Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.105 — Excuse and exemption from grand jury service
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 19A: GRAND JURY ORGANIZATION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.105
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) The court shall excuse from serving any summoned person who does not possess the requisite qualifications or who claims an exemption to which the person is entitled. (b) The following qualified persons may be exempted from grand jury service: (1) a person who is 75 years of age or older; (2) a person responsible for the care of a child who is younger than 18 years of age and who will be without adequate supervision if the person serves on the grand jury; (3) a student of a public or private secondary school; (4) a person enrolled in and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education; and (5) any other person the court determines has a reasonable excuse from service.
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