Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 841.0837 - Emergency Detention Order The office may issue an emergency detention order for a committed person's immediate apprehension and transportation to an office-designated location for the purpose of:
(1) returning the person to a more restrictive setting following:(A) a transfer to less restrictive housing and supervision under Section 841.0834; or(B) a release under Section 841.0836; or(2) for a recently committed person who is not in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the time the commitment order is entered, bringing the person under the supervision of the office.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.0837
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 431,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 34,Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2017.