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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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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What Is a $10,000 Surety Bond in Texas? (Types & Real Cost)
A $10,000 surety bond is the coverage amount, not the price you pay. See which Texas licenses require one — notary, public adjuster, debt collector, title agent — and what it really costs.
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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: The 2026 Price Guide
What a Texas auto dealer bond really costs in 2026 — the $50,000 TxDMV bond explained, premium by credit tier, who's exempt, hidden fees, and how to pay less.
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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 BMC-84 Bond: The Complete Guide for New Brokers
Everything Texas freight brokers need to know about the $75,000 BMC-84 bond — what it costs, BMC-84 vs BMC-85, the often-missed Texas intrastate bond, and how to get to active authority fast.
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Texas Notary Bond & SB693 Requirements: The 2026 Guide
Everything Texas notaries need in 2026: the $10,000 bond, SB693's education and exam requirement, total costs, renewals, and how to comply step by step.
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