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64 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1973–2026 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
Adams v. Stategreen2 sentences2025“An indictment must be specific enough for the defendant to prepare a defense, and the sufficiency of the indictment will be tested on its own terms—‘in a vacuum, so to speak.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. State, 707 S.W.2d 900, 901 (Tex. Crim. 2025“An indictment must be specific enough for the defendant to prepare a defense, and the sufficiency of the indictment will be tested on its own terms—‘in a vacuum, so to speak.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. State, 707 S.W.2d 900, 901 (Tex. Crim. | 6 | 6 |
Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corporation v. Auldgreen2 sentences2015Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887, 897 (Tex. 2000); see also Coffey v. Johnson, 142 S.W.3d 414, 417 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2004, no pet.) (the test for fair notice is whether an opposing attorney of reasonable competence, with the pleadings before him, can determine the nature of the controversy and the testimony that would probably be relevant). 8 complaint for appellate review, the record must reflect that the trial court “(A) ruled on the request, objection, or motion, either expressly or implicitly; or (B) refused to rule … and the complaining party objected to the refusal.” 2015Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887, 896-97 (Tex. 2000). | 6 | 6 |
Cook v. Stategreen2 sentences2026Cook v. State, 902 S.W.2d 471 , 475-76 (Tex. Crim. App. 1995), abrogated on other grounds by Jenkins v. State, 592 S.W.3d 894 , 896 (Tex. Crim. App. 2018). 2017“First, it provides notice of the offense in order to allow a defendant to prepare a defense.” Id. | 4 | 7 |
Gregory Pollock v. Stategreen2 sentences2020See Buxton v. State, 526 S.W.3d 666 , 677-83 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. ref’d); Pollock, 405 S.W.3d at 404 (ruling that the State’s allegation that the continuous sexual abuse began on or about a certain date was sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare his defense); see also Sledge, 953 S.W.2d at 256 (stating that an indictment alleging that continuous sexual abuse began “on or about” a certain date is sufficient to give the defendant notice of the charge against him). 2015Pollock, 405 S.W.3d at 404 (State’s allegation that the continuous sexual abuse, began on .or about a certain date was sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare his defense); Garcia, 2011 WL 3199447 , at *8 (indictment alleging that continuous sexual abuse began “on or about” a certain date was sufficient to give the defendant notice of the charge against him). | 3 | 3 |
Villescas v. Stategreen2 sentences2015See, e.g., Villescas v. State, 189 S.W.3d 290, 293 (Tex. Crim. 2013See, e.g., Villescas v. State, 189 S.W.3d 290 (Tex.Crim.App.2006); Brooks v. State, 957 S.W.2d 30 (Tex.Crim.App.1997). | 3 | 3 |
Curry v. Statered2 sentences2010Curry v. State, 30 S.W.3d 394, 398 (Tex. Crim. 2010Curry v. State, 30 S.W.3d 394, 398 (Tex.Crim.App.2000). | 3 | 3 |
Teal v. Stategreen2 sentences2016Teal v. State, 230 S.W.3d 172, 175 (Tex. Crim. 2015Teal, 230 S.W.3d at 175 ; Martin, 346 S.W.3d at 231 . | 2 | 4 |
Charles G. Villarreal v. Stategreen2 sentences2024See Pena v. State, 554 S.W.3d 242, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, pet. ref'd);Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet). 2019See Lara, 513 S.W.3d at 143 (citing Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet.)); Martin v. State, 176 S.W.3d 887, 900 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.); cf. Hernandez v. State, 176 S.W.3d 821, 824-25 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
State v. Carterred2 sentences2010State v. Carter, 810 S.W.2d 197, 199 (Tex. Crim. 2010State v. Carter, 810 S.W.2d 197, 199 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2 |
Broom v. Brookshire Bros., Inc.green2 sentences2004See Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887, 897 (Tex.2000) (citing Broom v. Brookshire Bros., Inc., 923 S.W.2d 57, 60 (Tex.App.Tyler 1995, writ denied)). 2001See Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887, 897 (Tex.2000), citing Broom v. Brookshire Bros., Inc., 923 S.W.2d 57, 60 (Tex.App.—Tyler 1995, writ denied). | 2 | 2 |
Kellar v. Stategreen2 sentences2016See Kellar v. State, 108 S.W.3d 311, 313 (Tex. Crim. 2016Kellar, 108 S.W.3d at 313 . | 1 | 3 |
