(a) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice may own an interception device for a use or purpose authorized by § 500.008, Government Code.
(b) The inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, a commissioned officer of that office, or a person acting in the presence and under the direction of the commissioned officer may possess, install, operate, or monitor the interception device as provided by § 500.008, Government Code.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 18A.302

  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005