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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 4.13

Justice May Forfeit Bond

Courts and Criminal Jurisdiction

A justice of the peace shall have the power to take forfeitures of all bonds given for the appearance of any party at his court, regardless of the amount.

Official text of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.