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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.451 — False report to induce emergency response

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 13A: VENUE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.451

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.451Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

An offense under Section 42.0601 , Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the defendant resides; (2) the false report was made; or (3) a law enforcement agency or other emergency responder responded to the false report.

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