Exceptions; Burden of Proof

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 483.071, under Chapter 483.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 483.071

Sec. 483.071. EXCEPTIONS; BURDEN OF PROOF. (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.