Texas § GV.42.001 - OFFICE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.42.001 — OFFICE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.42.001. OFFICE
OFFICE; QUALIFICATIONS. (a) The court of criminal appeals shall appoint a state prosecuting attorney to represent the state in all proceedings before the court. The state prosecuting attorney may also represent the state in any stage of a criminal case before a state court of appeals if he considers it necessary for the interest of the state. (b) A person appointed to the office of state prosecuting attorney must have at least five years' experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law in this state. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
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What does The Texas Constitution § GV.42.001 cover?
Section GV.42.001 ("OFFICE") 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.
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