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Herrera claim in Texas

51 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1938–2026 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Browngreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 15 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026Applicant is raising a Herrera claim—“a ‘bare claim of innocence’ based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 544 (discussing Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390 (1993)).

2026Applicant is raising a Herrera claim—“a ‘bare claim of innocence’ based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 544 (discussing Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390 (1993)).

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Ex Parte Elizondogreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 16 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019Applicable law on a Herrera claim of actual innocence based on newly discovered evidence A claim of actual innocence is cognizable in a post-conviction habeas corpus proceeding.2 Ex parte Elizondo, 947 S.W.2d 202 , 205 (Tex. Crim.

2019Applicable law on a Herrera claim of actual innocence based on newly discovered evidence A claim of actual innocence is cognizable in a post-conviction habeas corpus proceeding.2 Ex parte Elizondo, 947 S.W.2d 202 , 205 (Tex. Crim.

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Herrera v. Collinsgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–2026
2 sentences

2026Applicant is raising a Herrera claim—“a ‘bare claim of innocence’ based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 544 (discussing Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390 (1993)).

2026Applicant is raising a Herrera claim—“a ‘bare claim of innocence’ based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 544 (discussing Herrera v. Collins, 506 U.S. 390 (1993)).

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Ex Parte Franklingreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2015
2 sentences

2013A Herrera claim is a “substantive claim in which applicant asserts his bare claim of innocence based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Ex parte Franklin, 72 S.W.3d at 675 .

2013A Herrera claim is a “substantive claim in which applicant asserts his bare claim of innocence based solely on newly discovered evidence.” Ex parte Franklin, 72 S.W.3d at 675 .

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Schlup v. Delored
scotus · 1995 · cited in 11 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2024
2 sentences

2012Unlike a Herrera claim, which is substantive, a Schlup-type claim is procedural: it provides a “gateway through which a habe-as petitioner must pass to have his otherwise barred constitutional claim considered on the merits.” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 315 , 115 S.Ct. 851 .

2012Unlike a Herrera claim, which is substantive, a Schlup-type claim is procedural: it provides a “gateway through which a habe-as petitioner must pass to have his otherwise barred constitutional claim considered on the merits.” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 315 , 115 S.Ct. 851 .

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Ex Parte Franklingreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012See Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex.App.-Waco 2010, pet. ref’d) (holding that an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim is not required if the habeas judge presided over the applicant’s trial); Ex parte Franklin, 310 S.W.3d 918, 921-23 (Tex.App.Beaumont 2010, no pet.) (requiring an evi-dentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim if the habeas judge did not preside over the applicant’s trial); Ex parte Irwin, No. 02-09-00282-CR, 2009 WL 3720176 , at *1 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth Mar. 24, 2010, pet. ref’d) (mem. op.) (not designated for publication) (affirming trial court’s denial

2011See Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex. App.—Waco 2010, pet. ref‘d) (holding that an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim is not required if the habeas judge presided over the applicant‘s trial); Ex parte Franklin, 310 S.W.3d 918 , 921–23 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2010, no pet.) (requiring an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim if the habeas judge did not preside over the applicant‘s trial); Ex parte Irwin, No. 02-09-00282-CR, 2009 WL 3720176 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 24, 2010, pet. ref‘d) (mem. op.) (not designated for publication) (affirming trial court‘s den

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Ex Parte Tuleygreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2018
2 sentences

2018See Tuley, 109 S.W.3d at 392 (finding of entitlement to relief on an actual innocence claim following a guilty plea requires the applicant to prove the existence of new evidence).

2011See Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex. App.—Waco 2010, pet. ref‘d) (holding that an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim is not required if the habeas judge presided over the applicant‘s trial); Ex parte Franklin, 310 S.W.3d 918 , 921–23 (Tex. App.—Beaumont 2010, no pet.) (requiring an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim if the habeas judge did not preside over the applicant‘s trial); Ex parte Irwin, No. 02-09-00282-CR, 2009 WL 3720176 , at *1 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 24, 2010, pet. ref‘d) (mem. op.) (not designated for publication) (affirming trial court‘s den

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Ex Parte Gonzalezgreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2025
2 sentences

2025Ex parte Vasquez, 499 S.W.3d 602 , 609–10 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016, pet. ref’d); see Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557 , 559 n.3 (Tex. App.—Waco 2010, pet. ref’d) (“The recantation of a witness raises a Herrera claim.”).

2012See Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex.App.-Waco 2010, pet. ref’d) (holding that an evidentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim is not required if the habeas judge presided over the applicant’s trial); Ex parte Franklin, 310 S.W.3d 918, 921-23 (Tex.App.Beaumont 2010, no pet.) (requiring an evi-dentiary hearing on an 11.072 Herrera claim if the habeas judge did not preside over the applicant’s trial); Ex parte Irwin, No. 02-09-00282-CR, 2009 WL 3720176 , at *1 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth Mar. 24, 2010, pet. ref’d) (mem. op.) (not designated for publication) (affirming trial court’s denial

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Ex Parte Calderongreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Ex parte Franklin, 72 S.W.3d at 678; see Ex parte Calderon, 309 S.W.3d 64, 65 (Tex.Crim.App.2010); Ex parte Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 546 .

