Texas § 56A.157 CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT.

Texas Statutes

§ 56A.157 — CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT.

Texas § 56A.157

Code CRCode of Criminal Procedure

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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 56A.157 (2026).

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Art. 56A.157. CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT.

(a)Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.

(b)On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.

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Art. 56A.157. CONSIDERATION OF STATEMENT BY COURT. (a) Before imposing a sentence, a court shall, as applicable, inquire as to whether a victim impact statement has been returned to the attorney representing the state and, if a statement has been returned to the attorney, consider the information provided in the statement.
(b) On inquiry by the sentencing court, the attorney representing the state shall make a copy of the statement available for consideration by the court.