Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 18A.101 - Offenses for Which Interception Order May Be Issued A judge of competent jurisdiction may issue an interception order only if the prosecutor applying for the order shows probable cause to believe that the interception will provide evidence of the commission of:
(1) a felony under any of the following provisions of the Health and Safety Code: (A) Chapter 481, other than felony possession of marihuana;(2) an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code:(F) Chapter 34, if the criminal activity giving rise to the proceeds involves the commission of an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, or an offense under federal law or the laws of another state containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense under Title 5;(3) an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit an offense listed in Subdivision (1) or (2).Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 18A.101
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 413,Sec. 3.05, eff. 9/1/2019.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1058,Sec. 1.01, eff. 1/1/2019.