Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.01 — Discharging judgment for fine
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 43: EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.01
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.
(a) When the sentence against an individual defendant is for fine and costs, he shall be discharged from the same: (1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid; (2) when remitted by the proper authority; (3) when he has remained in custody for the time required by law to satisfy the amount thereof; or (4) when the defendant has discharged the amount of fines and costs in any other manner permitted by this code. (b) When the sentence against a defendant corporation or association is for fine and costs, it shall be discharged from same: (1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid; (2) when the execution against the corporation or association has been fully satisfied; or (3) when the judgment has been fully satisfied in any other manner.
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