Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 432.091: CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS PROHIBITED.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SUBTITLE C. STATE MILITARY FORCES AND VETERANS
CHAPTER 432. TEXAS CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
SUBCHAPTER H. SENTENCES

Punishment by flogging, branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may not be adjudged by any court-martial or inflicted on any person subject to this chapter. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

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