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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ex Parte Browngreen2 sentences2026Applicant 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)). | 12 | 15 |
Ex Parte Elizondogreen2 sentences2019Applicable 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. | 8 | 16 |
Herrera v. Collinsgreen2 sentences2026Applicant 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)). | 5 | 11 |
Ex Parte Franklingreen2 sentences2013A 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 . | 5 | 8 |
Schlup v. Delored2 sentences2012Unlike 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 . | 4 | 11 |
Ex Parte Franklingreen2 sentences2012See 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 | 4 | 6 |
Ex Parte Tuleygreen2 sentences2018See 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 | 4 | 5 |
Ex Parte Gonzalezgreen2 sentences2025Ex 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 | 4 | 4 |
Ex Parte Calderongreen2 sentences2012Ex 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 . | 3 | 3 |
Urdiales v. Stategreen2 sentences2009Indeed, 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. | 2 | 2 |
Hill v. Stategreen2 sentences2006See 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. | 2 | 2 |
Lezlea Ross v. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospitalgreen1 sentence2024Luke’s Episcopal Hosp., 462 S.W.3d 496, 504 (Tex. 2015). | 1 | 1 |
Kassim Lawal v. Stategreen2 sentences2019See 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.). | 1 | 1 |
Carroll v. Stategreen1 sentence2016See 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. | 1 | 1 |
In Re Allengreen2 sentences2016See 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 | 1 | 1 |
Smith v. Stategreen1 sentence2016See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
Martinez v. Stategreen1 sentence2016See 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. | 1 | 1 |
State Ex Rel. Abbott v. Younggreen1 sentence2016See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Guzman v. Stategreen2 sentences2012The 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Ex parte Vasquez
green
1 sentence2025Ex 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.”). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio v. Bruen
green
1 sentence2019Herrera’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). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Ex Parte Robbins
green
2 sentences2018Ex 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. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Ex Parte Mello
green
2 sentences2017Ex parte Mello, 355 S.W.3d at 831 . 2017Ex parte Mello, 355 S.W.3d at 831 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Ex Parte Navarijo
green
2 sentences2017Ex parte Navarijo, 433 S.W.3d 558 , 566–67 (Tex. Crim. 2017Ex parte Navarijo, 433 S.W.3d 558 , 566–67 (Tex. Crim. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Reyes v. State
green
1 sentence2016See, 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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Keeter v. State
green
1 sentence2016See, 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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Wallace v. State
green
1 sentence2016See, 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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Ex Parte Aftab Ali
green
2 sentences2015This 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 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Bowman, Ex Parte Richard Mark
green
2 sentences2015This 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 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Jimenez v. State
green
1 sentence1999Id. at 523 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
| Ex Parte Binder green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| International Printing Pressmen & Assistants' Union v. Smith green | 1 | 1968–1968 |
| Herrera v. State neutral | 1 | 1938–1938 |
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.