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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18B.153 — Admissibility of evidence obtained

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.153

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. 18B.153Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

The state may not use as evidence in a criminal proceeding any information gained through the use of a pen register or trap and trace device installed under this subchapter if an authorized peace officer: (1) does not apply for authorization for the pen register or trap and trace device; or (2) applies for but does not obtain that authorization.

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