# Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.101: OFFENSES FOR WHICH INTERCEPTION ORDER MAY BE ISSUED

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.101
- **Heading:** OFFENSES FOR WHICH INTERCEPTION ORDER MAY BE ISSUED
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.101

## Text

A judge of competent jurisdiction may issue an interception order only if the prosecutor applying for the order shows probable cause to believe that the interception will provide evidence of the commission of:

(1) a felony under any of the following provisions of the Health and Safety Code:

(A) Chapter 481, other than felony possession of marihuana;

(B) Chapter 483; or

(C) Section 485.032;

(2) an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code:

(A) Section 19.02;

(B) Section 19.03;

(C) Section 20.03;

(D) Section 20.04;

(E) Chapter 20A;

(F) Chapter 34, if the criminal activity giving rise to the proceeds involves the commission of an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, or an offense under federal law or the laws of another state containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense under Title 5;

(G) Section 38.11;

(H) Section 43.04;

(I) Section 43.041;

(J) Section 43.05; or

(K) Section 43.26; or

(3) an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit an offense listed in Subdivision (1) or (2).

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.001 § 18A.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.001.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.002 § 18A.002. NONAPPLICABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.002.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.051 § 18A.051. JUDGE OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.051.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.052 § 18A.052. REQUEST FOR FILING OF INTERCEPTION APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.052.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.053 § 18A.053. JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.053.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.054 § 18A.054. ALTERNATE JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.054.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.055 § 18A.055. APPLICATION FOR INTERCEPTION ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.055.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.101 § 18A.101. OFFENSES FOR WHICH INTERCEPTION ORDER MAY BE ISSUED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.101.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.102 § 18A.102. JUDICIAL DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF INTERCEPTION ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.102.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.103 § 18A.103. CONTENTS OF INTERCEPTION ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.103.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.104 § 18A.104. LIMITATION ON COVERT ENTRY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.104.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.105 § 18A.105. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTAIN ANCILLARY ORDERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.105.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.106 § 18A.106. ORDER TO THIRD PARTY TO ASSIST WITH EXECUTION OF INTERCEPTION ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.106.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.107 § 18A.107. DURATION OF INTERCEPTION ORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18A_S18A.107.md)

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