the contraband.” Williams v. State, 906 S.W.2d 58, 65 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1995, pet. ref’d).

2011App. 1995). ―The number of factors present is not as important as the degree to which the factors tend to affirmatively link the accused to the contraband.‖ Williams v. State, 906 S.W.2d 58, 65 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1995, pet. ref‘d).

66
State v. Mechlergreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2012
2 sentences

2012See State v. Franco, 180 S.W.3d 219, 225 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2005, pet. ref’d) (quoting Mechler, 153 S.W.3d at 449 (Cochran, J., concurring) (“the relative probative value of the [results] depends primarily upon . . . the degree to which the test result exceeds the legal limit . . . and . . . the amount of time elapsed between driving and the taking of the test”).

2010Id. at 440 ; see also id. at 449 (Cochran, J., concurring) (noting that the relative probative value of the test depends primarily upon “(1) the degree to which the test result exceeds the legal limit of 0.08% and (2) the amount of time elapsed between driving and the taking of the test.

55
Davis v. Stategreen
· 1890 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. (citing Davis v. State , 28 Tex. App. 542, 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Hutch v. State , 922 S.W.2d 166, 171 (Tex. Crim.

2008Id. at 824 (citing Davis v. State, 28 Tex.App. 542 , 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 173-74 ; Hutch, 922 S.W.2d at 171 ).

55
Hurtado v. Stategreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020See Roberson v. State, 80 S.W.3d 730 , 735 n.2 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d) (citing Hurtado, 881 S.W.2d at 743 n.1); Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 216 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); Trejo v. State, 766 S.W.2d 381, 385 (Tex. App.— Austin 1989, no pet.). 8 The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the defendant to the contraband.

2007Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 216-17 (Tex.App.-Dallas 2004, no pet.); Hurtado v. State, 881 S.W.2d 738 , *239 743 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, pet. ref d); Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.-Austin 1991, pet. refd).

45
Smith v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1 st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14 th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

44
Hawkins v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1 st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14 th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

44
Corpus v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2009
2 sentences

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1 st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14 th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

2009Smith v. State, 176 S.W.3d 907, 916 (Tex.App.–Dallas 2005, pet. ref’d); Hawkins v. State, 89 S.W.3d 674, 677 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d); Corpus v. State, 30 S.W.3d 35, 38 (Tex.App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d).

44
Bellard v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008See Bellard v. State, 101 S.W.3d 594, 599 (Tex. App.—Waco 2003, pet. ref’d).

2008See Bellard v. State, 101 S.W.3d 594, 599 (Tex.App.-Waco 2003, pet. ref'd).

44
Hutch v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. (citing Davis v. State , 28 Tex. App. 542, 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Hutch v. State , 922 S.W.2d 166, 171 (Tex. Crim.

2008Id. at 824 (citing Davis v. State, 28 Tex.App. 542 , 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 173-74 ; Hutch, 922 S.W.2d at 171 ).

35
Wallace v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015See Wallace v. State, 932 S.W.2d 519, 524 (Tex. App.—Tyler 1995, pet. ref’d). 9 C.

2005Wallace , 932 S.W.2d at 524 (quoting Gilbert , 874 S.W.2d at 298 ).

34
Isbell v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2012
2 sentences

2012“The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the accused to the contraband.” Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 217 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); see Isbell v. State, 246 S.W.3d 235, 238 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2007, no pet.); Washington v. State, 215 S.W.3d 551, 554 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007, no pet.).

2012Isbell, 246 S.W.3d at 238 .

28
Gilbert v. Stategreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–2005
2 sentences

2005Wallace , 932 S.W.2d at 524 (quoting Gilbert , 874 S.W.2d at 298 ).

1994See Gilbert v. State, 874 S.W.2d 290 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.], 1994, n.w.h.); Whitworth v. State, 808 S.W.2d 566, 569 (Tex.App.—Austin 1991, pet. ref'd). 1 The number of factors present is not as important as the “logical force” or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend affirmatively to link the accused to the contraband.

