Tex. Gov't Code § 432.013

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 432.013 - Punishment Prohibited Before Trial

Subject to Section 432.093, a person, while being held for trial or the result of trial, may not be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest or confinement on the charges pending against the person, nor may the arrest or confinement imposed on the person be more rigorous than the circumstances require to ensure the person's presence, but the person may be subjected to minor punishment during that period for infractions of discipline.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 432.013

Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 807, Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2011.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.