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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.351 — Applicability
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.351
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.
(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), this subchapter applies only to an alleged offense that: (1) is within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court; (2) involves the operation of a motor vehicle; and (3) is defined by: (A) Section 472.022 , Transportation Code; (B) Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code; or (C) Section 729.001 (a)(3), Transportation Code. (b) If the defendant is younger than 25 years of age, this subchapter applies to any alleged offense that: (1) is within the jurisdiction of a justice or municipal court; (2) involves the operation of a motor vehicle; and (3) is classified as a moving violation. (c) This subchapter does not apply to an offense committed by a person who: (1) holds a commercial driver's license; or (2) held a commercial driver's license when the offense was committed.
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