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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 11.60. Refusing To Execute Writ

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Art. 11.60. [172] [220] [210] REFUSING TO EXECUTE WRIT.  Any 
officer to whom a writ of habeas corpus, or other writ, warrant or 
process authorized by this Chapter shall be directed, delivered or 
tendered, who refuses to execute the same according to his 
directions, or who wantonly delays the service or execution of the 
same, shall be liable to fine as for contempt of court.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             

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