Texas § CR.22 - FUGITIVES FROM THIS STATE
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CR.22 — FUGITIVES FROM THIS STATE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CR.22. FUGITIVES FROM THIS STATE
FUGITIVES FROM THIS STATE; DUTY OF GOVERNOR. Whenever the Governor of this State shall demand a person charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of his bail, probation or parole in this State, from the Executive Authority of any other State, or from the Chief Justice or an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia authorized to receive such demand under the laws of the United States, he shall issue a warrant under the state seal, to some agent, commanding him to receive the person so charged if delivered to him and convey him to the proper officer of the county in this State in which the offense was committed, or in which the prosecution for such offense is then pending.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.22
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.22 cover?
Section CR.22 ("FUGITIVES FROM THIS STATE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CR.22?
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Is this the official text of Texas law?
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