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state constitutional claim in Texas

56 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1973–2024 3 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
Heitman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2010
2 sentences

2010See Heitman, 815 S.W.2d at 690 n.23.

2010See Heitman, 815 S.W.2d at 690 n.23. 105.

66
Alcorn v. Vaksmangreen
texapp · 1994 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015See Univ. of Tex. Sys. v. Courtney, 946 S.W.2d 464, 469 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 1997, writ denied) (op. on reh’g) (court lacked jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim for damages under Article I, section 19); Alcorn v. Vaksman, 877 S.W.2d 390, 404 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, writ denied) (“However, consent is not needed when, as here, the breach of contract (or other government action) constitutes a state constitutional violation and the plaintiff seeks a remedy other than money damages....

2015See Univ. of Tex. Sys. v. Courtney, 946 S.W.2d 464, 469 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 1997, writ denied) (op. on reh’g) (court lacked jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim for damages under Article I, section 19); Alcorn v. Vaksman, 877 S.W.2d 390, 404 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, writ denied) (“However, consent is not needed when, as here, the breach of contract (or other government action) constitutes a state constitutional violation and the plaintiff seeks a remedy other than money damages....

44
University of Texas System v. Courtneygreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2015
2 sentences

2015See Univ. of Tex. Sys. v. Courtney, 946 S.W.2d 464, 469 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 1997, writ denied) (op. on reh’g) (court lacked jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim for damages under Article I, section 19); Alcorn v. Vaksman, 877 S.W.2d 390, 404 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, writ denied) (“However, consent is not needed when, as here, the breach of contract (or other government action) constitutes a state constitutional violation and the plaintiff seeks a remedy other than money damages....

2015See Univ. of Tex. Sys. v. Courtney, 946 S.W.2d 464, 469 (Tex.App.–Fort Worth 1997, writ denied) (op. on reh’g) (court lacked jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claim for damages under Article I, section 19); Alcorn v. Vaksman, 877 S.W.2d 390, 404 (Tex.App.–Houston [1st Dist.] 1994, writ denied) (“However, consent is not needed when, as here, the breach of contract (or other government action) constitutes a state constitutional violation and the plaintiff seeks a remedy other than money damages....

44
Duncan v. Cessna Aircraft Co.red
tex · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See Duncan, 665 S.W.2d at 420 & n.3.

2024See Duncan, 665 S.W.2d at 420 & n.3.

33
State v. Smartgreen
alaska · 2009 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Danforth v. Minnesota , 552 U.S. 264 (2008) ( Teague does not constrain the authority of state courts to give broader effect to new rules of criminal procedure); State v. Smart , 202 P.3d 1130, 1136 (Alaska 2009) (" Danforth . . . allows us to apply either the Teague test for full retroactivity or a state constitutional test so long as the state test is at least as comprehensive as the federal test."). 11.

2014Danforth v. Minnesota, 552 U.S. 264 , 128 S.Ct. 1029 , 169 L.Ed.2d 859 (2008) (Teague does not constrain the authority of state courts to give broader effect to new rules of criminal procedure); State v. Smart, 202 P.3d 1130, 1136 (Alaska 2009) (“Danforth ... allows us to apply either the Teague test for full retroactivity or a state constitutional test so long as the state test is at least as comprehensive as the federal test.”). .

33
Pena v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009In fact, the State presented this issue when it filed its first petition, in May 2005, stating specifically: "Did the Court of Appeals err by reversing the trial court's decision on a legal theory not presented either to the trial court or to the Court of Appeals by the complaining party?" (Emphasis added.) We granted review on that question and Judge Hervey, in her dissent from our ensuing opinion, expressly noted that she would "decide that the state constitutional claim decided by the Tenth Court was not 'preserved in the trial below .'" Pena v. State , 191 S.W.3d 133, 147 (Tex. Crim.

