Sec. 26.047. HABEAS CORPUS. (a) A county court may issue a writ of habeas corpus in any case in which the constitution has not conferred the power on the district courts.
(b) On return of a writ of habeas corpus, the court may remand to custody, admit to bail, or discharge the person imprisoned or detained, as the law and nature of the case require.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 26 - Constitutional County Courts
Subchapter D. Jurisdiction and Powers
Section 26.041. General Jurisdiction; Changes
Section 26.042. Civil Jurisdiction; Juvenile Jurisdiction
Section 26.043. Civil Matters in Which County Court Is Without Jurisdiction
Section 26.044. Certiorari Jurisdiction
Section 26.045. Original Criminal Jurisdiction
Section 26.046. Appellate Criminal Jurisdiction
Section 26.048. Motions Against Court Officers
Section 26.049. Appointment of Counsel