Texas criminal code — chapter
Chapter 18A: DETECTION, INTERCEPTION, AND USE OF WIRE, ORAL, AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Chapter 18A of Title 1: CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 18A
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.001 — Definitions
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.002 — Nonapplicability
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.051 — Judge of competent jurisdiction
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.052 — Request for filing of interception application
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.053 — Jurisdiction
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.054 — Alternate jurisdiction
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.055 — Application for interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.101 — Offenses for which interception order may be issued
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.102 — Judicial determinations required for issuance of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.103 — Contents of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.104 — Limitation on covert entry
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.105 — Authority to issue certain ancillary orders
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.106 — Order to third party to assist with execution of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.107 — Duration of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.108 — Extension of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.109 — Report on need for continued interception
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.110 — Subsequent criminal prosecution related to interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.151 — Requirements regarding interception order for communication by specified person
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.152 — Implementation of interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.153 — Motion to modify or quash interception order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.201 — Definitions
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.202 — Possession and use of interception device in emergency situation
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.203 — Consent for emergency interception
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.204 — Written order authorizing interception
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.205 — Certain evidence not admissible
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.251 — Definition
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.252 — Use of interception device by inspector general
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.253 — Reporting use of interception device
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.254 — No expectation of privacy
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.301 — Department of public safety authorized to possess and use interception device
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.302 — Texas department of criminal justice authorized to possess and use interception device
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.303 — Texas juvenile justice department authorized to possess and use interception device
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.351 — Disclosure or use of intercepted communications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.352 — Disclosure under oath
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.353 — Privileged communications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.354 — Disclosure or use of incidentally intercepted communications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.355 — Notice and disclosure of interception application, interception order, and intercepted communications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.356 — Notice of interception required
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.357 — Communications received in evidence
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.358 — Suppression of contents of intercepted communications
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.401 — Sealing of application or order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.402 — Custody of applications and orders
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.403 — Disclosure of application or order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.404 — Destruction of application or order
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.451 — Creation of recordings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.452 — Duplication of recordings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.453 — Sealing and custody of recordings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.454 — Destruction of recordings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.455 — Prerequisite for use or disclosure of recording in certain proceedings
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.501 — Contempt
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.502 — Recovery of civil damages by aggrieved person
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.503 — Action brought by federal or state government; injunction; penalties
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.504 — Good faith defense available
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.505 — No cause of action
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.551 — Report of intercepted communications by judge
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.552 — Report of intercepted communications by prosecutor
- Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18A.553 — Report of intercepted communications by department of public safety
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.