CHAPTER 124. PRIVILEGE TO INVESTIGATE THEFT
CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE
TITLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 124. PRIVILEGE TO INVESTIGATE THEFT
Sec. 124.001. DETENTION. A person who reasonably believes that
another has stolen or is attempting to steal property is
privileged to detain that person in a reasonable manner and for a
reasonable time to investigate ownership of the property.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.