Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17A.07 — Presence of corporation or association
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 17A: CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17A.07
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.
(a) A defendant corporation or association appears through counsel. (b) If a corporation or association does not appear in response to summons, or appears but fails or refuses to plead: (1) it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes; and (2) the court shall enter a plea of not guilty in its behalf; and (3) the court may proceed with trial, judgment, and sentencing. (c) If, having appeared and entered a plea in response to summons, a corporation or association is absent without good cause at any time during later proceedings: (1) it is deemed to be present in person for all purposes; and (2) the court may proceed with trial, judgment, or sentencing.
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