Tex. Pen. Code § 47.07

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 47.07 - Evidence

In any prosecution under this chapter in which it is relevant to prove the occurrence of a sporting event, a published report of its occurrence in a daily newspaper, magazine, or other periodically printed publication of general circulation shall be admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence that the event occurred.

Tex. Pen. Code § 47.07

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1974. Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 47.08 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. 9/1/1994.