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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 43.07 — Execution for fine and costs

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. 43.07

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. 43.07Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In each case of pecuniary fine, an execution may issue for the fine and costs, though a capias pro fine was issued for the defendant; and a capias pro fine may issue for the defendant though an execution was issued against the defendant's property. The execution shall be collected and returned as in civil actions. When the execution has been collected, the defendant shall be at once discharged; and whenever the fine and costs have been legally discharged in any way, the execution shall be returned satisfied.

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