Texas § OC.565.062 - BURDEN OF PROOF
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § OC.565.062 — BURDEN OF PROOF, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ OC.565.062. BURDEN OF PROOF
BURDEN OF PROOF. (a) In a proceeding under this subtitle, including a trial or hearing, the state is not required to negate an exemption or exception set forth by this subtitle in a pleading, including in a complaint, information, or indictment. (b) The burden of going forward with the evidence with respect to an exemption or exception is on the person claiming the benefit of the exemption or exception. (c) In the absence of proof that a person is the authorized holder of an appropriate license issued under this subtitle, the person is presumed not to be the holder of the license. The presumption is subject to rebuttal by a person charged with an offense under this subtitle. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § OC.565.062
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Section OC.565.062 ("BURDEN OF PROOF") 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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