Texas Health and Safety Code 593.049 – Hearing Before Jury; Procedure
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(a) On request of a party to the proceedings, or on the court’s own motion, the hearing shall be before a jury.
(b) The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure apply to the selection of the jury, the court’s charge to the jury, and all other aspects of the proceedings and trial unless the rules are inconsistent with this subchapter.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 593.049
- Charge to the jury: The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.