Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 51.11
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The Governor may offer a reward for the apprehension of one accused of a felony in this State who is evading arrest, by causing such offer to be published in such manner as he deems most likely to effect the arrest. The reward shall be paid out of the State Treasury to the person who becomes entitled to it upon a certificate of the Governor reciting the facts which entitle such person to receive it.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 51.11