Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.551
This is the official text of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 13A.551, part of Texas’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Texas.
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§ 13A.551. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE.
Official statutory text
An offense under Chapter 62 may be prosecuted in any county in which:
(1) an element of the offense occurs;
(2) the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement under Chapter 62;
(3) the defendant has indicated that the defendant intends to reside, regardless of whether the defendant establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;
(4) the defendant is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the defendant's most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62; or
(5) the defendant resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the defendant has been in the county or intends to stay in the county.
(1) an element of the offense occurs;
(2) the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement under Chapter 62;
(3) the defendant has indicated that the defendant intends to reside, regardless of whether the defendant establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;
(4) the defendant is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the defendant's most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62; or
(5) the defendant resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the defendant has been in the county or intends to stay in the county.
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