Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.3863

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1702.3863 - Unauthorized Contract With Bail Bond Surety; Offense

(a) A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or is employed by a bail bond surety as defined by Chapter 1704 to secure the appearance of a person who has violated Section 38.10, Penal Code, unless the person is:

(1) a peace officer;

(2) an individual licensed as a private investigator; or

(3) a commissioned security officer employed by a licensed guard company.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.

Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.3863

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 595,Sec. 5.109, eff. 9/1/2019.

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146, Sec. 4.97, eff. 9/1/2009.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.673(a), eff. 9/1/2001.