Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 20A - Grand Jury Proceedings

Subchapter A. General Provisions

Article 20A.001. Definitions - (1) "Attorney representing the state" means the attorney general, district...

Subchapter B. Duties of Grand Jury and Grand Jurors

Article 20A.051. Duties of Grand Jury - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.052. Duties and Powers of Foreperson - (1) preside over the grand jury's sessions; and (2) conduct...

Article 20A.053. Meeting and Adjournment - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Subchapter C. Grand Jury Room; Persons Authorized to Be Present

Article 20A.101. Grand Jury Room - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.102. Persons Who May Be Present in Grand Jury Room - (1) a grand juror; (2) a bailiff; (3) the attorney...

Article 20A.103. Attorney Representing State Entitled to Appear - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.104. Persons Who May Address Grand Jury - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Subchapter D. Advice to Grand Jury

Article 20A.151. Advice From Attorney Representing State - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.152. Advice From Court - (b) The grand jury shall ensure that the manner in...

Subchapter E. Recording and Disclosure of Grand Jury Proceedings

Article 20A.201. Recording of Accused or Suspected Person's Testimony; Retention of Records - (b) The validity of a grand jury proceeding is not...

Article 20A.202. Proceedings Secret - (b) A subpoena or summons relating to a grand jury...

Article 20A.203. Disclosure by Person in Proceeding Prohibited - (b) A witness who reveals any matter about which the...

Article 20A.204. Disclosure by Attorney Representing State - (b) In performing the attorney's duties, the attorney representing the...

Article 20A.205. Petition for Disclosure by Defendant - (b) A petition for disclosure under Subsection (a) must be...

Subchapter F. Witnesses

Article 20A.251. In-County Witness - (b) A summons or attachment issued under Subsection (a) may...

Article 20A.252. Out-of-County Witness - (b) A subpoena or attachment issued under this article: (1)...

Article 20A.253. Execution of Process - (1) the foreperson, if the grand jury is in session;...

Article 20A.254. Evasion of Process - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.255. Witness Refusal to Testify - (b) The court may compel a witness described by Subsection...

Article 20A.256. Witness Oath - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.257. Examination of Witnesses - (b) The attorney representing the state shall advise the grand...

Article 20A.258. Examination of Accused or Suspected Person - (1) provided the warnings described by Subsection (b) orally and...

Article 20A.259. Peace Officer Testimony by Video Teleconferencing - (b) In addition to being administered the oath required under...

Subchapter G. Indictment

Article 20A.301. Voting on Indictment - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.302. Preparation of Indictment - (b) The foreperson shall officially sign each indictment prepared and...

Article 20A.303. Presentment of Indictment - Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B....

Article 20A.304. Presentment of Indictment Entered in Record - (b) If the defendant is not in custody or under...