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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.159 — Jury selection and formation

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.159

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.159Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) In a jury trial in a justice or municipal court, the state, and each defendant in the case, is entitled to three peremptory challenges. (b) The justice or judge shall form the jury and administer the appropriate oath in accordance with Chapter 35 .

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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.159 (official source deep link)
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