Sec. 1704.208. BOND LIABILITY. (a) A person executing a bail bond is relieved of liability on the bond on the date of disposition of the case for which the bond is executed.
(b) For purposes of this section, disposition of a case occurs on the date the case is dismissed or the principal is acquitted or convicted.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1704 - Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties
Subchapter E. Bonding Business
Section 1704.201. Acceptance of License Holder Bail Bonds
Section 1704.202. Record Requirements
Section 1704.203. Bail Bond Limit; Additional Security
Section 1704.204. Payment of Final Judgment
Section 1704.205. Bail Bond Settlement
Section 1704.206. Replacement of Security
Section 1704.207. Surrender of Principal; Contest
Section 1704.208. Bond Liability
Section 1704.209. Bond Discharged on Appeal
Section 1704.210. Withdrawal of Security
Section 1704.211. Corporate Power of Attorney
Section 1704.212. Effect of Default by Corporation; Notice Required