Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18A.455: PREREQUISITE FOR USE OR DISCLOSURE OF RECORDING IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS

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A required seal or acceptable explanation for its absence must exist before a recording of wire, oral, or electronic communication can be used or disclosed in proceedings.

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