Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 19A.101 — GRAND JUROR QUALIFICATIONS; LISTS OF DISQUALIFIED PERSONS
CR § 19A.101Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 19A. GRAND JURY ORGANIZATION · Art. C. GRAND JUROR QUALIFICATIONS; EXEMPTIONS FROM SERVICE
Statute text
View on source(a)Except as provided by Subsection (a-1), a person may be selected or serve as a grand juror only if the person:
(1)is at least 18 years of age;
(2)is a citizen of the United States;
(3)is a resident of this state and of the county in which the person is to serve;
(4)is qualified under the constitution and other laws to vote in the county in which the grand jury is sitting, regardless of whether the person is registered to vote;
(5)is of sound mind and good moral character;
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Legislative history
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 7.003, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 597 (H.B. 2637), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1110 (H.B. 4749), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.