Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.204 — Written order authorizing interception
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 18A: DETECTION, INTERCEPTION, AND USE OF WIRE, ORAL, AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.204
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.
(a) A judge of competent jurisdiction under Article 18A.051 or under Article 18A.202 (b) may issue a written interception order under this subchapter during the 48-hour period prescribed by Article 18A.202 (c)(2). (b) A written interception order under this subchapter expires on the earlier of: (1) the 30th day after the date of execution of the order; or (2) the conclusion of the emergency that initially justified the interception. (c) If an interception order is denied or is not issued within the 48-hour period, the officer shall terminate use of and remove the interception device promptly on the earlier of: (1) the denial; (2) the end of the emergency that initially justified the interception; or (3) the expiration of 48 hours.
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