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TX Penal Code § 9.53 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 2 - General Principles of Criminal Responsibility|Chapter 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|Subchapter E. Law Enforcement|Section 9.53. Maintaining Security in Correctional Facility

Sec. 9.53.  MAINTAINING SECURITY IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.  An officer or employee of a correctional facility is justified in using force against a person in custody when and to the degree the officer or employee reasonably believes the force is necessary to maintain the security of the correctional facility, the safety or security of other persons in custody or employed by the correctional facility, or his own safety or security.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 512, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 9.54 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 2 - General Principles of Criminal Responsibility|Chapter 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|Subchapter E. Law Enforcement|Section 9.54. Limitation on Use of Force by Drone

Sec. 9.54.  LIMITATION ON USE OF FORCE BY DRONE.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Autonomous drone" means a drone that operates autonomously through computer software or other programming.(2)  "Drone" and "law enforcement agency" have the meanings assigned by Article 2.33, Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, the use of force, including deadly force, involving a drone is justified under this subchapter only if:(1)  at the time the use of force occurred, the actor was employed by a law enforcement agency;(2)  the use of force:(A)  would have been justified under another provision of this subchapter; and(B)  did not involve the use of deadly force by means of an autonomous drone; and(3)  before the use of force occurred, the law enforcement agency employing the actor adopted and submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement a policy on the agency's use of force by means of a drone, as required by Article 2.33, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the use of force conformed to the requirements of that policy.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1011 (H.B. 1758), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Penal Code § 9.61 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 2 - General Principles of Criminal Responsibility|Chapter 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|Subchapter F. Special Relationships|Section 9.61. Parent-Child

Sec. 9.61.  PARENT-CHILD.  (a)  The use of force, but not deadly force, against a child younger than 18 years is justified:(1)  if the actor is the child's parent or stepparent or is acting in loco parentis to the child;  and(2)  when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to discipline the child or to safeguard or promote his welfare.(b)  For purposes of this section, "in loco parentis" includes grandparent and guardian, any person acting by, through, or under the direction of a court with jurisdiction over the child, and anyone who has express or implied consent of the parent or parents.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 9.62 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 2 - General Principles of Criminal Responsibility|Chapter 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|Subchapter F. Special Relationships|Section 9.62. Educator-Student

Sec. 9.62.  EDUCATOR-STUDENT.  The use of force, but not deadly force, against a person is justified:(1)  if the actor is entrusted with the care, supervision, or administration of the person for a special purpose;  and(2)  when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary to further the special purpose or to maintain discipline in a group.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 9.63 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 2 - General Principles of Criminal Responsibility|Chapter 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility|Subchapter F. Special Relationships|Section 9.63. Guardian-Incompetent

Sec. 9.63.  GUARDIAN-INCOMPETENT.  The use of force, but not deadly force, against a mental incompetent is justified:(1)  if the actor is the incompetent's guardian or someone similarly responsible for the general care and supervision of the incompetent;  and(2)  when and to the degree the actor reasonably believes the force is necessary:(A)  to safeguard and promote the incompetent's welfare;  or(B)  if the incompetent is in an institution for his care and custody, to maintain discipline in the institution.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.01 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 12.01. Punishment in Accordance With Code

Sec. 12.01.  PUNISHMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE.  (a)  A person adjudged guilty of an offense under this code shall be punished in accordance with this chapter and the Code of Criminal Procedure.(b)  Penal laws enacted after the effective date of this code shall be classified for punishment purposes in accordance with this chapter.(c)  This chapter does not deprive a court of authority conferred by law to forfeit property, dissolve a corporation, suspend or cancel a license or permit, remove a person from office, cite for contempt, or impose any other civil penalty.  The civil penalty may be included in the sentence.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.02 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 12.02. Classification of Offenses

Sec. 12.02.  CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES.  Offenses are designated as felonies or misdemeanors.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.03 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 12.03. Classification of Misdemeanors

Sec. 12.03.  CLASSIFICATION OF MISDEMEANORS.  (a)  Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:(1)  Class A misdemeanors;(2)  Class B misdemeanors;(3)  Class C misdemeanors.(b)  An offense designated a misdemeanor in this code without specification as to punishment or category is a Class C misdemeanor.(c)  Conviction of a Class C misdemeanor does not impose any legal disability or disadvantage.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.04 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 12.04. Classification of Felonies

