Section 43.01 - Discharging Judgment for Fine(a) When the sentence against an individual defendant is for fine and costs, he shall be discharged from the same:(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;(2) when remitted by the proper authority;(3) when he has remained in custody for the time required by law to satisfy the amount thereof; or(4) when the defendant has discharged the amount of fines and costs in any other manner permitted by this code.(b) When the sentence against a defendant corporation or association is for fine and costs, it shall be discharged from same:(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;(2) when the execution against the corporation or association has been fully satisfied; or(3) when the judgment has been fully satisfied in any other manner.Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 43.01
Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 974, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. 1/1/1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 5.04, eff. 9/1/1993.Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.