Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 18.02
Grounds for Issuance
(a)
A search warrant may be issued to search for and seize:(1)
property acquired by theft or in any other manner which makes its acquisition a penal offense;(2)
property specially designed, made, or adapted for or commonly used in the commission of an offense;(3)
arms and munitions kept or prepared for the purposes of insurrection or riot;(4)
weapons prohibited by the Penal Code;(5)
gambling devices or equipment, altered gambling equipment, or gambling paraphernalia;(6)
obscene materials kept or prepared for commercial distribution or exhibition, subject to the additional rules set forth by law;(7)
a drug, controlled substance, immediate precursor, chemical precursor, or other controlled substance property, including an apparatus or paraphernalia kept, prepared, or manufactured in violation of the laws of this state;(8)
any property the possession of which is prohibited by law;(9)
implements or instruments used in the commission of a crime;(10)
property or items, except the personal writings by the accused, constituting evidence of an offense or constituting evidence tending to show that a particular person committed an offense;(11)
persons;(12)
contraband subject to forfeiture under Chapter 59 (Forfeiture of Contraband) of this code;(13)
electronic customer data held in electronic storage, including the contents of and records and other information related to a wire communication or electronic communication held in electronic storage; or(14)
a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device, subject to Article 18.0215 (Access to Cellular Telephone or Other Wireless Communications Device).(b)
For purposes of Subsection (a)(13):(1)
“Electronic communication” and “wire communication” have the meanings assigned by Article 18A.001 (Definitions).(2)
“Electronic customer data” and “electronic storage” have the meanings assigned by Article 18B.001 (Definitions).
Source:
Article 18.02 — Grounds for Issuance, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.18.htm#18.02
(accessed Mar. 23, 2024).