Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 14.051
Arrest by Peace Officer from Other Jurisdiction


(a)

A peace officer commissioned and authorized by another state to make arrests for felonies who is in fresh pursuit of a person for the purpose of arresting that person for a felony may continue the pursuit into this state and arrest the person.

(b)

In this article, “fresh pursuit” means a pursuit without unreasonable delay by a peace officer of a person the officer reasonably suspects has committed a felony.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 997, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

Source: Article 14.051 — Arrest by Peace Officer from Other Jurisdiction, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­14.­htm#14.­051 (accessed May 4, 2024).

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

Art. 14.051’s source at texas​.gov