Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.06 — Elected officials not to be appointed
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 26: ARRAIGNMENT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.06
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.
No court may appoint an elected county, district or state official to represent a person accused of crime, unless the official has notified the court of his availability for appointment. If an official has notified the court of his availability and is appointed as counsel, he may decline the appointment if he determines that it is in the best interest of his office to do so. Nothing in this Code shall modify any statutory provision for legislative continuance.
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