Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 21.12

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 21.12 - Special and General Terms

When a statute defining any offense uses special or particular terms, indictment on it may use the general term which, in common language, embraces the special term. To charge an unlawful sale, it is necessary to name the purchaser.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 21.12

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1966.