Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 43.01 — DISCHARGING JUDGMENT FOR FINE

CR § 43.01Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 43. EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT

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(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:

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Legislative history

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 974, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, Sec. 5.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.