Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18.03 · Chapter 18. SEARCH WARRANTS
SEARCH WARRANT MAY ORDER ARREST.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
If the facts presented to the magistrate under Article 18.02 of this chapter also establish the existence of probable cause that a person has committed some offense under the laws of this state, the search warrant may, in addition, order the arrest of such person.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 983, ch. 399, Sec. 2(E), eff. Jan. 1, 1974.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.18.htm
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Code of Criminal Procedure
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