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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.154 — Leaving the state

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

Part of Chapter 42A: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.154

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. 42A.154Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

A defendant who leaves the state without permission of the judge having jurisdiction of the case is: (1) considered a fugitive from justice; and (2) subject to extradition as provided by law.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.154 (official source deep link)
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