Tex. Gov't Code § 508.0481 · Subchapter B. BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES
VICTIM'S RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim is required by a subpoena issued under Section 508.048 to appear at a hearing, the victim, relative, or guardian is entitled to representation by counsel at the hearing.
(b) This section does not require the state to provide representation by counsel to a victim, close relative of a deceased victim, or guardian of a victim.
(c) In this section, "victim," "close relative of a deceased victim," and "guardian of a victim" have the meanings assigned by Section 508.117.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1034, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.508.htm
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