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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 35.12 — Mode of testing

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

Part of Chapter 35: FORMATION OF THE JURY, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 35.12

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. 35.12Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) In testing the qualification of a prospective juror after the juror has been sworn, the juror shall be asked by the court, or under its direction: 1. Except for failure to register, are you a qualified voter in this county and state under the Constitution and laws of this state? 2. Have you ever been convicted of theft or any felony? 3. Are you under indictment or legal accusation for theft or any felony? (b) In testing the qualifications of a prospective juror, with respect to whether the juror has been the subject of an order of nondisclosure or has a criminal history that includes information subject to that order, the juror may state only that the matter in question has been sealed.

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