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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13.40

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

An offense under § 42.0601, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which:
(1) the defendant resides;
(2) the false report was made; or
(3) a law enforcement agency or other emergency responder responded to the false report.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025