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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 15.25 — MAY BREAK DOOR

CR § 15.25Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 15. ARREST UNDER WARRANT

Statute text

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In case of felony, the officer may break down the door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose.

Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.25 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.