Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.054 · Subchapter B. CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS

STANDING.

Verbatim from the official edition

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

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to:

(1) participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or

(2) contest the disposition of any charge.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.56A.htm
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