2009In fact, the State presented this issue when it filed its first petition, in May 2005, stating specifically: “Did the Court of Appeals err by reversing the trial court’s decision on a legal theory not presented either to the trial court or to the Court of Appeals by the complaining party?” (Emphasis added.) We granted review on that question and Judge Hervey, in her dissent from our ensuing opinion, expressly noted that she would “decide that the state constitutional claim decided by the Tenth Court was not ‘preserved in the trial below.’ ” Pena v. State, 191 S.W.3d 133, 147 (Tex.Crim.App.2006

33
Miffleton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004In Thomas v. State, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, likewise, held that the admission in a DWI prosecution of a defendant’s uncompelled refusal to submit to a breath test does not violate the state constitutional privilege against self-incrimination. 723 S.W.2d 696, 704-05 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (expressly adopting the reasoning in Neville and finding no constitutional violation where defendant was warned his driver’s license and driver’s privileges could be suspended if he refused breath test, but was not warned his refusal could be used at trial); see also Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76

2004App.1986) (expressly adopting the reasoning in Neville and finding no constitutional violation where defendant was warned his driver's license and driver's privileges could be suspended if he refused breath test, but was not warned his refusal could be used at trial); see also Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76, 79-80 (Tex.Crim.App.1989).

33
Muniz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1999
2 sentences

1999See Muniz v. State , 851 S.W.2d 238, 251-52 (Tex. Crim.

1997Although the arguments are printed separately, copying the federal argument verbatim does not satisfy the requirement of “arguing state and federal constitutional claims on separate grounds using separate analysis or argument.” Muniz v. State, 851 S.W.2d 238, 251 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), cert. denied 510 U.S. 837 , 114 S.Ct. 116 , 126 L.Ed.2d 82 (1993).

33
Ex Parte Chandlergreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Ex parte Chandler , 182 S.W.3d 350, 358-60 (Tex. Crim.

2014See Ex parte Chandler, 182 S.W.3d 350, 358-60 (Tex.Crim.App.2005) (noting that “a bar card does not come with a crystal ball attached” and holding that "counsel's performance will be measured against the state of the law in effect during the time of trial and we will not find counsel ineffective where the claimed error is based upon unsettled law”) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). .

22
Heidelberg v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Heidelberg v. State, 144 S.W.3d 535, 542 (Tex. Crim.

2008Heidelberg v. State , 144 S.W.3d 535, 542 (Tex. Crim.

22
Wyborny v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See id. at 290 .

2007See id. at 290 .

22
Thomas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004In Thomas v. State, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, likewise, held that the admission in a DWI prosecution of a defendant’s uncompelled refusal to submit to a breath test does not violate the state constitutional privilege against self-incrimination. 723 S.W.2d 696, 704-05 (Tex.Crim.App.1986) (expressly adopting the reasoning in Neville and finding no constitutional violation where defendant was warned his driver’s license and driver’s privileges could be suspended if he refused breath test, but was not warned his refusal could be used at trial); see also Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76

2004In Thomas v. State, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, likewise, held that the admission in a DWI prosecution of a defendant's uncompelled refusal to submit to a breath test does not violate the state constitutional privilege against self-incrimination. 723 S.W.2d 696, 704-05 (Tex.Crim.

22
Chemical Bank & Trust Company v. Falknergreen
tex · 1963 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993The inherent right of appeal in Hancock was again characterized as a due-process right in Chemical Bank & Trust Co. v. Falkner, 369 S.W.2d 427, 433 (Tex.1963). 12 .

1992The inherent right of appeal in Hancock was again characterized as a due-process right in Chemical Bank & Trust Co. v. Falkner , 369 S.W.2d 427, 433 (Tex. 1963). 12.

22
Salinas, Orlandogreen
texcrimapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See id.

11
In Re DRgreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See D.R. , 177 S.W.3d at 580 (holding that objection to proceeding with bench trial instead of jury trial, made for first time during charge conference, was not timely).

11
Commonwealth v. Doziergreen
massappct · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Commonwealth v. Dozier, 5 Mass.App.Ct. 865 , 366 N.E.2d 1270 (1977) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet statutory requirement); Commonwealth v. McAfee, 230 Pa.Super. 336 , 326 A.2d 522 (1974) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet the state constitutional requirement to constitute a valid affidavit). 21 .

2006See Commonwealth v. Dozier, 5 Mass.App.Ct. 865 , 366 N.E.2d 1270 (1977) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet statutory requirement); Commonwealth v. McAfee, 230 Pa.Super. 336 , 326 A.2d 522 (1974) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet the state constitutional requirement to constitute a valid affidavit). 21 .

11
Pena v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See id.

2006See id.

