Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.0525
This is the official text of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.0525, part of Texas’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Texas.
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§ 56A.0525. AUTHORIZED FORM OF NOTIFICATIONS.
Official statutory text
For purposes of this subchapter, a judge, attorney representing the state, peace officer, or law enforcement agency that is required to notify, inform, or disclose information to a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim in accordance with a right granted under this subchapter shall provide the notification or information in the following manner:
(1) electronically, including by text message, videoconference, or e-mail;
(2) by mail;
(3) through an anonymous, online portal; or
(4) by contacting by telephone or otherwise making personal contact with the victim, guardian, or relative, as applicable.
(1) electronically, including by text message, videoconference, or e-mail;
(2) by mail;
(3) through an anonymous, online portal; or
(4) by contacting by telephone or otherwise making personal contact with the victim, guardian, or relative, as applicable.
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