In any prosecution under this chapter in which it is relevant to prove the occurrence of a sporting event, a published report of its occurrence in a daily newspaper, magazine, or other periodically printed publication of general circulation shall be admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence that the event occurred.
Tex. Penal Code § 47.07
EVIDENCE
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Dugar v. State (1976)
Most recently applied in Dugar v. State (June 1976)
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff
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