Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 21
This is the official text of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 21, part of Texas’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Texas.
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§ 21. GOVERNOR MAY RECALL WARRANT OR ISSUE ALIAS.
Official statutory text
The governor may recall his warrant of the arrest or may issue another warrant whenever he deems proper. Each warrant issued by the Governor shall expire and be of no force and effect when not executed within one year from the date thereof.
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