Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 33.04

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 33.04 - May Appear By Counsel

In other misdemeanor cases, the defendant may, by consent of the State's attorney, appear by counsel, and the trial may proceed without his personal presence.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 33.04

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