Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.158

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

Section 45A.158 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Attorney Representing State Not Present For Trial

If an attorney representing the state is not present when the case is called for trial, the justice or judge may:

(1) postpone the trial to a specified date;

(2) appoint an attorney pro tem as provided by this code to represent the state; or

(3) proceed to trial. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 45.031.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45A.158

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.