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Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection TWO - Appeals from Trial Court Judgments and Orders
Rule 21 - New Trials in Criminal Cases
Rule 21.5 - State May Controvert; Effect

Tex. R. App. P. 21.5

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Rule 21.5 - State May Controvert; Effect

The State may oppose in writing any reason the defendant sets forth in the motion for new trial. The State's having opposed a motion for new trial does not affect a defendant's responsibilities under 21.6.

Tex. R. App. P. 21.5