(b) An officer who comes into custody of property governed by Chapter 371, Finance Code, that is alleged to have been stolen shall hold the property subject to the order of the proper court regardless of whether the ownership of the property is contested or disputed.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 860, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 3.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 752, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 47 - Disposition of Stolen Property
Article 47.01. Subject to Order of Court
Article 47.01a. Restoration When No Trial Is Pending
Article 47.02. Restored on Trial
Article 47.04. Restored to Owner
Article 47.07. Owner May Recover
Article 47.08. Written Instrument
Article 47.09. Claimant to Pay Charges
Article 47.10. Charges of Officer