1. (a) An application for an interception order may be made to the judge of competent jurisdiction in an administrative judicial region adjacent to a region described by Article 18A.053 if:

   1. (1) the judge of competent jurisdiction for the administrative judicial region described by Article 18A.053 is absent or unable to serve; or
   2. (2) exigent circumstances exist.
2. (b) Exigent circumstances under Subsection (a)(2) do not include a denial of a previous application on the same facts and circumstances.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2019.