Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 483.071 - Exceptions; Burden of Proof(a) In a complaint, information, indictment, or other action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of this chapter, the state is not required to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter.(b) The defendant has the burden of proving the exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 483.071
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.