1. (a) A judge of competent jurisdiction under Article 18A.051 or under Article 18A.202(b) may issue a written interception order under this subchapter during the 48-hour period prescribed by Article 18A.202(c)(2).

2. (b) A written interception order under this subchapter expires on the earlier of:

   1. (1) the 30th day after the date of execution of the order; or
   2. (2) the conclusion of the emergency that initially justified the interception.

3. (c) If an interception order is denied or is not issued within the 48-hour period, the officer shall terminate use of and remove the interception device promptly on the earlier of:

   1. (1) the denial;
   2. (2) the end of the emergency that initially justified the interception; or
   3. (3) the expiration of 48 hours.

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