Art. 23.04.  IN MISDEMEANOR CASE.  In misdemeanor cases, the capias or summons shall issue from a court having jurisdiction of the case on the filing of an information or complaint.  The summons shall be issued only upon request of the attorney representing the State and on the determination of probable cause by the judge, and shall follow the same form and procedure as in a felony case.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Amended by: 
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 3060), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.