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evidence meets standard in Texas

61 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1956–2026 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Scamardo v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2026
2 sentences

2026Rickels, 202 S.W.3d at 763–64 (quoting Scamardo v. State, 517 S.W.2d 293, 298 (Tex. Crim.

2019Rickels, 202 S.W.3d at 763 -64 (quoting Scamardo v. State, 517 S.W.2d 293, 298 (Tex. Crim.

1111
Clewis v. Statered
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2002Clewis v. State , 922 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tex. Crim.

2002Clewis v. State, 922 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tex. Crim.

88
Kelly v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2005
2 sentences

2005Through the " Daubert , Robinson , and Kelly " trilogy of cases, the high courts have developed several non-exclusive factors to analyze whether the evidence meets this standard. (4) See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc ., 509 U.S. 579, 593-95 (1993); E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., v. Robinson , 923 S.W.2d 549, 557 (Tex. 1995); Kelly v. State , 824 S.W.2d 568, 573 (Tex. Crim.

2003Kelly v. State , 824 S.W.2d 568, 572-73 (Tex. Crim.

55
State v. Danielsgreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2014
2 sentences

2014“If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Davenport, 866 S.W.2d 767, 771 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1993, no pet.) (citing State v. Daniels, 761 S.W.2d 42, 45 (Tex.App.-Austin 1988, pet. ref'd)).

2014“If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Davenport, 866 S.W.2d 767, 771 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1993, no pet.) (citing State v. Daniels, 761 S.W.2d 42, 45 (Tex. App.—Austin 1988, pet. ref’d)).

46
Duncan v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Duncan v. State, 321 S.W.3d 53, 57 (Tex. App. ––Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, pet. ref’d).

2015Duncan v. State, 321 S.W.3d 53, 57 (Tex. App. ––Houston [1st Dist.] 2010, pet. ref’d).

33
State v. Savagegreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref’d) (quoting In re State, No. 06-15-00018-CR, 2015 WL 545838 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Feb. 11, 2015, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication); State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 1995), aff’d by 933 S.W.2d 497 (Tex. Crim.

2017If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref'd) (quoting State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1995), aff'd 933 S.W.2d 497 ; State v. Chavera, 386 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, no pet.)).

27
State v. Baldemar Chaveragreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018App. 1996); State v. Chavera, 386 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, no pet.)).

2017If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref'd) (quoting State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1995), aff'd 933 S.W.2d 497 ; State v. Chavera, 386 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, no pet.)).

23
State v. Erica Lynn Fullergreen
texapp · 2015 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref’d) (quoting In re State, No. 06-15-00018-CR, 2015 WL 545838 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Feb. 11, 2015, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication); State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 1995), aff’d by 933 S.W.2d 497 (Tex. Crim.

2017If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref'd) (quoting State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1995), aff'd 933 S.W.2d 497 ; State v. Chavera, 386 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, no pet.)).

22
State v. Morenogreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015See id.

2012“If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” Savage , 905 S.W.2d *337 at 274; see also Moreno, 297 S.W.3d at 520 .

22
Renteria v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2015
2 sentences

2015See Renteria v. State 206 S.W.3d 689, 697 (Tex. Crim.

2010This Court has previously held, in Renteria v. State,102 that the United States Constitution does not require admission of mitigating evidence when it is inadmissible under state law, even when the evidence meets the test of “constitutional relevancy.” 103 Although Texas and the United States Supreme Court have established jurisprudence that no person shall be executed without the opportunity to bring all evidence of mitigating circumstances, the United States Constitution does not require the admission of evidence if it is in a form that is otherwise objectionable.104 In other words, relevant

12
State v. Davenportgreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2014
2 sentences

2014“If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Davenport, 866 S.W.2d 767, 771 (Tex.App.-San Antonio 1993, no pet.) (citing State v. Daniels, 761 S.W.2d 42, 45 (Tex.App.-Austin 1988, pet. ref'd)).

