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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 55A.001

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

This subchapter applies to a person who has been placed under a custodial or noncustodial arrest for commission of a felony or misdemeanor.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025