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TX Code Crim Pro art 26.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.06. Elected Officials Not to Be Appointed

No court may appoint an elected county, district or state official to represent a person accused of crime, unless the official has notified the court of his availability for appointment.  If an official has notified the court of his availability and is appointed as counsel, he may decline the appointment if he determines that it is in the best interest of his office to do so.  Nothing in this Code shall modify any statutory provision for legislative continuance.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.07. Name as Stated in Indictment

When the defendant is arraigned, his name, as stated in the indictment, shall be distinctly called;  and unless he suggest by himself or counsel that he is not indicted by his true name, it shall be taken that his name is truly set forth, and he shall not thereafter be allowed to deny the same by way of defense.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.08. If Defendant Suggests Different Name

If the defendant, or his counsel for him, suggests that he bears some name different from that stated in the indictment, the same shall be noted upon the minutes of the court, the indictment corrected by inserting therein the name of the defendant as suggested by himself or his counsel for him, the style of the case changed so as to give his true name, and the cause proceed as if the true name had been first recited in the indictment.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.09. If Accused Refuses to Give His Real Name

If the defendant alleges that he is not indicted by his true name, and refuses to say what his real name is, the cause shall proceed as if the name stated in the indictment were true;  and the defendant shall not be allowed to contradict the same by way of defense.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.10. Where Name Is Unknown

A defendant described as a person whose name is unknown may have the indictment so corrected as to give therein his true name.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.11. Indictment Read

The name of the accused having been called, if no suggestion, such as is spoken of in the four preceding Articles, be made, or being made is disposed of as before directed, the indictment shall be read, and the defendant asked whether he is guilty or not, as therein charged.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.12. Plea of Not Guilty Entered

If the defendant answers that he is not guilty, such plea shall be entered upon the minutes of the court;  if he refuses to answer, the plea of not guilty shall in like manner be entered.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.14 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.14. Jury on Plea of Guilty

Where a defendant in a case of felony persists in pleading guilty or in entering a plea of nolo contendere, if the punishment is not absolutely fixed by law, a jury shall be impaneled to assess the punishment and evidence may be heard to enable them to decide thereupon, unless the defendant in accordance with Articles 1.13 or 37.07 shall have waived his right to trial by jury.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 26.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 26 - Arraignment|Article 26.15. Correcting Name

In any case, the same proceedings shall be had with respect to the name of the defendant and the correction of the indictment or information as provided with respect to the same in capital cases.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.01. Indictment or Information

The primary pleading in a criminal action on the part of the State is the indictment or information.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.02. Defendant's Pleadings

The pleadings and motions of the defendant shall be:(1) A motion to set aside or an exception to an indictment or information for some matter of form or substance;(2) A special plea as provided in Article 27.05 of this code;(3) A plea of guilty;(4) A plea of not guilty;(5) A plea of nolo contendere, the legal effect of which shall be the same as that of a plea of guilty, except that such plea may not be used against the defendant as an admission in any civil suit based upon or growing out of the act upon which the criminal prosecution is based;(6) An application for probation, if any;(7) An election, if any, to have the jury assess the punishment if he is found guilty;  and(8) Any other motions or pleadings that are by law permitted to be filed.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 1738, ch. 659, Sec. 17, eff. Aug. 28, 1967;  Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 968, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. Jan. 1, 1974.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.03. Motion to Set Aside Indictment

In addition to any other grounds authorized by law, a motion to set aside an indictment or information may be based on the following:1. That it appears by the records of the court that the indictment was not found by at least nine grand jurors, or that the information was not based upon a valid complaint;2. That some person not authorized by law was present when the grand jury was deliberating upon the accusation against the defendant, or was voting upon the same;  and3. That the grand jury was illegally impaneled;  provided, however, in order to raise such question on motion to set aside the indictment, the defendant must show that he did not have an opportunity to challenge the array at the time the grand jury was impaneled.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.04. Motion Tried by Judge

An issue of fact arising upon a motion to set aside an indictment or information shall be tried by the judge without a jury.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.05. Defendant's Special Plea

