Texas § PW.61.0221 - DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY
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§ PW.61.0221. DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY
DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY. (a) If a person is finally convicted of an offense under Section 61.022 , the court entering judgment may order that a weapon or other personal property used in the commission of the offense be destroyed or forfeited to the department. (b) If the department receives a forfeiture order from a court under this section, the department may: (1) use the property in the department's normal operations; (2) sell or transfer the property; or (3) destroy the property. (c) The department shall deposit money from the sale of forfeited property under this section in the game, fish, and water safety account. (d) This section does not apply to a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 603 (H.B. 2037 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PW.61.0221
What does The Texas Constitution § PW.61.0221 cover?
Section PW.61.0221 ("DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY") 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.
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