Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.154 · Subchapter D. JURISDICTION OVER CASE; GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION

LEAVING THE STATE.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

A defendant who leaves the state without permission of the judge having jurisdiction of the case is:

(1) considered a fugitive from justice; and

(2) subject to extradition as provided by law.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.42A.htm
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