Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.18

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

Section 43.18 - Executioner

The director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall designate an executioner to carry out the death penalty provided by law.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 43.18

Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 25.034, eff. 9/1/2009.

Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 288, ch. 138, Sec. 2, eff. 8/29/1977.

Amended by Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 911, ch. 341, Sec. 6, eff. 6/19/1975

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