Feast v. State

OPINION

TIJERINA, Justice.

This is an extradition case. Appellant was denied relief in a writ of habeas corpus proceeding and was remanded to custody pending extradition to the State of Louisiana.

The central issue is whether the Louisiana agent’s commission and Louisiana Governor’s warrant must comply with the authentication and certification requirements of TEX.REV.CIV.STAT.ANN. art. 3731a, § 4 (Vernon Supp.1982-1983). Appellant attacks the validity of the Louisiana agent’s commission and the Louisiana Governor’s warrant on the grounds that they were not authenticated. Ordinarily the State…