Texas § CP.7.021 - SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CP.7.021 — SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CP.7.021. SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS
SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS. Suit may be brought in the name of this state alone on an official bond for the benefit of all the parties entitled to recover on the bond if: (1) the bond is made payable to this state or to an officer of this state; and (2) a recovery on the bond is authorized by or would inure to the benefit of parties other than this state. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CP.7.021
What does The Texas Constitution § CP.7.021 cover?
Section CP.7.021 ("SUIT ON OFFICIAL BONDS") 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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