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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.045 — Bail bond certificates

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 17: BAIL, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.045

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.045Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

A bail bond certificate with respect to which a fidelity and surety company has become surety as provided in the Automobile Club Services Act, or for any truck and bus association incorporated in this state, when posted by the person whose signature appears thereon, shall be accepted as bail bond in an amount not to exceed $200 to guarantee the appearance of such person in any court in this state when the person is arrested for violation of any motor vehicle law of this state or ordinance of any municipality in this state, except for the offense of driving while intoxicated or for any felony, and the alleged violation was committed prior to the date of expiration shown on such bail bond certificate.

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