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Public Official Bond

Texas Public Official Bond

Statutory fidelity for Texas public officers

Many Texas public officers must post statutory public official bonds before taking office.

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Overview

What Is a Texas Public Official Bond?

A public official bond guarantees faithful performance of a Texas public office.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with Office-specific Texas statutes
  • Protects the obligee named on the Texas bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under Office-specific Texas statutes up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
State of Texas or political subdivision named in the statute
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Texas obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with Office-specific Texas statutes
  • Satisfy State of Texas or political subdivision named in the statute filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Elected and appointed Texas officials whose office statute or commission requires a bond.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by Texas commissioning authority - political subdivision
  • Texas businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Texas markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Match the statutory amount and obligee (often the Governor or political subdivision).

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: Statutory or commission-set amount for the office
  3. Texas obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Texas requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Texas commissioning authority - political subdivision.

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to State of Texas or political subdivision named in the statute or for your Texas filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for a Texas public official bond?

The amount is Statutory or commission-set amount for the office, as set under Office-specific Texas statutes and confirmed with Texas commissioning authority - political subdivision.

Who is the obligee on a Texas public official bond?

The obligee is typically State of Texas or political subdivision named in the statute. Always match the exact name on the Texas form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Texas filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Texas license or filing does not lapse.

Next step

Ready to file this bond?

We’ll match the requirement and route the application.

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