A Texas Motion to Release Defendant and Set Reasonable Bail is a legal motion used in Texas criminal cases which allows a defendant to be released from jail pending trial. The motion is used when the defendant is held in jail without bail or with an excessive bail amount that cannot be paid. This motion requests that the judge set a reasonable bail amount that the defendant can afford. It also requests that the defendant be released on their own recognizance if they can prove that they are not a flight risk. There are two types of Texas Motion to Release Defendant and Set Reasonable Bail: the motion for a show cause hearing and the motion to reduce bail. The motion for a show cause hearing is filed when the defendant is held without bail or with an excessive bail amount. The motion to reduce bail is filed when the defendant has already been granted bail, but the amount is too high for them to pay. In both cases, the motion is filed by the defendant's attorney and must include a statement of the evidence supporting their request. The motion must also include a brief description of the defendant's financial resources and any other factors that show why the defendant should be released and why a reasonable bail should be set. The defendant's attorney must also provide any evidence that the defendant is not a flight risk. The motion is then presented to the judge for review and a decision will be made.