Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56A.157 · Subchapter D. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT
CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.
(b) On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.
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.
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- 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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