Texas Family Code - Section 159.801. Grounds For Rendition

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§ 159.801. GROUNDS FOR RENDITION.  (a) In this 
subchapter, "governor" includes an individual performing the 
functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered 
by this chapter.
	(b)  The governor of this state may:                                           
		(1)  demand that the governor of another state 
surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged 
criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the 
support of an obligee;  or
		(2)  on the demand of the governor of another state, 
surrender an individual found in this state who is charged 
criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the 
support of an obligee.
	(c)  A provision for extradition of individuals not 
inconsistent with this chapter applies to the demand even if the 
individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding 
state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled from 
that state.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1247, § 42, eff. Sept. 1, 
2003.

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