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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 7.15 — MAY ORDER PROTECTION

CR § 7.15Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 7. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES TO PREVENT OFFENSES

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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.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 7.15 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.