(b) For the purposes of this article, interest accrues on the bond amount from the date of:
(1) forfeiture to the date of final judgment in the same manner and at the same rate as provided for the accrual of prejudgment interest in civil cases; and
(2) final judgment to the date of the order for remittitur at the same rate as provided for the accrual of postjudgment interest in civil cases.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1047, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 1987.