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TEXAS RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE / RULE 146
TRCP 146: Deposit for costs
A designated deposit for accrued costs in lieu of a bond.
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In lieu of a bond for costs, the party required to give the same may deposit with the clerk of court or the justice of the peace such sum as the court or justice from time to time may designate as sufficient to pay the accrued costs.