Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 6.02
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
If, within the hearing of a magistrate, one person shall threaten to take the life of another, including that of his spouse, or himself, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the person making the threat, or in case of emergency, he may himself immediately arrest such person.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 6.02