2014“If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Davenport, 866 S.W.2d 767, 771 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1993, no pet.) (citing State v. Daniels, 761 S.W.2d 42, 45 (Tex. App.—Austin 1988, pet. ref’d)).

12
Bell v. Stategreen
texapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Id. at 764 ; Bell v. State, 554 S.W.3d 742, 746 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] July 3, 2018, no pet.).

11
City of Keller v. Wilsongreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See id. at 827 .

11
Brooks v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012“Viewing the evidence ‘in the light most favorable to the verdict’ under a legal-sufficiency standard means the reviewing court is required to defer to the jury’s credibility and weight determinations because the jury is the sole judge of the witnesses’ credibility and the weight to be given their testimony.” Brooks v. State, 323 S.W.3d 893, 899 (Tex.Crim.App.2010) (emphasis in original).

11
Skipper v. South Carolinagreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010This Court has previously held, in Renteria v. State,102 that the United States Constitution does not require admission of mitigating evidence when it is inadmissible under state law, even when the evidence meets the test of “constitutional relevancy.” 103 Although Texas and the United States Supreme Court have established jurisprudence that no person shall be executed without the opportunity to bring all evidence of mitigating circumstances, the United States Constitution does not require the admission of evidence if it is in a form that is otherwise objectionable.104 In other words, relevant

11
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Through the " Daubert , Robinson , and Kelly " trilogy of cases, the high courts have developed several non-exclusive factors to analyze whether the evidence meets this standard. (4) See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc ., 509 U.S. 579, 593-95 (1993); E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., v. Robinson , 923 S.W.2d 549, 557 (Tex. 1995); Kelly v. State , 824 S.W.2d 568, 573 (Tex. Crim.

11
EI Du Pont De Nemours & Co. v. Robinsongreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Through the " Daubert , Robinson , and Kelly " trilogy of cases, the high courts have developed several non-exclusive factors to analyze whether the evidence meets this standard. (4) See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc ., 509 U.S. 579, 593-95 (1993); E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., v. Robinson , 923 S.W.2d 549, 557 (Tex. 1995); Kelly v. State , 824 S.W.2d 568, 573 (Tex. Crim.

11
Grant v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Clewis v. State, 922 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tex.Crim.App.1996); Grant v. State, 989 S.W.2d 428, 432 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, no pet.).

11
State v. MacIasgreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993If the evidence meets this standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial. 761 S.W.2d at 45 (emphasis added); see also State v. Macias, 791 S.W.2d 325, 329-30 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990, pet. ref’d) (utilizing the same “any rational trier of fact” standard enunciated in Daniels)', State v. Stacy, 796 S.W.2d 520, 521-22 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990) (utilizing Daniels standard), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 819 S.W.2d 860, 861-62 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991).

11
State v. Stacygreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993If the evidence meets this standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial. 761 S.W.2d at 45 (emphasis added); see also State v. Macias, 791 S.W.2d 325, 329-30 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990, pet. ref’d) (utilizing the same “any rational trier of fact” standard enunciated in Daniels)', State v. Stacy, 796 S.W.2d 520, 521-22 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990) (utilizing Daniels standard), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 819 S.W.2d 860, 861-62 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991).

11
Stacy v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993If the evidence meets this standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial. 761 S.W.2d at 45 (emphasis added); see also State v. Macias, 791 S.W.2d 325, 329-30 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990, pet. ref’d) (utilizing the same “any rational trier of fact” standard enunciated in Daniels)', State v. Stacy, 796 S.W.2d 520, 521-22 (Tex.App.—Austin 1990) (utilizing Daniels standard), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 819 S.W.2d 860, 861-62 (Tex.Crim.App. 1991).

11
Royster v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989A charge on a lesser-included offense is required if the evidence meets the test enunciated in Royster v. State, 622 S.W.2d 442, 446 (Tex.Cr.App.1981) (on motion for reh’g).

11
In Re King's Estategreen
tex · 1951 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See In Re King’s Estate, 150 Tex. 662 , 244 S.W.2d 660, 661-62 (1951).

