Texas § CR.9 - LIMITATIONS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CR.9 — LIMITATIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CR.9. LIMITATIONS
LIMITATIONS. A witness, when attached and conveyed by a sheriff or other officer, is not eligible to receive reimbursement of transportation, meal, or lodging expenses incurred while in the custody of the officer. A court, in its discretion, may limit the number of character witnesses allowed reimbursement under this article to not fewer than two for each defendant and two per defendant for the state. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1287, ch. 477, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1973; Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1039, ch. 469, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Secs. 1, 2 amended by and Sec. 2A added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Secs. 3, 4 and 7 amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.9
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.9 cover?
Section CR.9 ("LIMITATIONS") 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.9?
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