Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 13A.254 — FORGERY

CR § 13A.254Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 13A. VENUE · Art. F. OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY

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Forgery may be prosecuted in:

(1)any county in which the writing was:

(A)forged;

(B)used or passed or attempted to be used or passed; or

(C)deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation for collection or credit for the account of any person, firm, association, or corporation; or

(2)if the forging and the uttering, using, or passing of a forged instrument in writing concerns or affects the title to real property in this state, a county in which any part of the property is located.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.