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punishment phase hearing in Texas

46 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2025 1 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Kirtley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

55
Wiggins v. Smith, Wardengreen
scotus · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013See also Wiggins v. Smith , 539 U.S. 510 (2003); Williams v. Taylor , 529 U.S. 362 (2000).

2013See also Wiggins v. Smith, 539 U.S. 510 (2003); Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 (2000).

44
Hardeman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Hardeman v. State , 1 S.W.3d 689, 690-91 (Tex. Crim.

2005See Hardeman v. State , 1 S.W.3d 689, 690-91 (Tex. Crim.

44
Andrews v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Andrews v. State, 159 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Tex. Crim.

2008See Andrews v. State, 159 S.W.3d 98, 102 (Tex. Crim.

22
Turner v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006He asserts that "the entire omission of the reading of an indictment and obtaining a plea thereto is 'structural error' not subject to a harm analysis." Appellant also cites Turner v. State , 897 S.W.2d 786, 788-89 (Tex. Crim.

2006He asserts that “the entire omission of the reading of an indictment and obtaining a plea thereto is ‘structural error’ not subject to a harm analysis.” Appellant also cites Turner v. State, 897 S.W.2d 786, 788-89 (Tex.Crim.App.1995), in which we reaffirmed the principle of prior holdings that the reading of enhancement paragraphs at the penalty stage and entering a plea are mandatory and held that the error in not doing so is reversible because a harm analysis is inapplicable to such error.

22
Thompson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“The jury is concerned at the punishment phase hearing with evaluating a defendant’s background and character independent of the commission of the crime on trial.” Thompson v. State, 33 S.W.3d 847, 853 (Tex. App.—Tyler 2000, pet. ref’d). 10 B.

11
Wilson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“When we identify issues that counsel on appeal should have addressed but did not, we need not be able to say with certainty that those issues have merit; we need only say that the issues warrant further development by counsel on appeal.” Wilson v. State, 40 S.W.3d 192, 200 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2001, order).

11
McKinney v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017McKinney v. State, 179 S.W.3d 565, 569 (Tex. Crim.

11
Linton v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Linton v. State, 15 S.W.3d 615, 620 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d); Jackson v. State, 105 S.W.3d 321, 330 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, pet. ref’d).

11
Jackson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Linton v. State, 15 S.W.3d 615, 620 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, pet. ref’d); Jackson v. State, 105 S.W.3d 321, 330 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, pet. ref’d).

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McGee v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Generally, for a case in which there is an acquittal on one of the charges and a conviction on another, “the State cannot relitigate the acquittal at the punishment phase hearing by introducing testimony that is relevant only to the charge on which the defendant was acquitted.” McGee v. State, 197 S.W.3d 802, 805 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006), aff’d, 233 S.W.3d at 318 .

11
Amaro v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

11
Hull v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Hull v. State, 67 S.W.3d 215, 217 (Tex.Crim.App.2002) (stating that Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 33.1 requires, as a prerequisite to presenting a complaint for appellate review, that a timely, request, objection, or motion be made and ruled upon by trial court). 3.Potential Errors Occurring After Adjudication Additionally, the trial court gave Bray the opportunity to offer mitigating evidence, and he did so during the punishment phase of the hearing.

11
Jaubert v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Jaubert v. State , 74 S.W.3d 1, 6 (Tex. Crim.

11
McGee v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

11
Jones v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

11
Vidaurri v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App. 2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex. App.-Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

2005See Kirtley v. State, 56 S.W.3d 48, 51 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); Vidaurri v. State, 49 S.W.3d 880, 885 (Tex.Crim.App.2001); McGee v. State, 124 S.W.3d 253, 256 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 2003, pet. ref'd); Jones v. State, 39 S.W.3d 691, 693 (Tex.App.Corpus Christi 2001, no pet.); Amaro v. State, 970 S.W.2d 172, 173 (Tex.App.Fort Worth 1998, no pet.).

11
Mitchell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Mitchell v. State , 931 S.W.2d 950, 954 (Tex. Crim.

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Smith v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Furthermore, we do not treat omissions of the deliberateness special issue as a "waiver.” Smith, 907 S.W.2d at 534 (remanding for a new punishment phase hearing because of the *875 omission of the deliberateness special issue); Powell, 897 S.W.2d at 318 (same); cf. Prystash, 3 S.W.3d at 532 ("But we do not treat omissions of the elements of the offense as waivers."). 12 .

11
Prystash v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Furthermore, we do not treat omissions of the deliberateness special issue as a "waiver.” Smith, 907 S.W.2d at 534 (remanding for a new punishment phase hearing because of the *875 omission of the deliberateness special issue); Powell, 897 S.W.2d at 318 (same); cf. Prystash, 3 S.W.3d at 532 ("But we do not treat omissions of the elements of the offense as waivers."). 12 .

