Tex. Health & Safety Code Section 483.071
Exceptions; Burden of Proof


(a)

In a complaint, information, indictment, or other action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of this chapter, the state is not required to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter.

(b)

The defendant has the burden of proving the exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Source: Section 483.071 — Exceptions; Burden of Proof, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.­483.­htm#483.­071 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

§ 483.071’s source at texas​.gov