Texas Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
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| Code Section | Crim. Proc. §12.01; 12.02; 12.05 |
| Felonies | Murder, manslaughter, and certain sexual assaults: none; thefts involving fiduciaries or officials forgery, sexual assault, indecency with a child: 10 yrs.; misapplication of fiduciary property: 7 yrs.; other theft, burglary, robbery, and certain sexual assaults: 5 yrs.; arson: 7 yrs.; others: 3 yrs. |
| Misdemeanors | 2 yrs. |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | Absent state, pendency of indictment, information complaint |
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