Navigating the Double-Layer Evidentiary Hurdles of 911 Tapes in Texas
When a 911 call is placed, the audio captured is often the most compelling evidence in a criminal case. It provides an unfiltered, real-time window into a crisis. However, because these recordings consist of out-of-court statements offered to prove the truth of what happened, they are inherently classified as hearsay. Under the Texas Rules of…