Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 13A.552: CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CHILD COMMITTED TO TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes venue rules for prosecuting certain offenses by TJJD employees or contractors against committed children, allowing prosecution in counties where offense elements occurred or in Travis County.
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