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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.054 — Standing

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

Part of Chapter 56A: RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.054

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. 56A.054Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to: (1) participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or (2) contest the disposition of any charge.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.054 (official source deep link)
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