Tex. Penal Code Section 49.11
Proof of Mental State Unnecessary

(a)

Notwithstanding Section 6.02 (Requirement of Culpability)(b), proof of a culpable mental state is not required for conviction of an offense under this chapter.

(b)

Subsection (a) does not apply to an offense under Section 49.031 (Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 969, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 49.11 — Proof of Mental State Unnecessary, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.­49.­htm#49.­11 (accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

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§ 49.11’s source at texas​.gov