Finding Regarding Felony Conviction

Art. 42.0194. FINDING REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION. In the trial of a felony offense, if the defendant is adjudged guilty of the offense, the court shall: (1) make an affirmative finding that the person has been found guilty of a felony and enter the affirmative finding in the judgment of the case; and (2) instruct the defendant regarding how the felony conviction will impact the defendant's right to vote in this state. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 9.01, eff. December 2, 2021.