Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 50.04: WITNESSES BOUND OVER.Text of section effective until April 01, 2027 If the jury finds that any building has been unlawfu

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This statute requires a justice to bind over witnesses to testify before a grand jury if a jury finds a building was unlawfully set on fire or an attempt was made to do so.

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