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Texas Penal Code - General Provisions - Preemption

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Citation: TX PENAL � 1.08

Citation: V. T. C. A., Penal Code � 1.08

Summary: This law provides for preemption of state criminal laws over the laws enacted by governmental subdivisions or agencies.

Statute in Full:

No governmental subdivision or agency may enact or enforce a law that makes any conduct covered by this code an offense subject to a criminal penalty. This section shall apply only as long as the law governing the conduct proscribed by this code is legally enforceable.

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