Texas Surety Bonds

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Texas Surety Bonds Explained

A surety bond may be required of individuals and companies based in Texas in a number of cases. Some of the most common ones include obtaining a professional license, participating in construction projects, and making court appeals.

There are three parties for each surety bond agreement. On one hand, the bonded entity is the principal. The authority imposing the bond requirement is the obligee. The surety is the bond provider.

In the sections below, you can find a thorough overview of different types of Texas surety bonds, how your bond price is formulated, and how to get bonded. You can also look for your specific bond via the search option just below.

Find Your Texas Surety Bond

We offer all types of surety bonds in all 50 states. If you can't find your bond in the table below, select "General business license or permit bond (not listed otherwise)" and start your application.
Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84) N/A FMCSA Apply Now
General license & permit bond (not listed) N/A N/A Apply Now
Agricultural (Non-Livestock) Bond Child and Adult Care Food Program Bond Texas Department of Agriculture Apply Now
Contractor License (No P&P Language) Bond Building Contractor's Bond (City of Abilene) City of Abilene Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond City of Galveston, TX -(Local) Payment & Performan City of Galveston Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond General Contractor's City of Olmos Park Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Pole Attachement AEP Texas Central Company Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Development Services Blanket Building and Construc City of El Paso Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond General Contractor License Bond City of Galveston Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Blanket Building & Construction Bond City of El Paso - Development Services Dept Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond City of Sonora Electrical Contractor Bond City of Sonora Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Blanket Building & Construction Bond County of El Paso Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Home Improvement Contractor's/Salesman Bond City of Kirby Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Contractors Bond (City of Midland, TX) City of Midland Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Building Contractor's Bond (City of Abilene) City of Abilene Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Blanket Building and Construction Bond (Town of Ho Town of Horizon City Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (Local) Bond Paving Bond (City of Dallas) City of Dallas Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond Development Services Dept Blanket Building & Const City of El Paso Apply Now
Contractor License Performance & Payment (State) Bond Service Contract Provider Surety State of Texas Apply Now
Excess Weight, Other Highway & Street Permit Bond Over Axle and Over Gross Weight Tolerance Permit B Dept. of Motor Vehciles, Motor Carrier Division Apply Now
Collection Agency Bond Third Party Debt Collector Secretary of State, Statutory Documents Section Apply Now
Collection Agency Bond Private Child Support Enforcement Agencies Bond Texas Department of Banking Apply Now
Debt Consolidators Bond Credit Services Organization Secretary of State Apply Now
Debt Consolidators Bond Consumer Debt Management Services The Office of Consumer Credit Apply Now
Insurance Adjusters Bond Public Insurance Adjuster Bond Texas Department of Insurance Apply Now
Insurance Agents/Brokers Bond Insurance Agency Department of Insurance Apply Now
Insurance Agents/Brokers Bond Discount Health Care Program Operator Texas Department of Insurance Apply Now
Mortgage Broker (1st & 2nd Mortgages) Bond Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer Dept of Savings and Mortgage Lending Apply Now
Mortgage Lender/Banker (1st & 2nd Mort.) Bond Mortgage Lender Dept of Savings and Mortgage Lending Apply Now
Small Loan Companies Bond CREDIT SERVICES ORGANIZATION SURETY STATE OF TEXAS Apply Now
Title Insurance Agents & Escrow Officers Bond Texas Escrow Officers Schedule Bond Texas Department of Insurance Apply Now
Title Insurance Agents & Escrow Officers Bond Title Insurance Agent's Direct Operation's Bond Department of Insurance Apply Now
Defective Title Bond Certificate of Title Bond Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Apply Now
Auto & Mobile Home Dealers (New & Used) Bond Motor Vehicle Dealer Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Divis Apply Now
Motor Vehicle (Non-Dealer, Not Listed) Bond Continuous Manufactured Housing License Dept of Housing and Conmmunity Affairs - MHD Apply Now
Sport Permits Bond Combative Sports Promoter Bond Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Apply Now
Sport Permits Bond Athlete Agent Secretary of State Apply Now
Health Spas/Health Clubs Bond Health Spa Secretary of State Apply Now
Employment Agencies Bond PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SURETY Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Apply Now
