Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 44.16
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
If the defendant is not in custody, a notice of appeal as provided in Article 44.13 shall have no effect whatever until the required appeal bond has been given and approved. The appeal bond shall be given within ten days after the sentence of the court has been rendered, except as provided in Article 27.14 of this code.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 44.16