Art. 56A.157.  CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT.  (a)  Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.  
(b)  On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.