SB 1896, 78th R.S. history

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SB 1896, 78th R.S.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest when a person confesses to committing a felony.

Last action: Effective on 9/1/03

Author: John Whitmire
Sponsor: Robert Talton

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2003, 78th R.S.,ch. 989, General and Special Laws of Texas

Companion:

HB 982 (Similar)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Enrolled (Senate Research Center)
Introduced (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
ARREST WARRANTS
Crimes--Miscellaneous
Criminal Procedure--General
PEACE OFFICERS

House Committee: Law Enforcement (Joe Driver, Lon Burnam, Yvonne Davis, Timoteo Garza, Glenn Hegar, Suzanna Hupp, Terry Keel)
Minutes: May 12 2003 | May 20 2003
Senate Committee: Criminal Justice (John Whitmire, John Carona, Rodney Ellis, Juan Hinojosa, Steve Ogden, Bill Ratliff, Kel Seliger, Tommy Williams)
Minutes: April 15 2003

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