24
Roberson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2020
2 sentences

2020See Roberson v. State, 80 S.W.3d 730 , 735 n.2 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d) (citing Hurtado, 881 S.W.2d at 743 n.1); Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 216 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); Trejo v. State, 766 S.W.2d 381, 385 (Tex. App.— Austin 1989, no pet.). 8 The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the defendant to the contraband.

2012“The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the accused to the contraband.” Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 217 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); see Roberson v. State, 80 S.W.3d 730, 735 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d).

22
Shipp v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See id. at 162 ; Shipp v. State, 292 S.W.3d 251, 257 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009, no pet.).

2010See id. at 162 ; Shipp v. State, 292 S.W.3d 251, 257 (Tex.App.-Texarkana 2009, no pet.).

22
Trejo v. Stategreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Roberson v. State, 80 S.W.3d 730 , 735 n.2 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2002, pet. ref’d) (citing Hurtado, 881 S.W.2d at 743 n.1); Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 216 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); Trejo v. State, 766 S.W.2d 381, 385 (Tex. App.— Austin 1989, no pet.). 8 The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the defendant to the contraband.

11
Isham v. Stategreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Isham v. State, 258 S.W.3d 244, 249 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2008, pet. ref’d).

11
State v. Francogreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See State v. Franco, 180 S.W.3d 219, 225 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2005, pet. ref’d) (quoting Mechler, 153 S.W.3d at 449 (Cochran, J., concurring) (“the relative probative value of the [results] depends primarily upon . . . the degree to which the test result exceeds the legal limit . . . and . . . the amount of time elapsed between driving and the taking of the test”).

11
Washington v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“The number of factors present is not as important as the logical force or the degree to which the factors, alone or in combination, tend to affirmatively link the accused to the contraband.” Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 217 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2004, no pet.); see Isbell v. State, 246 S.W.3d 235, 238 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2007, no pet.); Washington v. State, 215 S.W.3d 551, 554 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007, no pet.).

11
Bagheri v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010The higher the test result and the shorter the time between driving and testing, the more likely the logical inference is that the defendant had a BAC level at or above 0.08% at the time of driving."). [22] 210 S.W.3d 637 (Tex.Crim.App.2006). [23] Id. at 642 . [24] Bagheri v. State, 119 S.W.3d 755, 761 (Tex. Crim.App.2003) (quoting Forte v. State, 707 S.W.2d 89, 94-95 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (emphasis in original)). [25] See Stewart, 129 S.W.3d at 96-97 ("The breath test results—along with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewart—were probative evidence of her intoxication.

11
Stewart v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010The higher the test result and the shorter the time between driving and testing, the more likely the logical inference is that the defendant had a BAC level at or above 0.08% at the time of driving."). [22] 210 S.W.3d 637 (Tex.Crim.App.2006). [23] Id. at 642 . [24] Bagheri v. State, 119 S.W.3d 755, 761 (Tex. Crim.App.2003) (quoting Forte v. State, 707 S.W.2d 89, 94-95 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (emphasis in original)). [25] See Stewart, 129 S.W.3d at 96-97 ("The breath test results—along with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewart—were probative evidence of her intoxication.

11
Forte v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010The higher the test result and the shorter the time between driving and testing, the more likely the logical inference is that the defendant had a BAC level at or above 0.08% at the time of driving."). [22] 210 S.W.3d 637 (Tex.Crim.App.2006). [23] Id. at 642 . [24] Bagheri v. State, 119 S.W.3d 755, 761 (Tex. Crim.App.2003) (quoting Forte v. State, 707 S.W.2d 89, 94-95 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (emphasis in original)). [25] See Stewart, 129 S.W.3d at 96-97 ("The breath test results—along with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewart—were probative evidence of her intoxication.

11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Harris v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Almanza v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
2 sentences

2008Id. at 824 (citing Davis v. State, 28 Tex.App. 542 , 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 173-74 ; Hutch, 922 S.W.2d at 171 ).

