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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7.15 — May order protection

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

Part of Chapter 7: PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES TO PREVENT OFFENSES, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 7.15

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. 7.15Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

When, from the nature of the case and the proof offered to the magistrate, it may appear necessary and proper, he shall have a right to order any peace officer to protect the person or property of any individual threatened; and such peace officer shall have the right to summon aid by requiring any number of citizens of his county to assist in giving the protection.

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