- (a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 623.165 that the person charged produces a surety bond that complies with Section 623.163 that was valid at the time the offense is alleged to have occurred.
- (b) If the court verifies the bond produced by the person, the court shall dismiss the charge.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 942, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.