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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 9A.005 — ACTION FOR BREACH OF BOND

CR § 9A.005Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 9A. TRADE, BUSINESS, OR OCCUPATION INJURIOUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH

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(a)The district or county attorney may bring an action in the name of the state for breach of a bond executed under Article 9A.002 within two years after the date of the breach.
(b)Showing the defendant continued, after executing the bond, to carry on the trade, business, or occupation for which the bond was executed is sufficient proof of the defendant's breach of the bond. The full amount of the bond may be recovered from the defendant and the defendant's sureties.
(c)An action brought under this article is governed by the same rules governing a civil action. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 (H.B. 1610), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2027. Text of article effective on April 01, 2027

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 9A.005 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.