Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 20A.201
Recording of Accused or Suspected Person’s Testimony; Retention of Records


(a)

The examination of an accused or suspected person before the grand jury and that person’s testimony shall be recorded by a stenographer or by use of an electronic device capable of recording sound.

(b)

The validity of a grand jury proceeding is not affected by an unintentional failure to record all or part of the examination or testimony under Subsection (a).

(c)

The attorney representing the state shall maintain possession of all records other than stenographer’s notes made under Subsection (a) and any typewritten transcription of those records, except as otherwise provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Article 20A.201 — Recording of Accused or Suspected Person's Testimony; Retention of Records, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­20A.­htm#20A.­201 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

Art. 20A.201’s source at texas​.gov