Sec. 12.04.  CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES.  (a)  Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into five categories:(1)  capital felonies;(2)  felonies of the first degree;(3)  felonies of the second degree;(4)  felonies of the third degree;  and(5)  state jail felonies.(b)  An offense designated a felony in this code without specification as to category is a state jail felony.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1125, ch. 426, art. 2, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1974;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.21 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter B. Ordinary Misdemeanor Punishments|Section 12.21. Class a Misdemeanor

Sec. 12.21.  CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A misdemeanor shall be punished by:(1)  a fine not to exceed $4,000;(2)  confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year;  or(3)  both such fine and confinement.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.22 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter B. Ordinary Misdemeanor Punishments|Section 12.22. Class B Misdemeanor

Sec. 12.22.  CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by:(1)  a fine not to exceed $2,000;(2)  confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days;  or(3)  both such fine and confinement.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.23 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter B. Ordinary Misdemeanor Punishments|Section 12.23. Class C Misdemeanor

Sec. 12.23.  CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 108, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.31 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter C. Ordinary Felony Punishments|Section 12.31. Capital Felony

Sec. 12.31.  CAPITAL FELONY.  (a)  An individual adjudged guilty of a capital felony in a case in which the state seeks the death penalty shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life without parole or by death.  An individual adjudged guilty of a capital felony in a case in which the state does not seek the death penalty shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for:(1)  life, if the individual committed the offense when younger than 18 years of age; or(2)  life without parole, if the individual committed the offense when 18 years of age or older.(b)  In a capital felony trial in which the state seeks the death penalty, prospective jurors shall be informed that a sentence of life imprisonment without parole or death is mandatory on conviction of a capital felony.  In a capital felony trial in which the state does not seek the death penalty, prospective jurors shall be informed that the state is not seeking the death penalty and that:(1)  a sentence of life imprisonment is mandatory on conviction of the capital felony, if the individual committed the offense when younger than 18 years of age; or(2)  a sentence of life imprisonment without parole is mandatory on conviction of the capital felony, if the individual committed the offense when 18 years of age or older.|Added by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1124, ch. 426, art. 2, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 652, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 838, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 787 (S.B. 60), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.145, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 839), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 2, Sec. 1, eff. July 22, 2013.|
TX Penal Code § 12.32 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter C. Ordinary Felony Punishments|Section 12.32. First Degree Felony Punishment

Sec. 12.32.  FIRST DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.  (a)  An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years.(b)  In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the first degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 12.31 by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1124, ch. 426, art. 2, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1058, ch. 488, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.146, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 12.33 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter C. Ordinary Felony Punishments|Section 12.33. Second Degree Felony Punishment

Sec. 12.33.  SECOND DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.  (a)  An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years.(b)  In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 12.32 by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1124, ch. 426, art. 2, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.147, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 12.34 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter C. Ordinary Felony Punishments|Section 12.34. Third Degree Felony Punishment

Sec. 12.34.  THIRD DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT.  (a)  An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years.(b)  In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the third degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 12.33 by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1124, ch. 426, art. 2, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1,1974.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 25, Sec. 7, eff. June 18, 1990;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.148, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 12.35 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter C. Ordinary Felony Punishments|Section 12.35. State Jail Felony Punishment

Sec. 12.35.  STATE JAIL FELONY PUNISHMENT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), an individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days.(b)  In addition to confinement, an individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.(c)  An individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished for a third degree felony if it is shown on the trial of the offense that:(1)  a deadly weapon as defined by Section 1.07 was used or exhibited during the commission of the offense or during immediate flight following the commission of the offense, and that the individual used or exhibited the deadly weapon or was a party to the offense and knew that a deadly weapon would be used or exhibited; or(2)  the individual has previously been finally convicted of any felony:(A)  under Section 20A.03 or 21.02 or listed in Article 42A.054(a), Code of Criminal Procedure; or(B)  for which the judgment contains an affirmative finding under Article 42A.054(c) or (d), Code of Criminal Procedure.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3.48, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 122 (H.B. 3000), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.81, eff. January 1, 2017.|
TX Penal Code § 12.41 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.41. Classification of Offenses Outside This Code

