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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 13A.263. Computer Offenses

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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(a) In this article, “access,” “computer,” “computer network,” “computer program,” “computer system,” and “owner” have the meanings assigned by Section 33.01, Penal Code.

(b) An offense under Chapter 33, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county:

(1) that is the principal place of business of the owner or lessee of a computer, computer network, or computer system involved in the offense;

(2) in which a defendant had control or possession of:

(A) any proceeds of the offense; or

(B) any books, records, documents, property, negotiable instruments, computer programs, or other material used in furtherance of the offense;

(3) from which, to which, or through which access to a computer, computer network, computer program, or computer system was made in violation of Chapter 33, Penal Code, whether by wires, electromagnetic waves, microwaves, or any other means of communication; or

(4) in which an individual who is a victim of the offense resides.

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