Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 43.015
Definitions
(1)
“Capias” means a writ that is:(A)
issued by a court having jurisdiction of a case after judgment and sentence; and(B)
directed “To any peace officer of the State of Texas” and commanding the officer to arrest a person convicted of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately or on a day or at a term stated in the writ.(2)
“Capias pro fine” means a writ that is:(A)
issued by a court having jurisdiction of a case after judgment and sentence for unpaid fines and costs; and(B)
directed “To any peace officer of the State of Texas” and commanding the officer to arrest a person convicted of an offense and bring the arrested person before that court immediately.(3)
“Cost” includes any fee, including a reimbursement fee, imposed on a defendant by the court.
Source:
Article 43.015 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.43.htm#43.015 (accessed May 26, 2025).