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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.056 — Certain offenses committed against a child

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 13A: VENUE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.056

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.056Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

An offense under Title 5, Penal Code, involving a victim younger than 18 years of age, or an offense under Section 25.03 , Penal Code, that results in bodily injury to a child younger than 18 years of age, may be prosecuted in the county in which: (1) an element of the offense was committed; (2) the defendant is apprehended; (3) the victim resides; or (4) the defendant resides.

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