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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - Article 17.22. May Take Bail In Felony

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Art. 17.22. [288] [338] [326] MAY TAKE BAIL IN FELONY.  In a 
felony case, if the court before which the same is pending is not in 
session in the county where the defendant is in custody, the 
sheriff, or other peace officer having him in custody, may take his 
bail bond in such amount as may have been fixed by the court or 
magistrate, or if no amount has been fixed, then in such amount as 
such officer may consider reasonable.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.             

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