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Appeal Bond

Security Requirements for Bail Bond Surety

Any person (individual or corporation) applying for a license to act as a bail bond surety in a county with a bail bond board. Required when: Application for a license to act as a bail bond surety or as an agent for a corporate surety. Exemptions: Attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas who represent the principal…

Overview

What it is.

Any person (individual or corporation) applying for a license to act as a bail bond surety in a county with a bail bond board. Required when: Application for a license to act as a bail bond surety or as an agent for a corporate surety. Exemptions: Attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas who represent the principal…

Who usually needs it

Any person (individual or corporation) applying for a license to act as a bail bond surety in a county with a bail bond board.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Appeal bonds (supersedeas bonds) are required to stay execution of a judgment while an appeal is pending. Pricing Information:. Court bonds are reviewed case-by-case and must be approved before pricing can be provided. • Bond amount: Typically 100–150% of the judgment amount. • What affects pricing: Case amount, type of appeal, credit and financial strength. • Collateral: Often required (ILOC or cash collateral). • Expedited service: Available for time-sensitive appeals</…

Typical timeframe

Court application — expedited service available

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateTX
Bond amount$50,000
Term length2 years
ObligeeCounty Bail Bond Board
RenewalA license holder must file a renewal application with the board at least 31 days before the license expires and pay a $500 filing fee.
Bond classAppeal Bond
CategoryInsurance
BondSecurity Requirements for Bail Bond Surety
Statutory referenceTexas Occupations Code § 1704.160
JurisdictionState
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