Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.10

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

Section 38.10 - Exceptions to The Spousal Adverse Testimony Privilege

The privilege of a person's spouse not to be called as a witness for the state does not apply in any proceeding in which the person is charged with:

(1) a crime committed against the person's spouse, a minor child, or a member of the household of either spouse; or

(2) an offense under Section 25.01, Penal Code (Bigamy).

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 38.10

Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268, Sec. 4.01, eff. 9/1/2005.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 67, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1995.