Plain-English guides to Texas surety bonds.
New statutes, credit-tier pricing, step-by-step compliance, and the rules nobody else explains in plain language. Written by people who write these bonds every week.
This is where we explain how Texas surety bonds actually work — what a bond costs, who requires it, which statute sets the amount, and how to file it without a second trip to the county clerk. Every guide is written by the people who underwrite and issue these bonds, and checked against current Texas and federal rules before it goes up.
Expect plain-English walkthroughs of the bonds Texans ask about most — auto dealer, freight broker (BMC-84), notary, and bonded titles — alongside new-law explainers and credit-tier pricing breakdowns. Need the bond itself rather than the background? Browse every Texas bond we issue or call us for a same-day quote.
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License and Permit Bond Cost: 2026 Rates by Bond Amount
A license and permit bond costs 1%–10% of the bond amount per term. Most $10,000 bonds run $100–$200. See premium by bond amount and credit tier.
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Texas Business License Bond Requirements by Agency (2026)
There is no single Texas business license bond. The agency that licenses you sets the amount — TxDMV, SOS, TDI, SML, TDB, TABC, plus city permit bonds.
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Types of License and Permit Bonds (With Real Bond Amounts)
License and permit bonds sorted by who requires them — state agencies, federal agencies and cities — with real bond amounts and terms for each.
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What Is a License and Permit Bond? Cost, Types, How It Works
A license and permit bond is a guarantee an agency requires before issuing your license. Here's how they work, who needs one, and what they cost.
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Freight Broker Bond Application Denied? BMC-84 Approval Odds
What BMC-84 underwriters review, why freight broker bond applications get declined, which documents to prepare, and what to fix before you reapply.
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Houston Contractor License & Bond Requirements: A Practical 2026 Guide
Texas has no statewide general contractor license — so what does Houston actually require? City registrations, the permit bonds that apply ($2,000 sidewalk, $25,000 sign, $5,000 wrecker), and when public jobs demand more.
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$10,000 Surety Bond in Texas: Most Cost $50–$150 Flat
The $10,000 is the coverage amount, not the price. Notary, public adjuster, debt collector and title agent bonds are usually flat-rated at $50–$150.
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Business Service Bond vs. Employee Dishonesty Bond: Which Do You Need?
The 15-second answer: a business service bond protects your client when an employee steals at their site; an employee dishonesty bond protects your own business. Full comparison inside.
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Texas Auto Dealer Bond Cost 2026: $50,000 Bond from $500
The Texas auto dealer bond is $50,000 (TxDMV, 2-year term). Good credit pays $500–$1,000 for the full term; under 620 runs $2,500–$5,000.
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Texas Bonded Title Cost & Timeline (2026): Step-by-Step Guide
A Texas bonded title costs $15 to apply, a bond premium from $100, plus county title fees — and takes 4–8 weeks including SB 2245's 30-day wait. Who qualifies and how to file, step by step.
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Texas Freight Broker Bond: $75K BMC-84 + 2026 FMCSA Rule
The $75,000 BMC-84 costs most Texas brokers $940–$1,500 a year. Since Jan 16, 2026, a drop in security starts a 7-business-day federal clock.
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Texas Notary Bond 2026: $10,000 Bond + New SB693 Exam Rule
The Texas notary bond is $10,000 for 4 years and runs $40–$70. Total to start: $81–$111. SB693 adds a 2-hour course and a 20-question exam.
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