Sec. 38.10. BAIL JUMPING AND FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A person lawfully released from custody, with or without bail, on condition that he subsequently appear commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly fails to appear in accordance with the terms of his release.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the appearance was incident to community supervision, parole, or an intermittent sentence.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the actor had a reasonable excuse for his failure to appear in accordance with the terms of his release.
(d) Except as provided in Subsections (e) and (f), an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor if the offense for which the actor's appearance was required is punishable by fine only.
(f) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the offense for which the actor's appearance was required is classified as a felony.
Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Renumbered from Penal Code Sec. 38.11 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Chapter 38 - Obstructing Governmental Operation
Section 38.02. Failure to Identify
Section 38.03. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
Section 38.04. Evading Arrest or Detention
Section 38.05. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
Section 38.07. Permitting or Facilitating Escape
Section 38.08. Effect of Unlawful Custody
Section 38.09. Implements for Escape
Section 38.10. Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Section 38.11. Prohibited Substances and Items in Correctional or Civil Commitment Facility
Section 38.111. Improper Contact With Victim
Section 38.114. Contraband in Correctional Facility
Section 38.12. Barratry and Solicitation of Professional Employment
Section 38.122. Falsely Holding Oneself Out as a Lawyer
Section 38.123. Unauthorized Practice of Law
Section 38.13. Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct
Section 38.15. Interference With Public Duties
Section 38.151. Interference With Police Service Animals
Section 38.152. Interference With Radio Frequency Licensed to Government Entity
Section 38.16. Preventing Execution of Civil Process
Section 38.17. Failure to Stop or Report Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child
Section 38.171. Failure to Report Felony
Section 38.18. Use of Accident Report Information and Other Information for Pecuniary Gain
Section 38.19. Failure to Provide Notice and Report of Death of Resident of Institution