Sec. 12.41.  CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES OUTSIDE THIS CODE.  For purposes of this subchapter, any conviction not obtained from a prosecution under this code shall be classified as follows:(1)  "felony of the third degree" if imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another penitentiary is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;(2)  "Class B misdemeanor" if the offense is not a felony and confinement in a jail is affixed to the offense as a possible punishment;(3)  "Class C misdemeanor" if the offense is punishable by fine only.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.149, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Penal Code § 12.425 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.425. Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Felony Offenders on Trial for State Jail Felony

Sec. 12.425.  PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS ON TRIAL FOR STATE JAIL FELONY.  (a)  If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35(a) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of two state jail felonies punishable under Section 12.35(a), on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the third degree.(b)  If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35(a) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of two felonies other than a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35(a), and the second previous felony conviction is for an offense that occurred subsequent to the first previous conviction having become final, on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the second degree.(c)  If it is shown on the trial of a state jail felony for which punishment may be enhanced under Section 12.35(c) that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of a felony other than a state jail felony punishable under Section 12.35(a), on conviction the defendant shall be punished for a felony of the second degree.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 3384), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Penal Code § 12.43 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.43. Penalties for Repeat and Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders

Sec. 12.43.  PENALTIES FOR REPEAT AND HABITUAL MISDEMEANOR OFFENDERS.  (a)  If it is shown on the trial of a Class A misdemeanor that the defendant has been before convicted of a Class A misdemeanor or any degree of felony, on conviction he shall be punished by:(1)  a fine not to exceed $4,000;(2)  confinement in jail for any term of not more than one year or less than 90 days;  or(3)  both such fine and confinement.(b)  If it is shown on the trial of a Class B misdemeanor that the defendant has been before convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or any degree of felony, on conviction he shall be punished by:(1)  a fine not to exceed $2,000;(2)  confinement in jail for any term of not more than 180 days or less than 30 days;  or(3)  both such fine and confinement.(c)  If it is shown on the trial of an offense punishable as a Class C misdemeanor under Section 42.01 or 49.02 that the defendant has been before convicted under either of those sections three times or three times for any combination of those offenses and each prior offense was committed in the 24 months preceding the date of commission of the instant offense, the defendant shall be punished by:(1)  a fine not to exceed $2,000;(2)  confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days;  or(3)  both such fine and confinement.(d)  If the punishment scheme for an offense contains a specific enhancement provision increasing punishment for a defendant who has previously been convicted of the offense, the specific enhancement provision controls over this section.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 564, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Penal Code § 12.44 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.44. Reduction of State Jail Felony Punishment to Misdemeanor Punishment

Sec. 12.44.  REDUCTION OF STATE JAIL FELONY PUNISHMENT TO MISDEMEANOR PUNISHMENT.  (a)  A court may punish a defendant who is convicted of a state jail felony by imposing the confinement permissible as punishment for a Class A misdemeanor if, after considering the gravity and circumstances of the felony committed and the history, character, and rehabilitative needs of the defendant, the court finds that such punishment would best serve the ends of justice.(b)  At the request of the prosecuting attorney, the court may authorize the prosecuting attorney to prosecute a state jail felony as a Class A misdemeanor.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1276 (H.B. 2296), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Penal Code § 12.45 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.45. Admission of Unadjudicated Offense

Sec. 12.45.  ADMISSION OF UNADJUDICATED OFFENSE.  (a)  A person may, with the consent of the attorney for the state, admit during the sentencing hearing his guilt of one or more unadjudicated offenses and request the court to take each into account in determining sentence for the offense or offenses of which he stands adjudged guilty.(b)  Before a court may take into account an admitted offense over which exclusive venue lies in another county or district, the court must obtain permission from the prosecuting attorney with jurisdiction over the offense.(c)  If a court lawfully takes into account an admitted offense, prosecution is barred for that offense.|Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4131, ch. 649, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|
TX Penal Code § 12.46 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Penal Code|Title 3 - Punishments|Chapter 12 - Punishments|Subchapter D. Exceptional Sentences|Section 12.46. Use of Prior Convictions

Sec. 12.46.  USE OF PRIOR CONVICTIONS.  The use of a conviction for enhancement purposes shall not preclude the subsequent use of such conviction for enhancement purposes.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1027, ch. 459, Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.|