Text of article effective until January 01, 2025
Art. 45.0211. PLEA BY DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH FAMILY VIOLENCE OFFENSE. (a) In this article, "family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.004, Family Code.
(b) If a defendant is charged with an offense involving family violence, the judge or justice must take the defendant's plea in open court.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 1528), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(6), eff. January 1, 2025.