Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18B.101 — Order authorizing installation and use of pen register, esn reader, or similar equipment
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 18B: INSTALLATION AND USE OF TRACKING EQUIPMENT; ACCESS TO COMMUNICATIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18B.101
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) On presentation of an application under Subchapter B, a judge may order the installation and use of a pen register, ESN reader, or similar equipment by an authorized peace officer commissioned by the department or an authorized peace officer of a designated law enforcement office or agency. (b) On request of the applicant, the judge shall direct in the order that a communication common carrier or a provider of an electronic communications service provide all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to facilitate the installation and use of the device or equipment by the department or designated law enforcement office or agency unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference to the services provided by the carrier or service provider.
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