Employment Agencies Bond Staff Leasing Service TX Dept of Licesning and Regulation Apply Now
Medicare & Medicaid (Durable Equip, State) Bond Medicaid Provider Bond Medicaid & Health Partnership Apply Now
Nursing Homes Bond Nursing Homes Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond TALENT AGENCY BOND Texas Depertment of Licensing and Regulation Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Subscription Program Texas Department of Health Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Business Opportunity Seller SECRETARY OF STATE - Statutory Documents Section Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond For-Profit Legal Services Contracts Department of Licensing and Regulation Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Residential Service Company Bond Texas Real Estate Commission Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Vendor's Bond CITY OF PLACIOS Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Discount Health Care Program Operator Bond Texas Department of Insurance Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Athlete Agent Financial Services Bond Secretary of State Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Outdoor Advertisers Bond Department of Transportation Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond City of Irving Public Works Restoration Bond City of Irving Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond (City of Copperas Cove, TX) Solicitation Bond City of Copperas Cove, Texas Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Veterans Organization Solicitor's Bond Secretary of State Registrations Unit Apply Now
Professional Licenses (All Other) Bond Navigator Entity Bond Texas Department of Insurance-Financial Regulation Apply Now
Schools (All) Bond Driver Education School Texas Education Agency Apply Now
Schools (All) Bond Real Estate School Texas Real Estate Commission Apply Now
Schools (All) Bond Driver Education School Bond TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY Apply Now
Alcohol (Manufacturers, Warehouses, Wholesalers) Bond Liquor Tax Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Apply Now
Alcohol (Manufacturers, Warehouses, Wholesalers) Bond Grain Warehouse Schedule D- Operator Bond Texas Department of Agriculture Apply Now
Alcohol (Manufacturers, Warehouses, Wholesalers) Bond Contract/Alternating Resident and Non Resident Bre Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Apply Now
Alcohol (Retailers) Bond Gross Receipts Tax Bond Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Apply Now
Alcohol (Retailers) Bond Sales Tax Bond Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Apply Now
Alcohol (All Others) Bond Conduct Surety Bond Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Apply Now
Alcohol (All Others) Bond TABC - Performance Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Apply Now
Alcohol (All Others) Bond Tax Bond Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Apply Now
Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond Motor Fuels Tax (Diesel) Continuous Comptroller of Public Accounts Apply Now
Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond Motor Fuels Tax (Gasoline) Continuous Comptroller of Public Accounts Apply Now
Fuel Tax (All Others, Sellers & Users) Bond International Fuel Tax License Bond Comptroller of Public Accounts Apply Now
Miscellaneous Taxes Bond Combative Sports Bond For Gross Receipts Tax TX Dept of Licensing and Regulation Apply Now
Sales, Use & Consumer Tax Bond Continuous Bond of Seller (Sales Tax) Dept. of Licensing Apply Now
Sales, Use & Consumer Tax Bond Customs Broker Texas State Comptroller Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Utility Deposit Bond City of Houston Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Guaranty Bond City of Dallas Water Department Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Atmos Energy Utility Deposit Bond Atmos Energy Corporation Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Texas-New Mexico Power Company Utility Bond Texas New Mexico Power Company Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Centerpoint Energy Utility Bond CenterPoint Energy Apply Now
Utility Deposit Bond Utility Payment Bond (Chillicothe Municipal) City of Chillicothe-Chillicothe Municipal Utilitie Apply Now
Lottery Bond Bingo Prize Fees Texas Lottery Commission Apply Now
Money Transmitter Bond Money Services Bond Texas Banking Commissioner Apply Now
Telemarketing/Phone Solicitor Bond Telephone Solicitation Office of Attorney General Apply Now
Telemarketing/Phone Solicitor Bond Commercial Telephone Solicitor Charitable Trust Section Consumer Protection Divis Apply Now
Telemarketing/Phone Solicitor Bond Public Safety Organization, Independent Promoter Texas - Office of Attorney General Apply Now
Warranty Bond Service Contract Provider State of Texas Apply Now

Questions about Surety Bonds in Texas

What is the surety bond cost?

The formulation of your surety bond price depends on the type of bond you are required to obtain. For some bonds, the amount is the same across the U.S., while others are state-specific or are set on a case-by-case basis.

The total bond amount that you have to obtain is not equivalent to your bond’s cost. What you have to pay is only a fraction of this amount. This is called the bond premium.

