Does Texas have laws against harboring a fugitive?
This person knowingly took a fugitive out of the state of IA to TX
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Robert Tuthill ·
Yes. Texas has a criminal offense entitled "Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution." It is under 38.05 in the Penal Code.
It is a Class A Misdemeanor or a Third Degree Felony depending on the circumstances.
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