Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 37.06

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

Section 37.06 - Presence of Defendant

In felony cases the defendant must be present when the verdict is read unless his absence is wilful or voluntary. A verdict in a misdemeanor case may be received and read in the absence of the defendant.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 37.06

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.