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What is the actual Texas law for fleeing in a vehicle?

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Texas Penal Code 38.04 : A person commits an offense if he intentionally flees from a person he knows is a peace officer attempting lawfully to arrest or detain him...

Fleeing in a vehicle is a 3rd degree felony.

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