A defendant who leaves the state without permission of the judge having jurisdiction of the case is:

1. (1) considered a fugitive from justice; and
2. (2) subject to extradition as provided by law.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.