Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 20A.251: IN-COUNTY WITNESS

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Grand jury forepersons or state attorneys may issue summonses or attachments requiring witnesses in the county to appear before the grand jury at specified times or immediately, without disclosing the investigation subject.

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