# Tex. Penal Code § 47.07: EVIDENCE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.07

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Penal Code § 47.07
- **Heading:** EVIDENCE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 47 / Section 47.07

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.01 § 47.01. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.01.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.02 § 47.02. GAMBLING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.02.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.03 § 47.03. GAMBLING PROMOTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.03.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.04 § 47.04. KEEPING A GAMBLING PLACE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.04.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.05 § 47.05. COMMUNICATING GAMBLING INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.05.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.06 § 47.06. POSSESSION OF GAMBLING DEVICE, EQUIPMENT, OR PARAPHERNALIA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.06.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.07 § 47.07. EVIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.07.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.08 § 47.08. TESTIMONIAL IMMUNITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.08.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.09 § 47.09. OTHER DEFENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.09.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.10 § 47.10. AMERICAN DOCUMENTATION OF VESSEL REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.10.md)
- [Tex. Penal Code § 47.11 § 47.11. DEPOSITS IN CERTAIN ACCOUNTS NOT CONSIDERATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpe_C47_S47.11.md)

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