A defendant's only special plea is that he has already been prosecuted for the same or a different offense arising out of the same criminal episode that was or should have been consolidated into one trial, and that the former prosecution:(1) resulted in acquittal;(2) resulted in conviction;(3) was improperly terminated;  or(4) was terminated by a final order or judgment for the defendant that has not been reversed, set aside, or vacated and that necessarily required a determination inconsistent with a fact that must be established to secure conviction in the subsequent prosecution.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 969, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. Jan. 1, 1974.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.06. Special Plea Verified

Every special plea shall be verified by the affidavit of the defendant.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.07. Special Plea Tried

All issues of fact presented by a special plea shall be tried by the trier of the facts on the trial on the merits.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.08. Exception to Substance of Indictment

There is no exception to the substance of an indictment or information except:1. That it does not appear therefrom that an offense against the law was committed by the defendant;2. That it appears from the face thereof that a prosecution for the offense is barred by a lapse of time, or that the offense was committed after the finding of the indictment;3. That it contains matter which is a legal defense or bar to the prosecution;  and4. That it shows upon its face that the court trying the case has no jurisdiction thereof.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.09. Exception to Form of Indictment

Exceptions to the form of an indictment or information may be taken for the following causes only:1. That it does not appear to have been presented in the proper court as required by law;2. The want of any requisite prescribed by Articles 21.02 and 21.21.3. That it was not returned by a lawfully chosen or empaneled grand jury.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.10. Written Pleadings

All motions to set aside an indictment or information and all special pleas and exceptions shall be in writing.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.11. Ten Days Allowed for Filing Pleadings

In all cases the defendant shall be allowed ten entire days, exclusive of all fractions of a day after his arrest, and during the term of the court, to file written pleadings.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.12 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.12. Time After Service

In cases where the defendant is entitled to be served with a copy of the indictment, he shall be allowed the ten days time mentioned in the preceding Article to file written pleadings after such service.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.13 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.13. Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendere in Felony

A plea of "guilty" or a plea of "nolo contendere" in a felony case must be made in open court by the defendant in person;  and the proceedings shall be as provided in Articles 26.13, 26.14 and 27.02.  If the plea is before the judge alone, same may be made in the same manner as is provided for by Articles 1.13 and 1.15.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.15 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.15. Change of Venue to Plead Guilty

When in any county which is located in a judicial district composed of more than one county, a party is charged with a felony and the maximum punishment therefor shall not exceed fifteen years, and the district court of said county is not in session, such party may, if he desires to plead guilty, or enter a plea of nolo contendere, make application to the district judge of such district for a change of venue to the county in which said court is in session, and said district judge may enter an order changing the venue of said cause to the county in which the court is then in session, and the defendant may plead guilty or enter a plea of nolo contendere to said charge in said court to which the venue has been changed.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.16 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.16. Plea of Not Guilty, How Made

(a)  The plea of not guilty may be made orally by the defendant or by his counsel in open court.  If the defendant refuses to plead, the plea of not guilty shall be entered for him by the court.(b) A defendant charged with a misdemeanor for which the maximum possible punishment is by fine only may, in lieu of the method provided in Subsection (a) of this article, mail to the court a plea of not guilty.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2143, ch. 858, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1977.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.17 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.17. Plea of Not Guilty Construed

The plea of not guilty shall be construed to be a denial of every material allegation in the indictment or information.  Under this plea, evidence to establish the insanity of defendant, and every fact whatever tending to acquit him of the accusation may be introduced, except such facts as are proper for a special plea under Article 27.05.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 27.19 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions|Article 27.19. Plea by Certain Defendants