2012Ex parte Franklin, 72 S.W.3d at 678; see Ex parte Calderon, 309 S.W.3d 64, 65 (Tex.Crim.App.2010); Ex parte Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 546 .

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

2009Indeed, neither the record nor Herrera's brief reveals to this court what Herrera's particular conduct was in this case. (3) Recently, in Urdiales v. State , No. 04-08-00546-CR, 2009 WL 1883932, at *3 (Tex. App.--San Antonio July 1, 2009, no pet. h.), the appellant, like Herrera, raised the issue of whether the racing statute was unconstitutionally vague on its face.

2009Indeed, neither the record nor Herrera’s brief reveals to this court what Herrera’s particular conduct was in this case.3 Recently, in Urdiales v. State, No. 04-08-00546-CR, 2009 WL 1883932, at *3 (Tex. App.—San Antonio July 1, 2009, no pet. h.), the appellant, like Herrera, raised the issue of whether the racing statute was unconstitutionally vague on its face.

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Hill v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Hill v. State , 90 S.W.3d 308, 312-13 (Tex. Crim.

2006See Hill v. State, 90 S.W.3d 308, 312-13 (Tex. Crim.

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Lezlea Ross v. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospitalgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Luke’s Episcopal Hosp., 462 S.W.3d 496, 504 (Tex. 2015).

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Kassim Lawal v. Stategreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 545 ; Lawal v. State, 368 S.W.3d 876, 887 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, no pet.).

2019See Brown, 205 S.W.3d at 545 ; Lawal v. State, 368 S.W.3d 876, 887 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, no pet.).

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Carroll v. Stategreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Carroll v. State, 418 S.W.3d 681, 684 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2012, no pet.) (citing Martinez v. State, 74 S.W.3d 19, 22 (Tex. Crim.

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In Re Allengreen
tex · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See In re Allen, 366 S.W.3d 696, 703-09 (Tex. 2012) (orig. proceeding). .See id. at 700, 703-04 (stating that "[a] Herrera claim is a substantive claim in which the person asserts a bare claim of innocence based solely on newly discovered evidence,” and entails a showing “by clear and convincing evidence that, despite the evidence of guilt that supports the conviction, no reasonable juror could have found the applicant guilty in light of the new evidence,” while “a Schlup- type claim is procedural: it provides a gateway through which a habeas petitioner must pass to have his otherwise barred c

2016See In re Allen, 366 S.W.3d 696, 703-09 (Tex. 2012) (orig. proceeding). .See id. at 700, 703-04 (stating that "[a] Herrera claim is a substantive claim in which the person asserts a bare claim of innocence based solely on newly discovered evidence,” and entails a showing “by clear and convincing evidence that, despite the evidence of guilt that supports the conviction, no reasonable juror could have found the applicant guilty in light of the new evidence,” while “a Schlup- type claim is procedural: it provides a gateway through which a habeas petitioner must pass to have his otherwise barred c

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Smith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Smith, 286 S.W.3d at 339 ; Wallace, 106 S.W.3d at 108 ; Keeter, 74 S.W.3d at 36–37; Reyes, 849 S.W.2d at 815 . 5 To the extent Herrera’s two issues on appeal may be construed as including the complaint that his confrontation rights were violated because A.O.’s victim-impact statement was included in the PSI and the complaint that A.O. did not actually author the victim-impact statement included in the PSI, we briefly address these contentions.

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Martinez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Carroll v. State, 418 S.W.3d 681, 684 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2012, no pet.) (citing Martinez v. State, 74 S.W.3d 19, 22 (Tex. Crim.

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State Ex Rel. Abbott v. Younggreen
texapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See id. at 707 . . 265 S.W.3d at 704-08 (construing Act of May 27, 2001, 77th Leg., R.S., ch. 1488, § 1, 2001 Tex. Gen.

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Guzman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012The court of criminal appeals recognizes two types of "actual innocence" claims: (1) a Herrera claim, "which involves a substantive claim in which applicant asserts his 2 See Guzman v. State, 955 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex. Crim.

2012The court of criminal appeals recognizes two types of "actual innocence" claims: (1) a Herrera claim, "which involves a substantive claim in which applicant asserts his 2 See Guzman v. State, 955 S.W.2d 85, 89 (Tex. Crim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Ex parte Vasquez green
texapp · 2016
1 sentence

2025Ex parte Vasquez, 499 S.W.3d 602 , 609–10 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016, pet. ref’d); see Ex parte Gonzalez, 323 S.W.3d 557 , 559 n.3 (Tex. App.—Waco 2010, pet. ref’d) (“The recantation of a witness raises a Herrera claim.”).

