Sec. 432.051. CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS. (a) Charges and specifications must be signed by a person subject to this chapter, under oath, and before a commissioned officer of the state military force authorized to administer oaths, and must state that:
(1) the signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth; and
(2) the matters set forth are true in fact to the best of the signer's knowledge and belief.
(b) On the preferring of charges, the proper authority shall take immediate steps to determine the disposition that should be made in the interest of justice and discipline, and the person accused shall be informed of the charges as soon as practicable.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Chapter 432 - Texas Code of Military Justice
Subchapter F. Pretrial Procedure
Section 432.051. Charges and Specifications
Section 432.052. Compulsory Self-Incrimination Prohibited
Section 432.053. Investigation
Section 432.054. Forwarding of Charges
Section 432.055. Advice of Staff Judge Advocate and Reference for Trial