Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 22.05: CITATION AS IN CIVIL ACTIONS
What this law says, in plain English
A surety is entitled to notice by citation using civil action procedures unless waived. Notice to the defendant is required only if an address was provided on the bond.
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