Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 49.20

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 49.20 - Requisites of Warrant

A warrant of arrest issued under Article 49.19 of this code is sufficient if it:

(1) is issued in the name of "The State of Texas";

(2) specifies the name of the person whose arrest is ordered or, if the person's name is unknown, reasonably describes the person;

(3) recites in plain language the offense with which the person is charged; and

(4) is signed and dated by a justice of the peace.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 49.20

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 529, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.