(a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a court shall accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere from a defendant who is confined in a penal institution if the plea is made:(1)  in accordance with the procedure established by Article 27.18; or(2)  in writing, including a writing delivered by United States mail or secure electronic or facsimile transmission, before the appropriate court having jurisdiction in the county in which the penal institution is located, provided that:(A)  the defendant is notified by the court of original jurisdiction of the right to counsel and the procedures for requesting appointment of counsel, and is provided a reasonable opportunity to request a court-appointed lawyer;(B)  if the defendant elects to proceed without counsel, the defendant must waive the right to counsel in accordance with Article 1.051;(C)  the defendant must waive the right to be present at the taking of the plea or to have counsel present, if the defendant has counsel; and(D)  if the defendant is charged with a felony, judgment and sentence are rendered in accordance with the conditions and the procedure established by Article 42.14(b).(b)  In this article, "penal institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.(c)  Before accepting a plea submitted under Subsection (a)(2), the court shall verify that the person submitting the plea is:(1)  the defendant named in the information or indictment; or(2)  a person with legal authority to act for the defendant named in the information or indictment.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 291 (H.B. 107), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 665 (S.B. 1522), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.02. Order of Argument

The counsel of the defendant has the right to open and conclude the argument upon all pleadings of the defendant presented for the decision of the judge.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.03. Process for Testimony on Pleadings

When the matters involved in any written pleading depend in whole or in part upon testimony, and not altogether upon the record of the court, every process known to the law may be obtained on behalf of either party to procure such testimony;  but there shall be no delay on account of the want of the testimony, unless it be shown to the satisfaction of the court that all the means given by the law have been used to procure the same.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.04. Quashing Charge in Misdemeanor

If the motion to set aside or the exception to an indictment or information is sustained, the defendant in a misdemeanor case shall be discharged, but may be again prosecuted within the time allowed by law.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.05 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.05. Quashing Indictment in Felony

If the motion to set aside or the exception to the indictment in cases of felony be sustained, the defendant shall not therefor be discharged, but may immediately be recommitted by order of the court, upon motion of the State's attorney or without motion;  and proceedings may afterward be had against him as if no prosecution had ever been commenced.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.06 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.06. Shall Be Fully Discharged, When

Where, after the motion or exception is sustained, it is made known to the court by sufficient testimony that the offense of which the defendant is accused will be barred by limitation before another indictment can be presented, he shall be fully discharged.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.061. Discharge for Delay

If a motion to set aside an indictment, information, or complaint for failure to provide a speedy trial is sustained, the court shall discharge the defendant.  A discharge under this article is a bar to any further prosecution for the offense discharged and for any other offense arising out of the same transaction, other than an offense of a higher grade that the attorney representing the state and prosecuting the offense that was discharged does not have the primary duty to prosecute.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 787, Sec. 4, eff. July 1, 1978.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 383, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 289, Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 1997.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.07 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.07. If Exception Is That No Offense Is Charged

If an exception to an indictment or information is taken and sustained upon the ground that there is no offense against the law charged therein, the defendant shall be discharged, unless an affidavit be filed accusing him of the commission of a penal offense.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.08 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.08. When Defendant Is Held by Order of Court

If the motion to set aside the indictment or any exception thereto is sustained, but the court refuses to discharge the defendant, then at the expiration of ten days from the order sustaining such motions or exceptions, the defendant shall be discharged, unless in the meanwhile complaint has been made before a magistrate charging him with an offense, or unless another indictment has been presented against him for such offense.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.09 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.09. Exception on Account of Form or Substance

If the exception to an indictment or information is sustained, the information or indictment may be amended if permitted by Article 28.10 of this code, and the cause may proceed upon the amended indictment or information.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Dec. 1, 1985.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.10 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.10. Amendment of Indictment or Information

(a)  After notice to the defendant, a matter of form or substance in an indictment or information may be amended at any time before the date the trial on the merits commences.  On the request of the defendant, the court shall allow the defendant not less than 10 days, or a shorter period if requested by the defendant, to respond to the amended indictment or information.(b) A matter of form or substance in an indictment or information may also be amended after the trial on the merits commences if the defendant does not object.(c) An indictment or information may not be amended over the defendant's objection as to form or substance if the amended indictment or information charges the defendant with an additional or different offense or if the substantial rights of the defendant are prejudiced.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Dec. 1, 1985.|
TX Code Crim Pro art 28.11 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Code of Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure|Chapter 28 - Motions, Pleadings and Exceptions|Article 28.11. How Amended

All amendments of an indictment or information shall be made with the leave of the court and under its direction.|Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.|