Tex. Family Code § 157.101
BOND OR SECURITY FOR RELEASE OF RESPONDENT
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- Tex. Family Code § 157.101, BOND OR SECURITY FOR RELEASE OF RESPONDENT, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/643591
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(a) When the court orders the issuance of a capias as provided in this chapter, the court shall also set an appearance bond or security, payable to the obligee or to a person designated by the court, in a reasonable amount.
(b) An appearance bond or security in the amount of $1,000 or a cash bond in the amount of $250 is presumed to be reasonable. Evidence that the respondent has attempted to evade service of process, has previously been found guilty of contempt, or has accrued arrearages over $1,000 is sufficient to rebut the presumption. If the presumption is rebutted, the court shall set a reasonable bond.