12025–2025
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio v. Bruen green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2019Herrera’s claim is similar to that in University of Texas Health Science Center v. Bruen, where the plaintiff sued after she fell off an unprotected edge of an auditorium ramp. 92 S.W.3d 24 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2002, pet. denied).

12019–2019
Ex Parte Robbins green
texcrimapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018Ex parte Robbins, 360 S.W.3d at 458 ; see Ex parte Elizondo, 947 S.W.2d 202 , 208 (Tex. Crim.

2018Ex parte Robbins, 360 S.W.3d at 458 ; see Ex parte Elizondo, 947 S.W.2d 202 , 208 (Tex. Crim.

12018–2018
Ex Parte Mello green
texapp · 2012
2 sentences

2017Ex parte Mello, 355 S.W.3d at 831 .

2017Ex parte Mello, 355 S.W.3d at 831 .

12017–2017
Ex Parte Navarijo green
texcrimapp · 2014
2 sentences

2017Ex parte Navarijo, 433 S.W.3d 558 , 566–67 (Tex. Crim.

2017Ex parte Navarijo, 433 S.W.3d 558 , 566–67 (Tex. Crim.

12017–2017
Reyes v. State green
texcrimapp · 1993
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Smith, 286 S.W.3d at 339 ; Wallace, 106 S.W.3d at 108 ; Keeter, 74 S.W.3d at 36–37; Reyes, 849 S.W.2d at 815 . 5 To the extent Herrera’s two issues on appeal may be construed as including the complaint that his confrontation rights were violated because A.O.’s victim-impact statement was included in the PSI and the complaint that A.O. did not actually author the victim-impact statement included in the PSI, we briefly address these contentions.

12016–2016
Keeter v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Smith, 286 S.W.3d at 339 ; Wallace, 106 S.W.3d at 108 ; Keeter, 74 S.W.3d at 36–37; Reyes, 849 S.W.2d at 815 . 5 To the extent Herrera’s two issues on appeal may be construed as including the complaint that his confrontation rights were violated because A.O.’s victim-impact statement was included in the PSI and the complaint that A.O. did not actually author the victim-impact statement included in the PSI, we briefly address these contentions.

12016–2016
Wallace v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Smith, 286 S.W.3d at 339 ; Wallace, 106 S.W.3d at 108 ; Keeter, 74 S.W.3d at 36–37; Reyes, 849 S.W.2d at 815 . 5 To the extent Herrera’s two issues on appeal may be construed as including the complaint that his confrontation rights were violated because A.O.’s victim-impact statement was included in the PSI and the complaint that A.O. did not actually author the victim-impact statement included in the PSI, we briefly address these contentions.

12016–2016
Ex Parte Aftab Ali green
texapp · 2012
2 sentences

2015This Court should reject the appellant’s “Schlup-type claim of innocence” because Schlup is irrelevant to this case. ....................... 11 Reply to Point Two The appellant’s ineffective-assistance claim is barred by laches because he waited more than twelve years to raise it and he has offered no reason to justify the delay................................................................ 14 Conclusion .......................................................................................... 17 Certificate of Compliance and Service ........................................... 18 iii Index of

2015This Court should reject the appellant’s “Schlup-type claim of innocence” because Schlup is irrelevant to this case. ....................... 11 Reply to Point Two The appellant’s ineffective-assistance claim is barred by laches because he waited more than twelve years to raise it and he has offered no reason to justify the delay................................................................ 14 Conclusion .......................................................................................... 17 Certificate of Compliance and Service ........................................... 18 iii Index of

12015–2015
Bowman, Ex Parte Richard Mark green
texcrimapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015This Court should reject the appellant’s “Schlup-type claim of innocence” because Schlup is irrelevant to this case. ....................... 11 Reply to Point Two The appellant’s ineffective-assistance claim is barred by laches because he waited more than twelve years to raise it and he has offered no reason to justify the delay................................................................ 14 Conclusion .......................................................................................... 17 Certificate of Compliance and Service ........................................... 18 iii Index of

2015This Court should reject the appellant’s “Schlup-type claim of innocence” because Schlup is irrelevant to this case. ....................... 11 Reply to Point Two The appellant’s ineffective-assistance claim is barred by laches because he waited more than twelve years to raise it and he has offered no reason to justify the delay................................................................ 14 Conclusion .......................................................................................... 17 Certificate of Compliance and Service ........................................... 18 iii Index of

12015–2015
Jimenez v. State green
texapp · 1990
1 sentence

1999Id. at 523 .

11999–1999
Ex Parte Binder green
texcrimapp · 1983
11994–1994
International Printing Pressmen & Assistants' Union v. Smith green
tex · 1946
11968–1968
Herrera v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1936
11938–1938

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 33.021 (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 51 (1938–2026) CA 10 (1999–2023) CO 4 (2012–2026) ID 4 (2018–2026) NM 3 (2007–2013) IA 2 (2018–2022) MT 2 (2013–2015) IL 2 (1996–2019) CT 2 (1997–2016)

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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