Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 29.04: FIRST MOTION BY STATE

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When the State requests a trial delay due to a missing witness, it must state the witness's name and residence, show reasonable efforts to obtain attendance, and explain why the testimony matters.

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