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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 16.03. Warning To Accused

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Art. 16.03. [247] [294] [282] WARNING TO ACCUSED.  Before 
the examination of the witnesses, the magistrate shall inform the 
accused that it is his right to make a statement relative to the 
accusation brought against him, but at the same time shall also 
inform him that he cannot be compelled to make any statement 
whatever, and that if he does make such statement, it may be used in 
evidence against him.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             

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