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…

Bond amount$50,000
State or jurisdictionTexas
ObligeeCounty Bail Bond Board

Essential point: Pin down whether this is your bond, then start the application. Ava can confirm the right state and license type if you are not sure.

Amounts can vary

Selected requirement: $50,000. Other available requirements: "A minimum of $50,000 in cash, a cashier's check, or a certificate of deposit; or real property with a value of at least $50,000 executed in trust to the board.". Exact options still depend on the obligee, state, and underwriting.

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. Court requirements override standard pricing logic — upfront estimates are not reliable. Each appeal bond must be individually underwritten and approved by the court.

Your quote determines the actual premium.

Typical timeframe

Court application — expedited service available

Timing can change when underwriting needs more information.
Application details

How it works.

  1. Start the application

    Confirm the bond and provide applicant and business details.

  2. Review the quote

    See the terms and premium before deciding to continue.

  3. Pay and sign

    Complete the required payment and signatures.

  4. Receive the bond

    Get the issued bond and filing or delivery instructions.

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Next step

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