Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 33.01

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 33.01 - Jury Size

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), in the district court, the jury shall consist of twelve qualified jurors. In the county court and inferior courts, the jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.

(b) In a trial involving a misdemeanor offense, a district court jury shall consist of six qualified jurors.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 33.01

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 466, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2004.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1966.