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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 3.02 — Criminal action

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

Part of Chapter 3: DEFINITIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 3.02

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. 3.02Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the State of Texas against the accused, and is conducted by some person acting under the authority of the State, in accordance with its laws.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 3.02 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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