Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.263 — Civil collection of fines and costs after judgment

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

Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.263

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. 45A.263Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

If, after a judgment and sentence is entered, the defendant defaults in payment of a fine, the justice or judge may order the fine and costs collected by execution against the defendant's property in the same manner as a judgment in a civil suit.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.263 (official source deep link)
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