Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 48.02
Shall File Reasons

When the Governor remits fines or forfeitures, or grants reprieves, commutation of punishment or pardons, he shall file in the office of Secretary of State his reasons therefor.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.

Source: Article 48.02 — Shall File Reasons, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.48.htm#48.02 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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Governor’s Acts Under Seal 48.04
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Original Source: Article 48.02 — Shall File Reasons, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.48.htm#48.02 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 48.02 Shall File Reasons

Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 48.02
Shall File Reasons