Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.40

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 38.40 - Evidence of Pregnancy

(a) In a prosecution for the death of or injury to an individual who is an unborn child, the prosecution shall provide medical or other evidence that the mother of the individual was pregnant at the time of the alleged offense.

(b) For the purpose of this section, "individual" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 38.40

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 822, Sec. 2.06, eff. 9/1/2003.