Sec. 543.009. COMPLIANCE WITH OR VIOLATION OF PROMISE TO APPEAR. (a) A person may comply with a written promise to appear in court by an appearance by counsel.
(b) A person who wilfully violates a written promise to appear in court, given as provided by this subchapter, commits a misdemeanor regardless of the disposition of the charge on which the person was arrested.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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