Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.025 · Chapter 42. JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE
SENTENCING HEARING AT SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A judge may order the sentencing hearing of a defendant convicted of an offense involving possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance under Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, to be held at a secondary school if:
(1) the judge determines that the sentencing hearing would have educational value to students due to the nature of the offense and its consequences;
(2) the defendant agrees;
(3) the school administration agrees; and
(4) appropriate measures are taken to ensure:
(A) the safety of the students; and
(B) a fair hearing for the defendant that complies with all applicable laws and rules.
(b) A judge may, at a secondary school, receive a plea of guilty or nolo contendere from a defendant charged with an offense described by Subsection (a) and place the defendant on deferred adjudication under Subchapter C, Chapter 42A, if:
(1) the judge makes the determination that the proceeding would have educational value, as provided by Subsection (a)(1);
(2) the defendant and the school agree to the location of the proceeding, as provided by Subsections (a)(2) and (3); and
(3) appropriate measures are taken in regard to the safety of students and the rights of the defendant, as described by Subsection (a)(4).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1280 (H.B. 1113), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.11, eff. January 1, 2017.
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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.42.htm
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