Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45.032

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

Section 45.032 - [Repealed Effective 1/1/2025] Directed Verdict

If, upon the trial of a case in a justice or municipal court, the state fails to prove a prima facie case of the offense alleged in the complaint, the defendant is entitled to a directed verdict of "not guilty."

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 45.032

Repealed by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 3.001, eff. 1/1/2025.

Added by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 1655, ch. 520, Sec. 2, eff. 6/10/1969. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.C.C.P. art. 45.031 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 30, eff. 9/1/1999.