11
Woods v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Appellant's constitutional argument is based on a misreading of Ohio v. Roberts , 448 U.S. 56, 66 (1980).

11
In Re Speergreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
In Re Bishopgreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Meyer v. Tunksgreen
tex · 1962 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76, 80 (Tex.Crim.App. 1989); Woods v. State, 970 S.W.2d 770, 776 (Tex.App.-Austin 1998, pet. ref'd); Smith v. White, 695 S.W.2d 295 , 296 n. 1 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1985, orig. proceeding); accord Meyer v. Tunks, 360 S.W.2d 518, 521 (Tex.1962) (orig.proceeding).

2000Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76, 80 (Tex.Crim.App.1989); Woods v. State, 970 S.W.2d 770, 776 (Tex.App.—Austin 1998, pet. ref’d); Smith v. White, 695 S.W.2d 295 , 296 n. 1 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1985, orig. proceeding); accord Meyer v. Tunks, 360 S.W.2d 518, 521 (Tex.1962) (orig.proceeding).

11
Proffer v. Yatesgreen
tex · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See, e.g., Proffer v. Yates, 734 S.W.2d 671, 673 (Tex.1987) (orig. proceeding); In re Bishop, 8 S.W.3d 412, 415-16 (Tex.App.-Waco 1999, orig. proceeding [mand. denied]).

11
Ex Parte Butlergreen
tex · 1975 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Ex parte Butler, 522 S.W.2d 196, 197-98 (Tex.1975) (orig.proceeding); In re Speer, 965 S.W.2d 41, 45 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding).

2000Ex parte Butler, 522 S.W.2d 196, 197-98 (Tex.1975) (orig.proceeding); In re Speer, 965 S.W.2d 41, 45 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1998, orig. proceeding).

11
Moore v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Barnwell v. Lewis, Director, Arizona Department of Correctionsgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Adkins v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Narvaiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Croswell v. Lee County Board of Commissionersgreen
· 1920 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Flores v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
Autran v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
McCambridge v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Robinson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Jones v. Memorial Hospital Systemgreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Boutwell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11
Jones v. Memorial Hospital Systemgreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
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 (33)

CaseCitedYears
Danforth v. Minnesota green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2014Danforth v. Minnesota, 552 U.S. 264 , 128 S.Ct. 1029 , 169 L.Ed.2d 859 (2008) (Teague does not constrain the authority of state courts to give broader effect to new rules of criminal procedure); State v. Smart, 202 P.3d 1130, 1136 (Alaska 2009) (“Danforth ... allows us to apply either the Teague test for full retroactivity or a state constitutional test so long as the state test is at least as comprehensive as the federal test.”). .

2014Danforth v. Minnesota, 552 U.S. 264 , 128 S.Ct. 1029 , 169 L.Ed.2d 859 (2008) (Teague does not constrain the authority of state courts to give broader effect to new rules of criminal procedure); State v. Smart, 202 P.3d 1130, 1136 (Alaska 2009) (“Danforth ... allows us to apply either the Teague test for full retroactivity or a state constitutional test so long as the state test is at least as comprehensive as the federal test.”). .

32014–2014
Eldridge v. State green
texcrimapp · 1996
2 sentences

2014Eldridge, 940 S.W.2d at 650 ; Fowler, 266 S.W.3d at 501 -02 n.2.

2014Eldridge, 940 S.W.2d at 650 ; Fowler, 266 S.W.3d at 501 -02 n.2.

22014–2014
Fowler v. State green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2014Eldridge, 940 S.W.2d at 650 ; Fowler, 266 S.W.3d at 501 -02 n.2.

2014Eldridge, 940 S.W.2d at 650 ; Fowler, 266 S.W.3d at 501 -02 n.2.

22014–2014
Villars v. Provo green
minnctapp · 1989
2 sentences

2004In 1989 the Minnesota court of appeals concluded, without analysis, that a filing fee to fund programs serving battered women and displaced homemakers did not violate the state constitutional requirement that "justice be obtained `freely' and `without purchase.'" Villars , 440 N.W.2d at 164 (quoting Minn. Const. art.

2004In 1989 the Minnesota court of appeals concluded, without analysis, that a filing fee to fund programs serving battered women and displaced homemakers did not violate the state constitutional requirement that “justice be obtained ‘freely’ and ‘without purchase.“’ Villars, 440 N.W.2d at 164 (quoting MINN.

