Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 20A.202 · Subchapter E. RECORDING AND DISCLOSURE OF GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Grand jury proceedings are secret.
(b) A subpoena or summons relating to a grand jury proceeding or investigation must be kept secret to the extent and for as long as necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of a matter before the grand jury. This subsection may not be construed to limit a disclosure permitted by Article 20A.204(b), (c), or (d) or 20A.205(a) or (b).
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History
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.
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