Buxton v. Stategreen2 sentences2024P. 9.10. 7 Alvarez-Ramirez’s fair-notice complaint is limited to count I of the indictment relating to the charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. 8 “Notice to a defendant to prepare a defense is sufficient if the indictment tracks the statutory language in the continuous sexual abuse statute and describes the various predicate acts of sexual abuse that the defendant is alleged to have committed during a minimum 30-day period.” Moreno v. State, 619 S.W.3d 754 , 760 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 2020, no pet.) (citing Buxton v. State, 526 S.W.3d 666 , 677–83 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2020See Buxton v. State, 526 S.W.3d 666 , 677-83 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. ref’d); Pollock, 405 S.W.3d at 404 (ruling that the State’s allegation that the continuous sexual abuse began on or about a certain date was sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare his defense); see also Sledge, 953 S.W.2d at 256 (stating that an indictment alleging that continuous sexual abuse began “on or about” a certain date is sufficient to give the defendant notice of the charge against him). | 1 | 2 |
Roberson, Crystal Yvettegreen2 sentences2021Roberson v. State, 420 S.W.3d 832, 840 (Tex. Crim. 2015“Allegations of prior convictions for the purpose of enhancement give pretrial notice to a defendant that the state intends to seek greater punishment and allow a defendant to prepare a defense.” Roberson, 420 S.W.3d at 840 . | 1 | 2 |
Pena v. Stategreen1 sentence2024See Pena v. State, 554 S.W.3d 242, 249 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2018, pet. ref'd);Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Barbernellgreen1 sentence2023State v. Barbernell, 257 S.W.3d 248, 250 (Tex. Crim. App. 2008); see also TEX. | 1 | 1 |
Sledge v. Stategreen2 sentences2020See Buxton v. State, 526 S.W.3d 666 , 677-83 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. ref’d); Pollock, 405 S.W.3d at 404 (ruling that the State’s allegation that the continuous sexual abuse began on or about a certain date was sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare his defense); see also Sledge, 953 S.W.2d at 256 (stating that an indictment alleging that continuous sexual abuse began “on or about” a certain date is sufficient to give the defendant notice of the charge against him). 2020See Buxton v. State, 526 S.W.3d 666 , 677-83 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. ref’d); Pollock, 405 S.W.3d at 404 (ruling that the State’s allegation that the continuous sexual abuse began on or about a certain date was sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare his defense); see also Sledge, 953 S.W.2d at 256 (stating that an indictment alleging that continuous sexual abuse began “on or about” a certain date is sufficient to give the defendant notice of the charge against him). | 1 | 1 |
Lara v. Stategreen1 sentence2019See Lara, 513 S.W.3d at 143 (citing Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet.)); Martin v. State, 176 S.W.3d 887, 900 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.); cf. Hernandez v. State, 176 S.W.3d 821, 824-25 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Hernandez v. Stategreen1 sentence2019See Lara, 513 S.W.3d at 143 (citing Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet.)); Martin v. State, 176 S.W.3d 887, 900 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.); cf. Hernandez v. State, 176 S.W.3d 821, 824-25 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Martin v. Stategreen1 sentence2019See Lara, 513 S.W.3d at 143 (citing Villarreal v. State, 470 S.W.3d 168, 176 (Tex. App.—Austin 2015, no pet.)); Martin v. State, 176 S.W.3d 887, 900 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.); cf. Hernandez v. State, 176 S.W.3d 821, 824-25 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Gonzales v. Stategreen1 sentence2018Barker, 407 U.S. at 532 ; Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 772 ; Gonzales, 435 S.W.3d. at 812. | 1 | 1 |
