Texas Government Code

§ 23.202 — UNIFORM JURY HANDBOOK; CONTENTS

GV § 23.202Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part A. COURTS · Ch. 23. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TRIAL COURTS · Art. C. UNIFORM JURY HANDBOOK

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(a)The state bar shall publish a uniform jury handbook that:

(1)informs jurors in lay terminology of the duties and responsibilities of a juror;

(2)explains basic trial procedures and legal terminology; and

(3)provides other practical information relating to jury service.

(b)The state bar shall review and update the uniform jury handbook annually. A Spanish language version of the handbook shall be published and made available.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 833, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.