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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 556.105. Execution and Return of Warrant

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

(a) A warrant issued under this chapter must be executed and returned not later than the 10th day after the date of the warrant's issuance unless the judge allows additional time in the warrant after a showing by the board of a need for additional time.

(b) A person who seizes property under a warrant shall provide a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken by:

(1) giving the copy and receipt to the person from whom or from whose facility the property was taken;  or

(2) leaving the copy and receipt at the facility from which the property was taken.

(c) The return of the warrant shall be made promptly and be accompanied by a written inventory of any property taken.  The inventory shall be:

(1) prepared in the presence of the person executing the warrant and of:

(A) the person from whose possession or facility the property was taken, if present;  or

(B) at least one credible person other than the person preparing the inventory;  and

(2) verified by the person executing the warrant.

(d) The judge, on request, shall deliver a copy of the inventory to:

(1) the person from whose possession or facility the property was taken;  and

(2) the applicant for the warrant.

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