Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.254 · Subchapter F. PRESENTENCE AND POSTSENTENCE REPORTS AND EVALUATIONS

INSPECTION BY JUDGE; DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

The judge may not inspect a presentence report and the contents of the report may not be disclosed to any person unless:

(1) the defendant pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is convicted of the offense; or

(2) the defendant, in writing, authorizes the judge to inspect the report.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.42A.htm
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