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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.006 — Appointment of and representation by counsel

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

Part of Chapter 46B: INCOMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.006

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. 46B.006Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) A defendant is entitled to representation by counsel before any court-ordered competency evaluation and during any proceeding at which it is suggested that the defendant may be incompetent to stand trial. (b) If the defendant is indigent and the court has not appointed counsel to represent the defendant, the court shall appoint counsel as necessary to comply with Subsection (a).

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