Vernon Eugene McManus, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court affirmed the capital murder conviction and death sentence, holding that the evidence proved the remuneration element, the indictment gave adequate notice, the appellant waived a per‑se change‑of‑venue right, and the trial court did not abuse its discretion on voir dire limits, juror challenges, and evidentiary rulings. Justice Phillips and Justice Clinton dissented, arguing the indictment was insufficient and the venue and sentencing rulings violated constitutional due‑process rights.