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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.053 — Procedure after finding of competency

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.053

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.053Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

If the court or jury determines that the defendant is competent to stand trial, the court shall continue the trial on the merits. If a jury determines that the defendant is competent and the trial on the merits is to be held before a jury, the court shall continue the trial with another jury selected for that purpose.

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