Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.504 · Subchapter K. VIOLATION; SANCTIONS
GOOD FAITH DEFENSE AVAILABLE.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A good faith reliance on a court order or legislative authorization constitutes a complete defense to an action brought under Article 18A.502 or 18A.503.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2019.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.18A.htm
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