Tex. Transp. Code § 543.004

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 543.004 - Notice to Appear Required: Certain Offenses

(a) An officer shall issue a written notice to appear if:

(1) the offense charged is:

(A) speeding;

(B) the use of a wireless communication device under Section 545.4251; or

(C) a violation of the open container law, Section 49.031, Penal Code; and

(2) the person makes a written promise to appear in court as provided by Section 543.005.

(b) If the person is a resident of or is operating a vehicle licensed in a state or country other than this state, Subsection (a) applies only as provided by Chapter 703.

(c) The offenses specified by Subsection (a) are the only offenses for which issuance of a written notice to appear is mandatory.

Tex. Transp. Code § 543.004

Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 438 (H.B. 62), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017

Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 17.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1999

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.