In counties without a CBBB, regulation is by the sheriff and by the judges within that county [CCP 17.11, 17.13]
A) Counties with a Bail Bond Board
1) Both individuals and corporations can be licensed
a. An individual must [Sec. 1704.152(a)(1)-(3)]
1.
Be a resident of
2. Be at least 18 years old,
3. Have financial resources to provide indemnity as set out in Sec. 1704.160,
4. Have no final convictions of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude [Sec. 1704.153]
b. A corporation must be [Sec. 1704.152(b)(1)-(2)]
1. Chartered or admitted to do business in
2. Qualified to write fidelity, guaranty, and surety bonds under the Insurance Code
2) In addition to the above, the applicant must file a sworn CBBB application form which prescribes at least the following [Sec1704.154]:
a) name, age, address, (if a corporation, whether qualified as above under the Texas Insurance Code), name under which the business will be conducted, location(s) of business [Sec. 1704.154(b)(2)
Statutory Rates (Premium must be charged in accordance with PSC -S3GA filed rates for this state.)
Premium Rate: 12%
Minimum Premium: $60
Federal Rate: 12%
Collateral - Mortgage Form
Remission
– Not Applicable
State Fees Per Bond - 2% of Liability of bond
(must be added to price quote)
Sheriff's Fee: $30 per bond