(a) The contents of an intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communication or evidence derived from the communication may not be received in evidence or otherwise disclosed in a trial, hearing, or other proceeding in a federal or state court unless each party, not later than the 10th day before the date of the trial, hearing, or other proceeding, has been provided with a copy of the interception order and application under which the interception was authorized.
(b) The judge may waive the 10-day period described by Subsection (a) on a finding that:
(1) it is not possible to provide the party with the information 10 days before the trial, hearing, or proceeding; and
(2) the party will not be prejudiced by the delay in receiving the information.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 18A.356

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.