There is a newer version
of
this Article
2019 Texas Statutes
Code of Criminal Procedure
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 27 - The Pleading in Criminal Actions
Article 27.09. Exception to Form of Indictment
Universal Citation: TX Code Crim Pro art 27.09 (2019)
Exceptions to the form of an indictment or information may be taken for the following causes only:
1. That it does not appear to have been presented in the proper court as required by law;
2. The want of any requisite prescribed by Articles 21.02 and 21.21.
3. That it was not returned by a lawfully chosen or empaneled grand jury.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Texas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
