(1) read the victim impact statement, excluding the victim's name, address, and telephone number;
(2) comment on the statement; and
(3) with the approval of the court, introduce testimony or other information alleging a factual inaccuracy in the statement.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.05, eff. January 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 56A - Rights of Crime Victims
Subchapter D. Victim Impact Statement
Article 56A.151. Victim Impact Statement; Information Booklet
Article 56A.152. Recommendations to Ensure Submission of Statement
Article 56A.153. Notification to Court Regarding Release of Defendant With Access to Child Victim
Article 56A.154. Change of Address
Article 56A.155. Discovery of Statement
Article 56A.156. Inspection of Statement by Court; Disclosure of Contents
Article 56A.157. Consideration of Statement by Court
Article 56A.158. Defendant Response to Statement