Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.25 — May break door

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. 15.25

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. 15.25Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In case of felony, the officer may break down the door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.25 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.