Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.152 — Defendant's refusal to plead

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

Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.152

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. 45A.152Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

If a defendant refuses to plead, the justice or judge shall enter a plea of not guilty.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.152 (official source deep link)
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