Tex. Const. art. 1, § 9
- Constitution
- Constitution of Texas
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES. The people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers and possessions, from all unreasonable seizures or searches, and no warrant to search any place, or to seize any person or thing, shall issue without describing them as near as may be, nor without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation. (Feb. 15, 1876.)
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