Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.05
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
A bail bond is entered into either before a magistrate, upon an examination of a criminal accusation, or before a judge upon an application under habeas corpus; or it is taken from the defendant by a peace officer or jailer if authorized by Article 17.20, 17.21, or 17.22.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 17.05