(b) A surety may file a motion under Subsection (a) for the purpose of discharging the defendant's bail only.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 289, Sec. 2, eff. May 26, 1997.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 743 (H.B. 2767), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 152 (H.B. 643), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.