Text of article as added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 176 (S.B. 604), Sec. 1

For text of article as added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1233), Sec. 2, see other Art. 2.31.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025

Art. 2.31.  COUNTY JAILERS.  If a jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, has successfully completed a training program provided by the sheriff, the jailer may execute lawful process issued to the jailer by any magistrate or court on a person confined in the jail at which the jailer is employed to the same extent that a peace officer is authorized to execute process under Article 2.13(b)(2), including:
(1)  a warrant under Chapter 15, 17, or 18;
(2)  a capias under Chapter 17 or 23;
(3)  a subpoena under Chapter 20A or 24; or
(4)  an attachment under Chapter 20A or 24.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 176 (S.B. 604), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by: 
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.07, eff. January 1, 2021.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(3), eff. January 1, 2025.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 1233), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2011.
Amended by: 
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 2.08, eff. January 1, 2021.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(3), eff. January 1, 2025.