Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 26.09 — If accused refuses to give his real name
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. 26.09
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.
If the defendant alleges that he is not indicted by his true name, and refuses to say what his real name is, the cause shall proceed as if the name stated in the indictment were true; and the defendant shall not be allowed to contradict the same by way of defense.
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