A Texas Warrant for the Arrest of a Witness or Material Witness in a Pending Criminal Case is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement to take a person into custody if they have been identified as a witness or material witness in a criminal case. The warrant is issued by a judge and is binding on law enforcement. It is typically issued after a motion to compel the witness to appear at the criminal trial is filed by the prosecutor. There are two main types of Texas Warrant for the Arrest of a Witness or Material Witness in a Pending Criminal Case: an arrest warrant and a bench warrant. An arrest warrant is issued by a judge and authorizes law enforcement to apprehend and detain the witness or material witness until such time as they can appear at the trial. A bench warrant is issued by a judge and orders the witness or material witness to appear before the court. Failure to comply with the instructions of either an arrest or bench warrant can result in criminal charges being filed against the witness or material witness.