Sec. 31.125. VIOLATIONS; NOTICE TO APPEAR. (a) An enforcement officer who arrests a person for a violation of this chapter may deliver to the alleged violator a written notice to appear within 15 days after the date of the violation before the justice court having jurisdiction of the offense.
(b) The person arrested shall sign the notice to appear promising to make his appearance in accordance with the requirements set forth in the notice. After signing the notice the person may be released. Failure to appear before the court in the county having jurisdiction constitutes a violation of the chapter. A warrant for the arrest of the person failing to appear may be issued.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Enforcement and Penalties
Section 31.121. Enforcement Officers
Section 31.1211. Jurisdiction of Municipal Peace Officers
Section 31.122. Water Safety Vessels: Lights
Section 31.123. Required Response to Police Water Safety Vessel
Section 31.124. Inspection of Vessels
Section 31.125. Violations; Notice to Appear
Section 31.127. Penalties and Fines
Section 31.128. Disposition of Fines
Section 31.129. Violation and Enforcement of Sewage Disposal Regulations
Section 31.130. Boater Education Course Permitted in Lieu of Fine
Section 31.131. Boater Education Course Required for Certain Violations
Section 31.132. Reporting Procedures for Enforcement Officers