Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 64.04 · Chapter 64. MOTION FOR FORENSIC DNA TESTING
FINDING.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
After examining the results of testing under Article 64.03 and any comparison of a DNA profile under Article 64.035, the convicting court shall hold a hearing and make a finding as to whether, had the results been available during the trial of the offense, it is reasonably probable that the person would not have been convicted.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 2, eff. April 5, 2001. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 13, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 278 (H.B. 1573), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 366 (S.B. 122), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.64.htm
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