Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.052 · Subchapter B. DUTIES OF GRAND JURY AND GRAND JURORS
DUTIES AND POWERS OF FOREPERSON.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The foreperson shall:
(1) preside over the grand jury's sessions; and
(2) conduct the grand jury's business and proceedings in an orderly manner.
(b) The foreperson may appoint one or more of the grand jurors to act as clerks for the grand jury.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.20A.htm
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