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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.07 — Name as stated in indictment

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. 26.07

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.07Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
When the defendant is arraigned, his name, as stated in the indictment, shall be distinctly called; and unless he suggest by himself or counsel that he is not indicted by his true name, it shall be taken that his name is truly set forth, and he shall not thereafter be allowed to deny the same by way of defense.

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