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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Evans v. Stategreen2 sentences2026Looney 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 . | 9 | 9 |
Whitworth v. Stategreen2 sentences2007Bates 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. | 7 | 8 |
Bates v. Stategreen2 sentences2025“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 . | 6 | 12 |
Williams v. Stategreen2 sentences2025“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). | 6 | 6 |
State v. Mechlergreen2 sentences2012See 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. | 5 | 5 |
Davis v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Id. (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 ). | 5 | 5 |
Hurtado v. Stategreen2 sentences2020See 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). | 4 | 5 |
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Smith 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). | 4 | 4 |
Hawkins v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Smith 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). | 4 | 4 |
Corpus v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Smith 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). | 4 | 4 |
Bellard v. Stategreen2 sentences2008See 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). | 4 | 4 |
Hutch v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Id. (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 ). | 3 | 5 |
Wallace v. Stategreen2 sentences2015See 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 ). | 3 | 4 |
Isbell v. Stategreen2 sentences2012“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 . | 2 | 8 |
Gilbert v. Stategreen2 sentences2005Wallace , 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. | 2 | 4 |
Roberson v. Stategreen2 sentences2020See 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). | 2 | 2 |
Shipp v. Stategreen2 sentences2010See 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.). | 2 | 2 |
Trejo v. Stategreen1 sentence2020See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Isham v. Stategreen1 sentence2014Isham v. State, 258 S.W.3d 244, 249 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2008, pet. ref’d). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Francogreen1 sentence2012See 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”). | 1 | 1 |
Washington v. Stategreen1 sentence2012“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.). | 1 | 1 |
Bagheri v. Stategreen1 sentence2010The 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 resultsalong with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewartwere probative evidence of her intoxication. | 1 | 1 |
Stewart v. Stategreen1 sentence2010The 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 resultsalong with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewartwere probative evidence of her intoxication. | 1 | 1 |
Forte v. Stategreen1 sentence2010The 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 resultsalong with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewartwere probative evidence of her intoxication. | 1 | 1 |
| Johnson v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Harris v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Almanza v. State
green
2 sentences2008Id. 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 ). | 4 | 2006–2008 |
Gigliobianco v. State
green
2 sentences2010The 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 resultsalong with Officer Rodriguez's testimony and the videotape of Stewartwere probative evidence of her intoxication. | 3 | 2010–2010 |
Edinburg Hospital Authority v. Treviño
green
2 sentences2005Trevino, 941 S.W.2d at 81-82 . 2005Trevino, 941 S.W.2d at 81-82 . | 2 | 2005–2005 |
Bell v. Cone
green
2 sentences2015Nothing 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 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Bryan Keith Burrell v. State
green
1 sentence2015See, 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.). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Williams v. State
green
1 sentence2011Williams, 252 S.W.3d at 356 . | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Arnold v. State green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Williams v. Caterpillar Tractor Co. neutral | 1 | 1974–1974 |
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.
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.