Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
§ 35.12 — MODE OF TESTING
CR § 35.12Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 35. FORMATION OF THE JURY
Statute text
View on source(a)In testing the qualification of a prospective juror after the juror has been sworn, the juror shall be asked by the court, or under its direction: 1. Except for failure to register, are you a qualified voter in this county and state under the Constitution and laws of this state? 2. Have you ever been convicted of theft or any felony? 3. Are you under indictment or legal accusation for theft or any felony?
(b)In testing the qualifications of a prospective juror, with respect to whether the juror has been the subject of an order of nondisclosure or has a criminal history that includes information subject to that order, the juror may state only that the matter in question has been sealed. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1969, 61st Leg., p. 1364, ch. 412, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1969; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3143, ch. 827, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 31, 1981. Amended by:
Legislative history
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1309 (H.B. 3093), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.