Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.103 — Service of process for municipal court
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.103
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) All process issued by a municipal court: (1) may be served by a peace officer or marshal of the municipality in which the court is located; and (2) shall be served by a peace officer or marshal described by Subdivision (1) if directed by the court. (b) Process must be served under Subsection (a) in accordance with the law governing a sheriff's or constable's service of process issued by a justice court, as applicable. (c) A peace officer or marshal of a municipality may serve process issued by a municipal court in that municipality anywhere in the county or counties in which the municipality is located.
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