Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Court-Ordered Examination and Report
Article 46C.101. Appointment of Experts

(1) examine the defendant with regard to the insanity defense; and
(2) testify as to the issue of insanity at any trial or hearing involving that issue.
(b) The court shall advise an expert appointed under this article of the facts and circumstances of the offense with which the defendant is charged and the elements of the insanity defense.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 831 (S.B. 837), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.

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