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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 27.09 — Exception to form of indictment

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 27: THE PLEADING IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 27.09

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.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 27.09Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Exceptions to the form of an indictment or information may be taken for the following causes only: 1. That it does not appear to have been presented in the proper court as required by law; 2. The want of any requisite prescribed by Articles 21.02 and 21.21 . 3. That it was not returned by a lawfully chosen or empaneled grand jury.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 27.09 (official source deep link)
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