Texas Statutes
Chapter 43 - Execution of Judgment
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.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1263 (H.B. 3060), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 3.02, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 106 (S.B. 1373), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.

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