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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 483.071: EXCEPTIONS; BURDEN OF PROOF.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
SUBTITLE C. SUBSTANCE ABUSE REGULATION AND CRIMES
CHAPTER 483. DANGEROUS DRUGS
SUBCHAPTER D. CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PROCEDURE

(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.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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