Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 8.03: MILITARY AID IN SUPPRESSING RIOTS
Civil
What this law says, in plain English
Military or militia units called to help suppress riots or unlawful assemblies must follow orders from the civil officer directing the suppression efforts.
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