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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.023 — Judge may consider alternative sentencing

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

Part of Chapter 42: JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.023

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. 42.023Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Before pronouncing sentence on a defendant convicted of a criminal offense, the judge may consider whether the defendant should be committed for care and treatment under Section 462.081 , Health and Safety Code.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.023 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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