Texas SB2219 amends bond forfeiture procedures in criminal cases.
Texas SB2219 modifies the procedures for bond forfeiture in criminal cases. It requires a surety intending to surrender the principal to notify the principal's attorney and, if the offense is a felony, also notify the state's attorney. The surety must file an affidavit detailing the case, defendant, charged offense, bond date, and reason for surrender. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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