Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 6.03. On Attempt To Injure

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Art. 6.03. [74] [118] [108] ON ATTEMPT TO INJURE.  Whenever, 
in the presence or within the observation of a magistrate, an 
attempt is made by one person to inflict an injury upon himself or 
to the person or property of another, including the person or 
property of his spouse, it is his duty to use all lawful means to 
prevent the injury.  This may be done, either by verbal order to a 
peace officer to interfere and prevent the injury, or by the 
issuance of an order of arrest against the offender, or by arresting 
the offender;  for which purpose he may call upon all persons 
present to assist in making the arrest.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.  
Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 366, ch. 164, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 
1, 1979.

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