Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.552 · Subchapter L. STATE JAIL FELONY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
REVIEW OF PRESENTENCE REPORT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Before imposing a sentence in a state jail felony case in which the judge assesses punishment, the judge shall:
(1) review the presentence report prepared for the defendant under Subchapter F; and
(2) determine whether the best interests of justice require the judge to:
(A) suspend the imposition of the sentence and place the defendant on community supervision; or
(B) order the sentence to be executed in whole or in part as provided by Article 42A.551(d).
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.
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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.42A.htm
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