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(a) The district or county attorney may bring an action in the name of the state for breach of a bond executed under Article 9A.002 within two years after the date of the breach.
(b) Showing the defendant continued, after executing the bond, to carry on the trade, business, or occupation for which the bond was executed is sufficient proof of the defendant's breach of the bond. The full amount of the bond may be recovered from the defendant and the defendant's sureties.
(c) An action brought under this article is governed by the same rules governing a civil action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. § 9A.005. Action for Breach of Bond - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/code-of-criminal-procedure/crim-ptx-crim-pro-art-9a-005/
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