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§ 104.005. SUBSTITUTION FOR IN-COURT TESTIMONY OF CHILD. (a) If the testimony of a child is taken as provided by this chapter, the child may not be compelled to testify in court during the proceeding. (b) The court may allow the testimony of a child of any age to be taken in any manner provided by this chapter if the child, because of a medical condition, is incapable of testifying in open court. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 751, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

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