Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 24.09
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
It shall be within the discretion of the court to judge of the sufficiency of an excuse rendered by a witness, and upon the hearing the court shall render judgment against the witness for the whole or any part of the fine, or shall remit the fine altogether, as to the court may appear proper and right. Said fine shall be collected as fines in misdemeanor cases.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 24.09