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.
Texas Telephone Solicitor Bond
$10,000 Texas telephone solicitor bond,
$10,000 Texas telephone solicitor bond,
filed the same day you apply.
Required by Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 302 for every telemarketing operator registered with the Secretary of State. Flat-rate premium from $100 per year. No hard credit pull for most applicants.
- Same-day issuance on SOS-approved form
- Texas-based and out-of-state telemarketers
- Flat-rate premium, minimal documentation
What it is
The SOS bond every Texas telemarketer must file.
A Texas telephone solicitor bond is a $10,000 financial guarantee filed with the Texas Secretary of State as part of the telephone solicitation registration under Business & Commerce Code Chapter 302. It protects consumers and the state from losses caused by misleading or unlawful telemarketing practices.
The bond is required of anyone operating a telephone solicitation business from Texas or calling Texas residents — telemarketers, inside-sales shops, charity fundraisers outside statutory exemptions, lead-generation operations, and similar businesses. Chapter 302 registration is a foundational requirement; calling without registration is a prohibited act under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
The bond renews annually alongside the SOS registration. If the bond lapses, the registration is automatically suspended and further calls create statutory liability.
What you pay
Flat-rate premium. Annual renewal. No credit pull for most.
Telephone solicitor bonds are low-severity and typically priced flat. Pricing adjusts only for applicants with significant derogatory credit.
| Applicant profile | Annual premium | 2-year premium |
|---|---|---|
| Standard credit No major derogatory items | $100 | $175 |
| Fair credit Minor blemishes | $125–$175 | $225–$300 |
| Challenged credit Recent bankruptcy, judgments | $175–$250 | $300–$425 |
| Multi-year discount 3-year commitment | — | $250 (3-yr) |
Multi-year terms get a modest discount vs. annual renewal. Out-of-state telemarketers registering in Texas pay the same rates as resident applicants.
How to get bonded
Four steps, same day, SOS-ready.
- 01
Quote the bond
Call or start online. Tell us the entity name, principal owners, and registration effective date. No credit pull for standard quotes.
- 02
Sign & pay
Electronic application, card or ACH payment. Five-minute process.
- 03
Receive SOS-approved bond
Bond emailed the same day on the Secretary of State-approved form, executed and surety-sealed, ready to file with your registration.
- 04
File with the Secretary of State
Submit the bond with your Form 2801 telephone solicitation registration. Registration is effective once SOS acknowledges the filing.
Legal requirements
Texas statute, issuing agency, what the bond covers.
Statute
Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 302 governs telephone solicitation and requires a $10,000 surety bond on file with the Secretary of State as a condition of registration.
Issuing agency
Texas Secretary of State, Business and Public Filings Division.
Bond amount
$10,000, one per registrant entity.
Term
One year, renewable. Must remain continuously in force while the registration is active; cancellation triggers suspension.
Who can claim
Any Texas consumer harmed by the solicitor's Chapter 302 violations. The Attorney General may also claim in enforcement actions involving prohibited telemarketing practices.
Why Surety Bond Houston
Simple bond, fast filing, real agent on the phone.
Same-day SOS filing
Bond issued within the hour on the Secretary of State-approved form, ready for instant filing with your Form 2801 registration.
Out-of-state friendly
If your call center is based outside Texas but you call Texas residents, we handle the SOS filing like any local application.
Multi-year term options
Lock in rates with a two- or three-year term and save on annual renewal cycles.
Related bonds
Other consumer-service bonds we write.
FAQ
Telephone solicitor bond questions we answer every week.
How much does a Texas telephone solicitor bond cost?
The bond amount is $10,000 — the minimum set by Texas Business & Commerce Code Chapter 302. Annual premium is typically $100 to $250 for standard applicants on a flat-rate basis. No hard credit pull is required for most applicants.
Who needs a Texas telephone solicitor bond?
Any business or individual operating a telephone solicitation (telemarketing) business from a Texas location or calling Texas consumers must register with the Secretary of State and file a $10,000 surety bond. Certain exemptions exist for charities, licensed securities dealers, and insurance agents calling within the scope of their license.
How long does the bond last?
One year, renewable. Texas requires continuous coverage while the SOS registration is active. Bond cancellation triggers suspension of the registration.
Do I need a separate bond for each telephone solicitor registration?
The bond is one per registrant entity. A single company holding one registration files one $10,000 bond regardless of how many callers work from the location. Separate legal entities each file their own bond and registration.
Can I get a telephone solicitor bond with bad credit?
Yes. Most telephone solicitor bonds are flat-rated without a credit review. Applicants with serious derogatory credit may pay slightly higher premium but are rarely declined outright for this bond class.
What happens if a claim is filed against my telephone solicitor bond?
The surety investigates. If a consumer or the Attorney General can show the solicitor violated Chapter 302 — failing to register, misrepresentation, prohibited call practices, or failure to honor do-not-call requests — the surety pays up to $10,000 and collects that amount back from the solicitor.
Ready when you are
Get your Texas telephone solicitor bond today.
Same-day issuance. Flat-rate pricing. SOS-compliant form. Talk to a real Texas agent.