Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 29.01

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

Section 29.01 - By Operation of Law

Criminal actions are continued by operation of law if:

(1) The individual defendant has not been arrested;

(2) A defendant corporation or association has not been served with summons; or

(3) There is not sufficient time for trial at that term of court.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 29.01

Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 970, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. 1/1/1974.

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