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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
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Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
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Chapter 7. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES TO PREVENT OFFENSES |
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Art. 7.15. MAY ORDER PROTECTION |
| When, from the nature of the case and the proof offered to the magistrate, it may appear necessary and proper, he shall have a right to order any peace officer to protect the person or property of any individual threatened; and such peace officer shall have the right to summon aid by requiring any number of citizens of his county to assist in giving the protection. |
| Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. |