Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 45A.107
Bail
(a)
A justice or judge may require a defendant to give a personal bond to secure the defendant’s appearance in accordance with this code.(b)
A justice or judge may not, either instead of or in addition to the personal bond, require a defendant to give a bail bond unless:(1)
the defendant fails to appear in accordance with this code with respect to the applicable offense; and(2)
the justice or judge determines that:(A)
the defendant has sufficient resources or income to give a bail bond; and(B)
a bail bond is necessary to secure the defendant’s appearance in accordance with this code.(c)
If a defendant required to give a bail bond in accordance with Subsection (b) does not give the bail bond within 48 hours after the issuance of the applicable order, the justice or judge:(1)
shall reconsider the requirement for the defendant to give the bail bond and presume that the defendant does not have sufficient resources or income to give the bond; and(2)
may require the defendant to give a personal bond.(d)
A defendant may be held in custody if the defendant:(1)
refuses to give a personal bond; or(2)
except as provided by Subsection (c), refuses or otherwise fails to give a bail bond.
Source:
Article 45A.107 — Bail, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm#45A.107 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
