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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 28.12 — Exception and trial of special pleas

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

Part of Chapter 28: MOTIONS, PLEADINGS AND EXCEPTIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 28.12

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. 28.12Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

When a special plea is filed by the defendant, the State may except to it for substantial defects. If the exception be sustained, the plea may be amended. If the plea be not excepted to, it shall be considered that issue has been taken upon the same. Such special pleas as set forth matter of fact proper to be tried by a jury shall be submitted and tried with a plea of not guilty.

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