Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.159

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

Section 45A.159 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Jury Selection And Formation

(a) In a jury trial in a justice or municipal court, the state, and each defendant in the case, is entitled to three peremptory challenges.

(b) The justice or judge shall form the jury and administer the appropriate oath in accordance with Chapter 35. (Code Crim. Proc., Arts. 45.029, 45.030.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45A.159

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