Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.045

This is the official text of Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.045, part of Texas’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Texas.

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§ 17.045. BAIL BOND CERTIFICATES.

Official statutory text

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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