Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42.04

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

Section 42.04 - Sentence When Appeal Is Taken

When a defendant is sentenced to death, no date shall be set for the execution of sentence until after the receipt by the clerk of the trial court of the mandate of affirmance of the court of criminal appeals.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 42.04

Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 809, ch. 291, Sec. 114, eff. 9/1/1981.

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