1987See In Re King’s Estate, 150 Tex. 662 , 244 S.W.2d 660, 661-62 (1951).

11
Reed v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.green
texapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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 (10)

CaseCitedYears
Rickels v. State green
texcrimapp · 2006
2 sentences

2026Rickels, 202 S.W.3d at 763–64 (quoting Scamardo v. State, 517 S.W.2d 293, 298 (Tex. Crim.

2022Id. at 764 .

172008–2026
State v. Savage green
texcrimapp · 1996
2 sentences

2018If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref’d) (quoting In re State, No. 06-15-00018-CR, 2015 WL 545838 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Texarkana Feb. 11, 2015, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication); State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.— San Antonio 1995), aff’d by 933 S.W.2d 497 (Tex. Crim.

2017If the evidence meets the standard, it is an abuse of discretion for the trial court to grant the motion for new trial.” State v. Fuller, 480 S.W.3d 812, 819 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2015, pet. ref'd) (quoting State v. Savage, 905 S.W.2d 272, 274 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1995), aff'd 933 S.W.2d 497 ; State v. Chavera, 386 S.W.3d 334, 336 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2012, no pet.)).

22017–2018
State v. Provost green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2013Id.

2009Id.

22009–2013
Moore v. Knight green
tex · 1936
2 sentences

1956As was said in the case of Moore v. Knight, 127 Texas 610 , 94 S.W. 2d 1137 : “We think the finding of the jury was fully justified by the proof.

1956As was said in the case of Moore v. Knight, 127 Texas 610 , 94 S.W. 2d 1137 : “We think the finding of the jury was fully justified by the proof.

21956–1956
Tennard v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2010This Court has previously held, in Renteria v. State,102 that the United States Constitution does not require admission of mitigating evidence when it is inadmissible under state law, even when the evidence meets the test of “constitutional relevancy.” 103 Although Texas and the United States Supreme Court have established jurisprudence that no person shall be executed without the opportunity to bring all evidence of mitigating circumstances, the United States Constitution does not require the admission of evidence if it is in a form that is otherwise objectionable.104 In other words, relevant

12010–2010
Holmes v. South Carolina green
scotus · 2006
1 sentence

2010This Court has previously held, in Renteria v. State,102 that the United States Constitution does not require admission of mitigating evidence when it is inadmissible under state law, even when the evidence meets the test of “constitutional relevancy.” 103 Although Texas and the United States Supreme Court have established jurisprudence that no person shall be executed without the opportunity to bring all evidence of mitigating circumstances, the United States Constitution does not require the admission of evidence if it is in a form that is otherwise objectionable.104 In other words, relevant

12010–2010
Chambers v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

2010This Court has previously held, in Renteria v. State,102 that the United States Constitution does not require admission of mitigating evidence when it is inadmissible under state law, even when the evidence meets the test of “constitutional relevancy.” 103 Although Texas and the United States Supreme Court have established jurisprudence that no person shall be executed without the opportunity to bring all evidence of mitigating circumstances, the United States Constitution does not require the admission of evidence if it is in a form that is otherwise objectionable.104 In other words, relevant

12010–2010
Loper v. Andrews green
tex · 1966
11980–1980
Vasquez v. Meaders green
tex · 1956
11976–1976
Mauritz v. Thatcher green
texapp · 1940
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.02 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 38.04 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.05 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.34 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 2.01 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 20.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.01 (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 61 (1956–2026) GA 41 (1935–2025) MI 29 (2015–2026) PA 15 (1934–2026) IL 11 (1972–2022) CA 11 (1953–2020) TN 8 (1949–2020) NY 7 (1935–2024) OH 6 (1999–2025) FL 5 (1953–2021) WA 5 (1966–2016) IA 4 (1947–2001) CO 3 (2019–2025) MA 3 (1967–2001) ND 3 (2019–2025) MO 3 (1990–2013) MS 3 (1972–2016) CT 3 (2001–2019) AR 2 (1948–1973) UT 2 (2001–2004) IN 2 (1982–2015) SD 2 (1983–1983) NM 2 (1959–2000)

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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