Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.157 · Subchapter D. DETERMINATION OF ISSUE OF DEFENDANT'S SANITY
DETERMINATION REGARDING DANGEROUS CONDUCT OF ACQUITTED PERSON.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity, the court immediately shall determine whether the offense of which the person was acquitted involved conduct that:
(1) caused serious bodily injury to another person;
(2) placed another person in imminent danger of serious bodily injury; or
(3) consisted of a threat of serious bodily injury to another person through the use of a deadly weapon.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
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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.46C.htm
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