Tex. Gov't Code § 432.033

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

Section 432.033 - Jurisdiction of General Court-Martial

(a) Subject to Section 432.032, a general court-martial has jurisdiction to try a person subject to this chapter for any offense made punishable by this chapter and may, under limitations the governor prescribes, adjudge any of the following punishments:

(1) reprimand;

(2) forfeiture of pay and allowances;

(3) a fine of not more than $10,000;

(4) reduction of any enlisted member to any lower rank;

(5) confinement for not more than five years;

(6) dismissal or bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; or

(7) any combination of those punishments.

(b) A dismissal or dishonorable discharge may not be adjudged unless a complete record of the proceedings and testimony is made, counsel having the qualifications prescribed under Section 432.046(b) is detailed to represent the accused; and a military judge is detailed to the trial.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 432.033

Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 807, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2011.

Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 94, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2005.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.