Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49A.070 · Subchapter B. INQUESTS BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
OFFENSE: FAILING TO APPEAR AT INQUEST HEARING.
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Text of article effective on April 01, 2027
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A juror who is properly summoned for an inquest hearing under Article 49A.069(c) and fails to appear, other than a juror exempted by law from jury service, commits an offense.
(b) An offense under this article is punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.
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History
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027.
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