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HB 727, 63rd R.S.

Relating to mentally retarded persons accused of crimes; granting to the judges of courts wherein the trials of such persons are held the discretion to commit such persons to state schools for the mentally retarded rather than to mental hospitals or mental institutions.

Last action: Signed by the Governor

Author: Leroy J. Wieting
Sponsor: A.R. "Babe" Schwartz

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1973, 63rd R.S.,ch. 468, General and Special Laws of Texas

Subjects:
Criminal Procedure--General
Mental Health & Mental Retardation

House Committee: Criminal Jurisprudence ()
Minutes: April 4 1973 | May 16 1973
Senate Committee: Administration ()

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