Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.26
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The sheriff may, when he supposes there will be a necessity, order such number of citizens of his county, or request any military or militia company, to aid in preventing the rescue of a prisoner.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 43.26