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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 8.04 — Dispersing riot

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

Part of Chapter 8: SUPPRESSION OF RIOTS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 8.04

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. 8.04Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Whenever a number of persons are assembled together in such a manner as to constitute a riot, according to the penal law of the State, it is the duty of every magistrate or peace officer to cause such persons to disperse. This may either be done by commanding them to disperse or by arresting the persons engaged, if necessary, either with or without warrant.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 8.04 (official source deep link)
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