Texas § CN.13 - EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CN.13 — EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CN.13. EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES
EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES; CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT; OPEN COURTS; REMEDY BY DUE COURSE OF LAW. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishment inflicted. All courts shall be open, and every person for an injury done him, in his lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have remedy by due course of law. (Feb. 15, 1876.)
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CN.13
What does The Texas Constitution § CN.13 cover?
Section CN.13 ("EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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