Title 13, Criminal Code

A. A tracking device search warrant may not be issued except on probable cause, supported by affidavit or oath, naming or particularly describing the person, or particularly describing the property, to be tracked. If the magistrate is satisfied that probable cause exists for the …

A. A cell site simulator device search warrant may not be issued except on probable cause, supported by affidavit or oath, naming or particularly describing the person using the communications device to be identified. If the magistrate is satisfied that probable cause exists for …

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Alien" means a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States as described in 8 United States code section 1101. 2. "Port of entry" means a port of entry in the United Stat…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. It is unlawful for a person who is an alien to enter or attempt to enter this state directly from a foreign nation at any location other than a lawful port of entry. B. It is an affirmative defense to a violation of subsection A of this sectio…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. A person who is an alien commits refusal to comply with an order to return to a foreign nation if all of the following occur: 1. The person is charged with or convicted of an offense under this article. 2. A court, as applicable, issues an ord…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. At any time before a person is convicted of or adjudicated for a violation of section 13-4295.01, a court may dismiss the charge pending against the person and issue a written order in accordance with subsection B of this section. B. A written…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) Notwithstanding any other law, this article may not be enforced in any manner until any part of section 2 of S.B. 4, 88th Leg., 4th Called Sess. (2023) that was enacted in the state of Texas, or any other law of any other state similar thereto, h…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. A state or local government entity, official, employee or contractor is immune from liability for damages arising from a cause of action under the laws of this state resulting from an action taken by the state or local government entity, offic…

(Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) Notwithstanding any other law, If a county or local law enforcement agency does not have the capacity to hold a person who is arrested for or convicted of an offense included in this article, the director of the state department of corrections sh…

(Rpld. 7/1/27) A. Notwithstanding any other law, a claimant may bring an action in superior court seeking compensation from this state if the claimant establishes, by a preponderance of the evidence, that all of the following apply: 1. The claimant was convicted of a felony and s…