Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 18B.053
Application Requirements


An application under this subchapter must:

(1)

be made in writing under oath;

(2)

include the name of the subscriber and the telephone number and location of the communication device on which the pen register, ESN reader, trap and trace device, or similar equipment will be used, to the extent that information is known or is reasonably ascertainable; and

(3)

state that the installation and use of the device or equipment will likely produce information that is material to an ongoing criminal investigation.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2019.

Source: Article 18B.053 — Application Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­18B.­htm#18B.­053 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

18B.001
Definitions
18B.051
Requirements Regarding Request for and Filing of Application
18B.052
Jurisdiction
18B.053
Application Requirements
18B.101
Order Authorizing Installation and Use of Pen Register, Esn Reader, or Similar Equipment
18B.102
Order Authorizing Installation and Use of Trap and Trace Device or Similar Equipment
18B.103
Compensation for Carrier or Service Provider
18B.104
Duration of Order
18B.105
Sealing Records of Application and Order
18B.151
Emergency Installation and Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device
18B.152
Order Authorizing Emergency Installation and Use
18B.153
Admissibility of Evidence Obtained
18B.201
Definition
18B.202
Order Authorizing Installation and Use of Mobile Tracking Device
18B.203
Jurisdiction
18B.204
Notification of Judge Following Activation of Mobile Tracking Device
18B.205
Duration of Order
18B.206
Removal of Device
18B.207
Nonapplicability
18B.251
Policy Required
18B.252
Peace Officers Authorized to Possess, Install, Operate, or Monitor Equipment
18B.253
Limitation: Pen Registers
18B.254
Application or Order Not Required for Certain Searches
18B.301
Compliance Audit
18B.302
Report of Expenditures
18B.321
Applicability
18B.322
Warrant Required for Certain Location Information Held in Electronic Storage
18B.323
Issuance of Warrant
18B.324
Duration
18B.325
Emergency Disclosure
18B.326
Certain Evidence Not Admissible
18B.351
Government Access to Electronic Customer Data
18B.352
Court Order for Government Access to Stored Customer Data
18B.353
Warrant Issued in This State: Applicability
18B.354
Warrant Issued in This State: Application and Issuance of Warrant
18B.355
Warrant Issued in This State: Execution of Warrant
18B.356
Warrant Issued in This State: Compliance with Warrant
18B.357
Warrant Issued in This State: Authentication of Records by Service Provider
18B.358
Warrant Issued in Another State
18B.359
Government Access to Certain Stored Customer Data Without Legal Process
18B.401
Backup Preservation of Electronic Customer Data
18B.402
Notice to Subscriber or Customer
18B.403
Release of Copy of Electronic Customer Data
18B.404
Destruction of Copy of Electronic Customer Data
18B.405
Request for Copy of Electronic Customer Data by Authorized Peace Officer
18B.406
Proceedings to Quash Subpoena or Vacate Court Order
18B.451
Subpoena Authority
18B.452
Report of Issuance of Subpoena
18B.453
Compliance with Policy for Installation and Use of Equipment
18B.501
Preclusion of Notification
18B.502
Disclosure by Service Provider Prohibited
18B.503
Reimbursement of Costs
18B.551
Cause of Action
18B.552
No Cause of Action
18B.553
Exclusivity of Remedies

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

Art. 18B.053’s source at texas​.gov