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Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.3863

UNAUTHORIZED CONTRACT WITH BAIL BOND SURETY; OFFENSE

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Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.3863, UNAUTHORIZED CONTRACT WITH BAIL BOND SURETY; OFFENSE, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/703190
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person contracts with or is employed by a bail bond surety as defined by Chapter 1704 to secure the appearance of a person who has violated Section 38.10, Penal Code, unless the person is: (1) a peace officer; (2) an individual licensed as a private investigator; or (3) a commissioned security officer employed by a licensed guard company. (b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a state jail felony.