Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 15.06

Arrest Warrant Extends Statewide

Arrest Warrant Extends Statewide (Art. 15.06): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • A warrant of arrest issued by a county or district clerk, or by a magistrate (other than a mayor of an incorporated city or town), extends to any part of the State
  • May be executed in any county by the peace officer it is directed to or transferred to

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Where in Texas may an arrest warrant be executed?

  1. Only in the county where issued
  2. Anywhere in the state, by any peace officer of the State Correct
  3. Only in adjacent counties
  4. Only at the suspect's home
Why: Art. 15.06: an arrest warrant issued by a magistrate of any county in Texas extends to any part of the state and may be executed by any peace officer of the State.
Statute: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 15.06