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Powell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Furthermore, we do not treat omissions of the deliberateness special issue as a "waiver.” Smith, 907 S.W.2d at 534 (remanding for a new punishment phase hearing because of the *875 omission of the deliberateness special issue); Powell, 897 S.W.2d at 318 (same); cf. Prystash, 3 S.W.3d at 532 ("But we do not treat omissions of the elements of the offense as waivers."). 12 .

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Sparkman v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Ybarra v. Stategreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Murphy v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Boles v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
Peek v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
2 sentences

2006Issue Four - Reopening the Evidence In his final issue, appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the State to “reopen” its case-in-chief during the punishment phase in violation of Peek v. State , 106 S.W.3d 72 (Tex. Crim.

2006Issue Four - Reopening the Evidence In his final issue, appellant contends that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing the State to “reopen” its case-in-chief during the punishment phase in violation of Peek v. State, 106 S.W.3d 72 (Tex. Crim.

52001–2006
Williams v. Taylor green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2013See also Wiggins v. Smith , 539 U.S. 510 (2003); Williams v. Taylor , 529 U.S. 362 (2000).

2013See also Wiggins v. Smith, 539 U.S. 510 (2003); Williams v. Taylor, 529 U.S. 362 (2000).

42010–2013
Rompilla v. Beard red
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2013Based on the habeas court's findings and conclusions and our own review, we hold that applicant's counsel failed to investigate applicant's background or present mitigating evidence at the punishment phase in violation of Rompilla v Beard , 545 U.S. 374 (2005).

2013Based on the habeas court’s findings and conclusions and our own review, we hold that applicant’s counsel failed to investigate applicant’s Rivera - 3 background or present mitigating evidence at the punishment phase in violation of Rompilla v Beard, 545 U.S. 374 (2005).

42010–2013
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2008We review appellant's second issue that he received ineffective assistance during the punishment phase under the standard enunciated in Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

2008We review appellant's second issue that he received ineffective assistance during the punishment phase under the standard enunciated in Strickland v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984).

42006–2008
Issa v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
2 sentences

2009Citing Issa v. State, 826 S.W.2d. 159 (Tex. Crim.

2009Citing Issa v. State , 826 S.W.2d. 159 (Tex. Crim.

22009–2009
Frausto v. State green
texcrimapp · 1982
2 sentences

2001The court agreed with Hardin that reading the enhancement paragraph before the punishment phase was error, because it could prejudice the jury "at the outset of the trial by an announcement that the State believes the defendant has been previously convicted of a prior offense." Id . at 211-12 (citing Frausto , 642 S.W.2d at 509 ).

2001The court agreed with Hardin that reading the enhancement paragraph before the punishment phase was error, because it could prejudice the jury “at the outset of the trial by an announcement that the State believes the defendant has been previously convicted of a prior offense. ” Id. at 211-12 (citing Frausto, 642 S.W.2d at 509 ).

22001–2001
Ex Parte Duffy green
texcrimapp · 1980
2 sentences

1999Ineffective Assistance of Counsel at the Punishment Phase In issue three, Brown argues that he received ineffective assistance of counsel at the punishment phase of trial under the test of Ex parte Duffy, 607 S.W.2d 507 (Tex.Cr.App.1980).

1994Craig, 825 S.W.2d at 130 (citing Ex parte Duffy, 607 S.W.2d 507 , 514 n. 14 (Tex.Crim.App.1980)).

21994–1999
McGee v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
1 sentence

2012Generally, for a case in which there is an acquittal on one of the charges and a conviction on another, “the State cannot relitigate the acquittal at the punishment phase hearing by introducing testimony that is relevant only to the charge on which the defendant was acquitted.” McGee v. State, 197 S.W.3d 802, 805 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2006), aff’d, 233 S.W.3d at 318 .

12012–2012
Ex Parte Tarver green
texcrimapp · 1986
1 sentence

2002Ex parte Tarver, 725 S.W.2d 195 (Tex.Crim.

12002–2002
Milburn v. State green
texapp · 2000
12001–2001
Hardin v. State green
texapp · 1997
12001–2001
Craig v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
11994–1994
Ex Parte Canedo green
texcrimapp · 1991
11994–1994
Ex Parte Felton green
texcrimapp · 1991
11994–1994
Ochoa v. State green
texcrimapp · 1972
11984–1984
Rogers v. State green
texcrimapp · 1972
11981–1981
Hill v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
11981–1981
Handley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1972
11981–1981

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