Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 6.02
Threat to Take Life


If, within the hearing of a magistrate, one person shall threaten to take the life of another, including that of his spouse, or himself, the magistrate shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the person making the threat, or in case of emergency, he may himself immediately arrest such person.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.
Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.

Source: Article 6.02 — Threat to Take Life, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­6.­htm#6.­02 (accessed May 4, 2024).

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

Art. 6.02’s source at texas​.gov