Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 16.03: WARNING TO ACCUSED
What this law says, in plain English
A magistrate must inform an accused person of their right to make a statement about the charges and that they cannot be forced to speak, but any statement made may be used as evidence against them.
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