An offense of escape under § 38.06, Penal Code, or unauthorized absence under § 38.113, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in:
(1) the county in which the offense of escape or unauthorized absence was committed; or

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13.28

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

(2) the county in which the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was placed in custody, detained, or required to submit to treatment.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025