# Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.03: SEARCH WARRANT MAY ORDER ARREST

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.03
- **Heading:** SEARCH WARRANT MAY ORDER ARREST
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18 / Section 18.03

## Text

If the facts presented to the magistrate under Article 18.02 of this chapter also establish the existence of probable cause that a person has committed some offense under the laws of this state, the search warrant may, in addition, order the arrest of such person.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.01 § 18.01. SEARCH WARRANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.01.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.02 § 18.02. GROUNDS FOR ISSUANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.02.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.03 § 18.03. SEARCH WARRANT MAY ORDER ARREST.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.03.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.04 § 18.04. CONTENTS OF WARRANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.04.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.05 § 18.05. WARRANTS FOR FIRE, HEALTH, AND CODE INSPECTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.05.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.06 § 18.06. EXECUTION OF WARRANTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.06.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.07 § 18.07. DAYS ALLOWED FOR WARRANT TO RUN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.07.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.08 § 18.08. POWER OF OFFICER EXECUTING WARRANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.08.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.09 § 18.09. SHALL SEIZE ACCUSED AND PROPERTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.09.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.10 § 18.10. HOW RETURN MADE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.10.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.011 § 18.011. SEALING OF AFFIDAVIT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.011.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.11 § 18.11. CUSTODY OF PROPERTY FOUND.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.11.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.12 § 18.12. MAGISTRATE SHALL INVESTIGATE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.12.md)
- [Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.13 § 18.13. SHALL DISCHARGE DEFENDANT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ccr_C18_S18.13.md)

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