Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 15.051 - Polygraph Examination of Complainant Prohibited
(a) A peace officer or an attorney representing the state may not require, request, or take a polygraph examination of a person who charges or seeks to charge in a complaint the commission of an offense under Section 21.02, 21.11, 22.011, 22.021, or 25.02, Penal Code.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 649 (H.B. 1172), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 649 (H.B. 1172), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.
(d) A complaint may not be dismissed solely:
(1) because a complainant did not take a polygraph examination; or
(2) on the basis of the results of a polygraph examination taken by the complainant.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 15.051

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 649,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2021.
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 649,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2021.
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 649,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.
Amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593, Sec. 3.07, eff. 9/1/2007.
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 608, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 24, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1995.