(1) the judge of competent jurisdiction for the administrative judicial region described by Article 18A.053 is absent or unable to serve; or
(2) exigent circumstances exist.
(b) Exigent circumstances under Subsection (a)(2) do not include a denial of a previous application on the same facts and circumstances.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 18A - Detection, Interception, and Use of Wire, Oral, and Electronic Communications
Subchapter B. Application for Interception Order
Article 18A.051. Judge of Competent Jurisdiction
Article 18A.052. Request for Filing of Interception Application