Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 43.01 – Discharging Judgment for Fine
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(a) When the sentence against an individual defendant is for fine and costs, he shall be discharged from the same:
(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 43.01
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) when remitted by the proper authority;
(3) when he has remained in custody for the time required by law to satisfy the amount thereof; or
(4) when the defendant has discharged the amount of fines and costs in any other manner permitted by this code.
(b) When the sentence against a defendant corporation or association is for fine and costs, it shall be discharged from same:
(1) when the amount thereof has been fully paid;
(2) when the execution against the corporation or association has been fully satisfied; or
(3) when the judgment has been fully satisfied in any other manner.