Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13A.304

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

An offense under § 38.06 or 38.113, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which:
(1) the offense was committed; or
(2) the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was placed in custody, detained, or required to submit to treatment.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025