What matters most in determining your surety bond cost are your personal and business finances. Among them, your credit score is essential, along with other factors such as company financials, cash on hand, and even industry experience.

Applicants with a good credit score are typically offered a premium at standard market rates which are between 1%-5% of the bond amount.

What happens if I have bad credit?

Applicants with less than perfect credit can obtain most surety bonds in Texas via our Bad Credit Surety Bonds program. A slightly higher premium is needed in these cases due to the higher risk involved in the bonding. Premium rates typically range between 5%-15% of the total bond amount.

As we have close collaborations with a number of A-rated, T-listed sureties, we have access to exclusive programs and can thus offer you a top bonding rate.

How to get my surety bond?

If you are ready to get started with your bonding, you can submit your online application to get a free quote. Once we have your complete set of documents, we are also able to give you the exact bond price.

Would you like to learn more about the bonding process? Don’t miss our extensive How to Get Bonded page.

Lance Surety Bonds’ specialists are here to help. Just call us at (877) 514-5146 for any questions you may have.

Who Needs to Get Bonded in Texas

The three common situations in which you are likely to need a surety bond in Texas correspond to the main types of bonds.

License bonds are required by businesses and individuals who want to obtain a license and operate legally in the state. Some professionals who need them include mortgage brokers, car dealers, and telemarketers, among others. License bonds guarantee that bonded parties will comply with applicable regulations.

If you are a contractor bidding on private or public projects in Texas, you are likely to need contract bonds. You will usually be asked to obtain a contract bond when you enter a bid or begin work on a construction project. This type of bonds ensure contractors will complete the work in accordance with the project agreement.

Last but not least, you may be asked to provide court bonds in certain cases. These include appealing a court case to a higher instance, as well as being assigned the role of an official fiduciary.


Most Popular Surety Bonds in Texas

Texas Auto Dealer Bond

In case you want to open a car dealership in the state, you will need to post a $50,000 surety bond.

Freight Broker Bond

All freight brokers in the country have to obtain a $75,000 bond as a part of their procedure with the FMCSA.

Alcohol Bond

Entities that sell, manufacture or store alcohol in Texas have to provide an alcohol bond. It guarantees they will pay any relevant taxes and fees.

Fiduciary Bond

This bond ensures that individuals who have been appointed by a probate court to act as fiduciaries will fulfill their duties in a diligent and honest manner.

Credit Services Organization Bond

The credit services organization bond protects buyers of credit services against fraud. CSOs in Texas have to obtain a $10,000 bond.

Telemarketing Bond

If you want to conduct telesolication in Texas, you will need a $10,000 surety bond. It serves as a protection mechanism for consumers against fraudulent telemarketing practices.

Choose your city from the list below if you wish to learn more about its specific bonding requirements.

City-Level Bonding Requirements

What Our Clients Have To Say?

Kimberlee Ables

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Andrew Poincot

Long story short, these guys cut through the B.S. and get the job done. Responsiveness, excellent! Communication, excellent! Respect for their industry partners, excellent! John, Collette, Ryan, you're all-stars! Thank you!

Margie Martinez

We decided for Lance Surety Bond's quote for 2 reasons; Price and Customer Service. Our Representative Ryan was just SUPERB!! [...] I highly recommend Lance Surety Bond for all your Bonding needs! I'll definitely come back for all of mine. :-) Thanks Ryan!

Kimberlee Ables

Quick response times and turn around for issuing bonds. Great customer service and very knowledgeable. We have used Lance Surety multiple times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend them and Collette!

Andrew Poincot

Long story short, these guys cut through the B.S. and get the job done. Responsiveness, excellent! Communication, excellent! Respect for their industry partners, excellent! John, Collette, Ryan, you're all-stars! Thank you!

Margie Martinez

We decided for Lance Surety Bond's quote for 2 reasons; Price and Customer Service. Our Representative Ryan was just SUPERB!! [...] I highly recommend Lance Surety Bond for all your Bonding needs! I'll definitely come back for all of mine. :-) Thanks Ryan!

About Us

Lance Surety Bonds
Lance Surety Bond Associates, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-based surety bond agency that offers bonding at competitive rates in all 50 states. Established in 2010, our company has grown to become one of the top online bond producers in the country. Working exclusively with A-rated and T-listed bonding companies gives us the confidence to offer a 100% money-back guarantee. read more