Texas § CR.2 - The provisions of this article do not apply to a defendant who is
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§ CR.2. The provisions of this article do not apply to a defendant who is
The provisions of this article do not apply to a defendant who is: (1) serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense while the defendant is serving that sentence; (2) being detained pending trial of another accusation against the defendant as to which the applicable period has not yet elapsed; (3) incompetent to stand trial, during the period of the defendant's incompetence; (4) being detained for a violation of the conditions of a previous release related to the safety of a victim of the alleged offense or to the safety of the community under this article; or (5) civilly committed as a sexually violent predator under Chapter 841 , Health and Safety Code. Sec. 3. Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 110, Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 787, Sec. 2, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 110 (S.B. 599 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 110 (S.B. 599 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1145 (S.B. 1610 ), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.2
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.2 cover?
Section CR.2 ("The provisions of this article do not apply to a defendant who is") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CR.2?
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Is this the official text of Texas law?
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How does Texas § CR.2 apply to my situation?
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