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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14.04 — When felony has been committed

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

Part of Chapter 14: ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14.04

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. 14.04Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Where it is shown by satisfactory proof to a peace officer, upon the representation of a credible person, that a felony has been committed, and that the offender is about to escape, so that there is no time to procure a warrant, such peace officer may, without warrant, pursue and arrest the accused.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 14.04 (official source deep link)
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