38.09 – IMPLEMENTS FOR ESCAPE. (a) A person commits an
Texas Penal Code § 38.09
Summary
This law makes it a crime to introduce or provide items that could help someone escape from a correctional facility. It applies to anyone who intends to facilitate an escape by supplying a deadly weapon or other useful items to inmates or individuals in custody.
Criminalizes introducing escape tools into correctional facilities.
Third-degree felony for non-deadly items; second-degree for deadly weapons.
Applies to all individuals, not just inmates.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's IMPLEMENTS FOR ESCAPE. (a) A person commits an law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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