Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 45A.307
Judicial Actions on Show Cause Hearing
(a)
On the defendant’s showing of good cause for failure to present satisfactory evidence of compliance with the requirements imposed by the judge under this subchapter, the court may allow an additional period during which the defendant may present evidence of the defendant’s compliance with the requirements.(b)
Except as provided by Subsection (c), if on the date of a show cause hearing under Article 45A.306 (Show Cause Hearing on Failure to Comply with Judicial Requirements) or, if applicable, by the conclusion of an additional period provided under Subsection (a), the defendant does not present satisfactory evidence that the defendant complied with the requirements imposed by the judge under this subchapter, the judge may impose the fine assessed or a lesser fine. The imposition of the fine or lesser fine constitutes a final conviction of the defendant.(c)
If the defendant was required to complete a driving safety course or an examination under Article 45A.304 (Deferred Disposition Requirements: Moving Violation Committed by Young Defendant)(b) and on the date of a show cause hearing under Article 45A.306 (Show Cause Hearing on Failure to Comply with Judicial Requirements) or, if applicable, by the conclusion of an additional period provided under Subsection (a), the defendant does not present satisfactory evidence that the defendant completed that course or examination, the judge shall impose the fine assessed. The imposition of the fine constitutes a final conviction of the defendant.
Source:
Article 45A.307 — Judicial Actions on Show Cause Hearing, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm#45A.307 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
