Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 6.01
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
It is the duty of every magistrate, when he may have heard, in any manner, that a threat has been made by one person to do some injury to himself or the person or property of another, including the person or property of his spouse, immediately to give notice to some peace officer, in order that such peace officer may use lawful means to prevent the injury.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 6.01