Art. 9A.004 CONSEQUENCE OF REFUSAL TO EXECUTE BOND

If someone is convicted and the court tells them they need to sign a bond promising they won't keep doing whatever illegal trade or business led to their conviction, that person has to follow through. Refusing to sign this bond has serious consequences.

The court has two options if a defendant refuses to sign. First, the court can send the person to jail. Second, the court can order the sheriff to take and destroy the tools, goods, or property the person used to run that illegal trade or business.

This rule gives courts a way to make sure people stop illegal business activity after a conviction, even if they won't agree in writing to stop. It backs up the bond requirement with real penalties, so refusing to sign doesn't let someone avoid the consequences of their conviction.