Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18B.152: ORDER AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY INSTALLATION AND USE

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Peace officers installing surveillance devices must report to the prosecutor and obtain a court order within 48 hours. If no order is issued within 48 hours, the device must be removed.

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