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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) All process issued by a municipal court:
(1) may be served by a peace officer or marshal of the municipality in which the court is located; and
(2) shall be served by a peace officer or marshal described by Subdivision (1) if directed by the court.
(b) Process must be served under Subsection (a) in accordance with the law governing a sheriff's or constable's service of process issued by a justice court, as applicable.
(c) A peace officer or marshal of a municipality may serve process issued by a municipal court in that municipality anywhere in the county or counties in which the municipality is located.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 45A.103. Service of Process for Municipal Court - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-45a-103/
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