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Texas Penal Code § 12.503

Penalty If Metal or Body Armor Used During Commission of Offense

Punishments · Exceptional Sentences

If an affirmative finding under Article 42.01992, Code of Criminal Procedure, is made in the trial of an offense, the punishment for the offense is increased to the punishment prescribed for the next highest category of offense.

Official text of the Texas Penal Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 539 (H.B. 108), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.

Other codes referenced

Crim. Proc. Art. 42.01992