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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 19A.301 — Bailiffs appointed; compensation

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.301

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. 19A.301Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) The court and the district attorney may each appoint one or more bailiffs to attend to the grand jury. (b) The court, or a person under the direction of the court, shall administer the following oath to each bailiff at the time of appointment: "You solemnly swear that you will faithfully and impartially perform all the duties of bailiff of the grand jury, and that you will keep secret the proceedings of the grand jury, so help you God." (c) Bailiffs appointed under this article shall be compensated in an amount set by the applicable county commissioners court.

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