Freda v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Because their purpose is to provide notice, “it is not necessary to allege prior convictions for the purpose of enhancement with the same particularity which must be used in charging on the primary offense.” Williams v. State, 980 S.W.2d 222, 226 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref’d) (quoting Freda v. State, 704 S.W.2d 41, 42 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Coffey v. Johnsongreen1 sentence2015Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp. v. Auld, 34 S.W.3d 887, 897 (Tex. 2000); see also Coffey v. Johnson, 142 S.W.3d 414, 417 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2004, no pet.) (the test for fair notice is whether an opposing attorney of reasonable competence, with the pleadings before him, can determine the nature of the controversy and the testimony that would probably be relevant). 8 complaint for appellate review, the record must reflect that the trial court “(A) ruled on the request, objection, or motion, either expressly or implicitly; or (B) refused to rule … and the complaining party objected to the refusal.” | 1 | 1 |
Williams v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Because their purpose is to provide notice, “it is not necessary to allege prior convictions for the purpose of enhancement with the same particularity which must be used in charging on the primary offense.” Williams v. State, 980 S.W.2d 222, 226 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref’d) (quoting Freda v. State, 704 S.W.2d 41, 42 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
| Hayden v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Saathoff v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Wilson v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Evans v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Zweig v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Benoit v. Statered | 1 | 1 |
| Daniels v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Garner v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Goodwin v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Burney 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 |
|---|---|---|
Barker v. Wingo
green
2 sentences2018Barker, 407 U.S. at 532 ; Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 772 ; Gonzales, 435 S.W.3d. at 812. 2015Id. | 8 | 2003–2018 |
State of Texas v. Rosseau, Robert Louis
green
2 sentences2025“An indictment must be specific enough for the defendant to prepare a defense, and the sufficiency of the indictment will be tested on its own terms—‘in a vacuum, so to speak.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. State, 707 S.W.2d 900, 901 (Tex. Crim. 2025“An indictment must be specific enough for the defendant to prepare a defense, and the sufficiency of the indictment will be tested on its own terms—‘in a vacuum, so to speak.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. State, 707 S.W.2d 900, 901 (Tex. Crim. | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Martin v. State
green
2 sentences2015Teal, 230 S.W.3d at 175 ; Martin, 346 S.W.3d at 231 . 2012Teal, 230 S.W.3d at 175 ; Martin, 346 S.W.3d at 231 . | 2 | 2012–2015 |
United States v. Resendiz-Ponce
green
1 sentence2023Nevertheless, the Stukes court held that “[e]ven if the language of an indictment does not provide notice that is constitutionally sufficient to allow the defendant to prepare a defense, no harm is shown if the defendant receives notice of the State’s theory by other means.” Id. at 576–577. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Kinder Morgan Sacroc, Lp Kinder Morgan Co2co., Lp Kinder Morgan Production Co., Lp And Kinder Morgan Production Co., Llc v. Scurry County Snyder Independent School District Scurry County Junior College District D/B/A Western Texas College Scurry County Hospital District D/B/A Cogdell Memorial Hospital
green
1 sentence2022Kinder Morgan SACROC, 2 LP v. Scurry Cty., 622 S.W.3d 835 , 849 (Tex. 2021). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Balderas v. State
green
1 sentence2018Barker, 407 U.S. at 532 ; Balderas, 517 S.W.3d at 772 ; Gonzales, 435 S.W.3d. at 812. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Brooks v. State
green
1 sentence2013See, e.g., Villescas v. State, 189 S.W.3d 290 (Tex.Crim.App.2006); Brooks v. State, 957 S.W.2d 30 (Tex.Crim.App.1997). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Tollett v. State green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Labelle v. State green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Queen v. State green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Rincon v. State green | 1 | 1988–1988 |
| Kaplan v. California green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Lindsay v. State green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Amaya v. State green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Dovalina v. State green | 1 | 1978–1978 |
| Treadgill v. State neutral | 1 | 1973–1973 |
| Threadgill v. State green | 1 | 1973–1973 |
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.