Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 140B.106 — STORAGE OF SEIZED PROPERTY PENDING FORFEITURE ACTION

CP § 140B.106Title 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 140B. CIVIL REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT RELATED TO RACKETEERING AND UNLAWFUL DEBT COLLECTION · Art. C. CIVIL REMEDIES

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Property taken or detained under this subchapter is not subject to replevin but is considered to be in the custody of the law enforcement officer making the seizure, subject only to the order of the court. When property is seized under this subchapter, pending forfeiture and final disposition, the law enforcement officer may:

(1)place the property under seal;

(2)remove the property to a place designated by a court; or

(3)require another agency authorized by law to take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 4635), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.