Donald Wayne Good v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court reversed the conviction because the prosecutor's jury argument that the defendant's courtroom demeanor indicated guilt was improper; such comments are not permissible under Texas law. The decision clarifies that only testimony‑related demeanor observable by the jury may be alluded to, and it overrules broader readings of Langley. Justice Teague, Judge Clinton, and Judge Onion filed concurring opinions, with Teague and Clinton expressing concerns about the lack of clear guidance.