Section 19A.253 - Recusal of Grand Juror(a) A grand juror who, during the course of the grand juror's service on the grand jury, determines that the grand juror could be subject to a valid challenge for cause under Article 19A.153, shall recuse himself or herself from grand jury service until the cause no longer exists.(b) A grand juror who knowingly fails to recuse himself or herself under Subsection (a) may be held in contempt of court.(c) A person authorized to be present in the grand jury room shall report a known violation of Subsection (a) to the court.(d) The court shall instruct the grand jury regarding the duty imposed by this article.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 19A.253
Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.03, eff. 1/1/2021.