22004–2004
PruneYard Shopping Center v. Robins green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

2019PruneYard, 447 U.S. at 82–84.

12019–2019
Jones v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Id. at 382-83 .2 A trial court’s impermissible exclusion of a proper question during jury voir dire examination is subject to a harm analysis.

12008–2008
Commonwealth v. McAfee green
pasuperct · 1974
2 sentences

2006See Commonwealth v. Dozier, 5 Mass.App.Ct. 865 , 366 N.E.2d 1270 (1977) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet statutory requirement); Commonwealth v. McAfee, 230 Pa.Super. 336 , 326 A.2d 522 (1974) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet the state constitutional requirement to constitute a valid affidavit). 21 .

2006See Commonwealth v. Dozier, 5 Mass.App.Ct. 865 , 366 N.E.2d 1270 (1977) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet statutory requirement); Commonwealth v. McAfee, 230 Pa.Super. 336 , 326 A.2d 522 (1974) (holding that an unsigned affidavit did not meet the state constitutional requirement to constitute a valid affidavit). 21 .

12006–2006
Barnum v. State green
texapp · 2000
1 sentence

2004The court of appeals commented that the defendant had not preserved the state constitutional claim for review because his objection at trial “did not include a timely objection based on his asserted right under the Texas Constitution.” Id. at 794 .

12004–2004
Cantu v. State green
texapp · 1999
1 sentence

2004The court of appeals commented that the defendant had not preserved the state constitutional claim for review because his objection at trial "did not include a timely objection based on his asserted right under the Texas Constitution." Id. at 794 .

12004–2004
Smith v. White green
texapp · 1985
12000–2000
Young v. Hoffman green
scotus · 1993
11997–1997
Reedom v. Khvn Radio green
scotus · 1993
11997–1997
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
11997–1997
Samuel v. Estelle green
scotus · 1993
11997–1997
Conrade v. United States green
scotus · 1993
11997–1997
Floyd v. Calvert green
· 1920
11997–1997
Jackson v. Denno green
scotus · 1964
11995–1995
Autran v. State green
texapp · 1992
11995–1995
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
11995–1995
Adams v. Stotts green
texapp · 1983
11994–1994
State v. Johnican green
texapp · 1992
11994–1994
Goheen v. Koester green
texapp · 1990
11994–1994
Dearing v. Wright green
tex · 1983
11994–1994
Plyler v. Doe green
scotus · 1982
11994–1994
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
11987–1987
Kirby v. Illinois green
scotus · 1972
11987–1987
Moran v. Burbine green
scotus · 1986
11987–1987
United States v. Gouveia green
scotus · 1984
11987–1987
Michigan v. Jackson red
scotus · 1986
11987–1987
Lefkowitz v. Cunningham green
scotus · 1977
11986–1986
King v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
11983–1983
Locke v. Vance green
txsd · 1969
11973–1973
White v. State green
texcrimapp · 1969
11973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.03 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4)

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

CT 256 (1984–2026) WA 153 (1980–2026) NM 93 (1988–2025) CA 90 (1969–2024) NH 90 (1982–2025) PA 70 (1985–2025) UT 61 (1988–2025) OR 60 (1983–2025) TX 56 (1973–2024) IA 50 (1995–2026) WY 48 (1991–2025) NY 46 (1981–2026) IN 45 (1980–2025) TN 26 (1993–2017) MD 22 (1967–2025) ID 19 (1980–2025) NC 16 (1985–2022) MI 15 (1984–2025) NJ 15 (1975–2026) GA 14 (1982–2025) MA 13 (1981–2018) VT 12 (1985–2020) MN 11 (1980–2025) AZ 10 (1986–2024) OK 10 (1985–2013) WI 9 (1998–2019) ME 9 (1985–2025) HI 9 (2004–2024) DE 9 (1971–2024) FL 8 (1995–2025) AK 8 (1979–2024) IL 6 (2003–2026) RI 5 (1980–2007) KS 5 (1998–2026) ND 4 (1999–2005) CO 3 (1992–2020) MT 3 (1980–2017) MO 2 (1979–2016) OH 2 (1995–1995)

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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