2008Id. at 824 (citing Davis v. State, 28 Tex.App. 542 , 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890); Almanza, 686 S.W.2d at 173-74 ; Hutch, 922 S.W.2d at 171 ).

42006–2008
Gigliobianco v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
2 sentences

2010The higher the test result and the shorter the time between driving and testing, the more likely the logical inference is that the defendant had a BAC level at or above 0.08% at the time of driving.”). . 210 S.W.3d 637 (Tex.Crim.App.2006). .

2010The higher the test result and the shorter the time between driving and testing, the more likely the logical inference is that the defendant had a BAC level at or above 0.08% at the time of driving."). [22] 210 S.W.3d 637 (Tex.Crim.App.2006). [23] Id. at 642 . [24] Bagheri v. State, 119 S.W.3d 755, 761 (Tex. Crim.App.2003) (quoting Forte v. State, 707 S.W.2d 89, 94-95 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (emphasis in original)). [25] See Stewart, 129 S.W.3d at 96-97 ("The breath test results—along with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewart—were probative evidence of her intoxication.

32010–2010
Edinburg Hospital Authority v. Treviño green
tex · 1997
2 sentences

2005Trevino, 941 S.W.2d at 81-82 .

2005Trevino, 941 S.W.2d at 81-82 .

22005–2005
Bell v. Cone green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2015Nothing can be more clearer than the fact that trial counsel experienced areas within the trial when he was entirely unaware of what was being said: Even to the degree of not hearing the judge speaking to him directly. -6- In Bell v. Cone, 535 U.S. 685 (2002), the Supreme Court identi fied three situations implicating the right to counsel that in volved circumstances "so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjusti fied." Id., at 695 .

2015Nothing can be more clearer than the fact that trial counsel experienced areas within the trial when he was entirely unaware of what was being said: Even to the degree of not hearing the judge speaking to him directly. -6- In Bell v. Cone, 535 U.S. 685 (2002), the Supreme Court identi fied three situations implicating the right to counsel that in volved circumstances "so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjusti fied." Id., at 695 .

12015–2015
Bryan Keith Burrell v. State green
texapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Evans, 202 S.W.3d at 162 ; Burrell, 445 S.W.3d at 765 ; Bates v. State, 155 S.W.3d 212, 217 (Tex.App. – Dallas 2004, no pet.).

12015–2015
Williams v. State green
texcrimapp · 2008
1 sentence

2011Williams, 252 S.W.3d at 356 .

12011–2011
Arnold v. State green
texcrimapp · 1990
11990–1990
Williams v. Caterpillar Tractor Co. neutral
fladistctapp · 1963
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 46.04 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.01 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.01 (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

TX 65 (1974–2026) LA 33 (1959–2026) NJ 24 (1957–2021) IL 17 (1969–2023) MA 17 (1981–2025) NY 16 (1911–2012) IA 13 (1985–2024) MD 13 (1958–2022) MI 11 (1968–2018) CA 11 (1979–2018) PA 11 (2003–2020) OH 10 (1991–2023) OK 9 (2007–2022) FL 7 (1958–2011) WV 7 (1933–2001) WI 7 (1977–2023) WA 7 (1967–2016) KY 7 (1967–2024) DC 7 (1981–2000) GA 6 (1888–2014) SD 5 (2019–2024) MO 5 (1985–2021) VT 4 (2020–2023) NE 4 (1941–2015) AZ 4 (1986–2007) HI 4 (1972–2023) ME 3 (1980–2011) AL 3 (1935–1979) OR 3 (1981–2022) NH 3 (1979–2001) TN 3 (2000–2013) NC 3 (1989–2016) VA 3 (1987–1997) NM 3 (1995–2026) CT 3 (1975–2018) MN 2 (2010–2015) CO 2 (1985–1986) ID 2 (1985–1988) IN 2 (2006–2024) KS 2 (2012–2019)

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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