Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.202 — Oath of grand jurors
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.202
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.
The court or a person under the direction of the court shall administer the following oath to the grand jurors when the grand jury is completed: "You solemnly swear that you will diligently inquire into, and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge; the State's counsel, your fellows and your own, you shall keep secret, unless required to disclose the same in the course of a judicial proceeding in which the truth or falsity of evidence given in the grand jury room, in a criminal case, shall be under investigation. You shall present no person from envy, hatred or malice; neither shall you leave any person unpresented for love, fear, favor, affection or hope of reward; but you shall present things truly as they come to your knowledge, according to the best of your understanding, so help you God."
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