(b) A citation to a surety who is an individual shall be served to the individual at the address shown on the face of the bond or the last known address of the individual.
(c) A citation to a surety that is a corporation or other entity shall be served to the attorney designated for service of process by the corporation or entity under Chapter 804, Insurance Code.
(d) By filing the waiver or designation in writing with the clerk of the court, a surety may waive service of citation or may designate a person other than the surety or the surety's attorney to receive service of citation under this article. The waiver or designation is effective until a written revocation is filed with the clerk.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 743 (H.B. 2767), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 657 (H.B. 1158), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 22 - Forfeiture of Bail
Article 22.01. Bail Forfeited, When
Article 22.02. Manner of Taking a Forfeiture
Article 22.03. Citation to Sureties
Article 22.035. Citation to Defendant Posting Cash Bond
Article 22.04. Requisites of Citation
Article 22.05. Citation as in Civil Actions
Article 22.06. Citation by Publication
Article 22.07. Cost of Publication
Article 22.08. Service Out of the State
Article 22.09. When Surety Is Dead
Article 22.10. Scire Facias Docket
Article 22.11. Sureties May Answer
Article 22.12. Proceedings Not Set Aside for Defect of Form
Article 22.125. Powers of the Court
Article 22.13. Causes Which Will Exonerate
Article 22.15. Judgment Final by Default
Article 22.16. Remittitur After Forfeiture