Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46B.074

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

Section 46B.074 - Competent Testimony Required

(a) A defendant may be committed to a jail-based competency restoration program, mental health facility, or residential care facility under this subchapter only on competent medical or psychiatric testimony provided by an expert qualified under Article 46B.022.

(b) The court may allow an expert to substitute the expert's report under Article 46B.025 for any testimony by the expert that may be required under this article.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 46B.074

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 748,Sec. 15, eff. 9/1/2017.

Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 324, Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/2005.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 35, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2004.