Sec. 543.005. PROMISE TO APPEAR; RELEASE. To secure release, the person arrested must make a written promise to appear in court by signing the written notice prepared by the arresting officer. The signature may be obtained on a duplicate form or on an electronic device capable of creating a copy of the signed notice. The arresting officer shall retain the paper or electronic original of the notice and deliver the copy of the notice to the person arrested. The officer shall then promptly release the person from custody.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 701, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle C - Rules of the Road
Chapter 543 - Arrest and Prosecution of Violators
Subchapter A. Arrest and Charging Procedures; Notices and Promises to Appear
Section 543.001. Arrest Without Warrant Authorized
Section 543.002. Person Arrested to Be Taken Before Magistrate
Section 543.003. Notice to Appear Required: Person Not Taken Before Magistrate
Section 543.004. Notice to Appear Required: Certain Offenses
Section 543.005. Promise to Appear; Release
Section 543.006. Time and Place of Appearance
Section 543.007. Notice to Appear: Commercial Vehicle or License
Section 543.008. Violation by Officer
Section 543.009. Compliance With or Violation of Promise to Appear
Section 543.010. Specifications of Speeding Charge
Section 543.011. Persons Licensed by State Department or Claiming Diplomatic or Consular Immunity