Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 18B.151

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 18B.151 - Emergency Installation and Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device

(a) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 488 (H.B. 3363), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.

(b) A peace officer authorized to possess, install, operate, or monitor a device under Subchapter E, Chapter 18A, may install and use a pen register or trap and trace device if the peace officer reasonably believes:

(1) an immediate life-threatening situation exists that:

(A) is within the territorial jurisdiction of the peace officer or another officer the peace officer is assisting; and

(B) requires the installation of a pen register or trap and trace device before an order authorizing the installation and use can, with due diligence, be obtained under this chapter; and

(2) there are sufficient grounds under this chapter on which to obtain an order authorizing the installation and use of a pen register or trap and trace device.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18B.151

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 488,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2021.

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1058,Sec. 1.02, eff. 1/1/2019.