Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.01 — By operation of law

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

Part of Chapter 29: CONTINUANCE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.01

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. 29.01Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Criminal actions are continued by operation of law if: (1) The individual defendant has not been arrested; (2) A defendant corporation or association has not been served with summons; or (3) There is not sufficient time for trial at that term of court.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.01 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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