Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 46C.151

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

Section 46C.151 - Determination of Sanity Issue By Jury

(a) In a case tried to a jury, the issue of the defendant's sanity shall be submitted to the jury only if the issue is supported by competent evidence. The jury shall determine the issue.

(b) If the issue of the defendant's sanity is submitted to the jury, the jury shall determine and specify in the verdict whether the defendant is guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 46C.151

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2005.