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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1704.301

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

A bail bond surety may not hold security for the payment of a bail bond fee or to assure the principal’s appearance in court for more than 30 days after the date on which the owner of the security:
(1) requests return of the security in writing; and
(2) submits to the bail bond surety written evidence of the conclusion of:
(A) the payment agreement; or
(B) all of the criminal cases for which the security was given.