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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 8.04 — DISPERSING RIOT

CR § 8.04Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 8. SUPPRESSION OF RIOTS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES

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Whenever a number of persons are assembled together in such a manner as to constitute a riot, according to the penal law of the State, it is the duty of every magistrate or peace officer to cause such persons to disperse. This may either be done by commanding them to disperse or by arresting the persons engaged, if necessary, either with or without warrant.

Legislative history

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

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 8.04 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.