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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.24 — What force may be used

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

Part of Chapter 15: ARREST UNDER WARRANT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.24

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. 15.24Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In making an arrest, all reasonable means are permitted to be used to effect it. No greater force, however, shall be resorted to than is necessary to secure the arrest and detention of the accused.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.24 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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