Texas § 13A.551 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE.

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§ 13A.551 — FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE.

Texas § 13A.551

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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure Code Ann. § 13A.551 (2026).

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Art. 13A.551. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE. An offense under Chapter 62 may be prosecuted in any county in which:

(1)an element of the offense occurs;

(2)the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement under Chapter 62 ;

(3)the defendant has indicated that the defendant intends to reside, regardless of whether the defendant establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;

(4)the defendant is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the defendant's most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62 ; or

(5)the defendant resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the defendant has been in the county or intends to stay in the county.

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Art. 13A.551. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE. An offense under Chapter 62 may be prosecuted in any county in which:
(1) an element of the offense occurs;
(2) the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement under Chapter 62 ;
(3) the defendant has indicated that the defendant intends to reside, regardless of whether the defendant establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;
(4) the defendant is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the defendant's most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62 ; or
(5) the defendant resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the defendant has been in the county or intends to stay in the county.