Surety bonds

Texas surety bonds.

The contractor and commercial bonds we arrange in Texas. Pick a bond to see what it's for, who requires it and how to apply.

Contract bondFreeSet by cities and counties

Texas Bid Bond

Texas has no single statewide bid bond rule. Counties may require a bid bond of five percent of the total contract price on public works or contracts over $100,000 under Local Government Code Section 262.032.

Contract bond3%, $250 minRequired by state law

Texas Performance & Payment Bond

Texas requires performance and payment bonds on public work contracts under Government Code Chapter 2253. Both bonds are for the full amount of the contract.

License bondSet by cities and counties

Texas Contractor License Bond

Texas has no statewide general contractor license and no statewide contractor license bond. Some cities require a bond for certain trade permits, for example Houston for commercial driveway, sidewalk, and curb and gutter work.

Court and release bondRequired by state law

Texas Mechanic's Lien Discharge Bond

In Texas, any person may file a bond to indemnify against a mechanic's lien under Property Code Sections 53.171 and 53.172. The bond is double the lien amount, with a different rule when the liens exceed $40,000.

Development bond3%, $250 minSet by cities and counties

Texas Subdivision Bond

Texas cities set subdivision improvement security. Local Government Code Section 212.073 lets a developer who contracts with the city for improvements give a performance bond for the contract price.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Texas Maintenance Bond

Maintenance or warranty bonds in Texas are normally set by the contract or project owner. No statewide statute was confirmed.

Permit bondSet by cities and counties

Texas Right-of-Way Bond

Texas cities and counties set bond rules for work in public rights of way. For example, the City of Houston requires a bond for a Commercial Driveway, Sidewalk, or Curb and Gutter Permit.

Permit bondSet by cities and counties

Texas Permit Bond

Texas cities and counties set permit bond rules. For example, the City of Houston requires a bond with its commercial driveway, sidewalk, and curb and gutter permit.

Contract bondSet by the contract

Texas Supply Bond

No Texas statute specifically requiring supply bonds was found. When used, they are set by the buyer or purchasing agency in the contract.

Court and release bondRequirements vary

Texas Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

In a few states, an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can serve a stop payment notice (also called a stop notice) on the owner or construction lender, which then holds back money owed on the job.

Commercial bondRequired by state law

Texas Notary Bond

Every Texas notary public must give a $10,000 bond with a surety company authorized to do business in Texas, approved by the Secretary of State. The term ends four years after the notary qualifies.

Federal bondFrom $2,250/yrRequired by federal law

Texas Freight Broker Bond (BMC-84)

Property brokers registered with FMCSA must keep $75,000 in financial security under 49 U.S.C. 13906. A surety bond is filed on Form BMC-84; a trust fund is filed on Form BMC-85.

More Texas bonds

License, permit and business bonds in Texas.

Prices from Propeller Bonds' rate sheet, checked Oct 17, 2026. "From" prices are starting rates: a credit check or underwriter review sets your final price, and you see it before you pay.

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Permit$1,000/yr

Brazoria County, TX Heavy Loads Permit Bond ($100,000)

Brazoria County, TX. A $100,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$150/yr

Brazoria County, TX Heavy Loads Permit Bond ($15,000)

Brazoria County, TX. A $15,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$500/yr

Brazoria County, TX Heavy Loads Permit Bond ($50,000)

Brazoria County, TX. A $50,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$150/yr

Brazos County, TX Superheavy or Oversize Permit Bond ($15,000)

Brazos County, TX. A $15,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

Brown County Water Improvement District #1 Dock Builder Bond ($10,000)

Brown County Water Improvement District #1. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

Brushy Creek Municipal, TX District Building Contractor Bond ($10,000)

Brushy Creek Municipal, TX. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

Brushy Creek Municipal, TX District Plumbing Contractor Bond ($10,000)

Brushy Creek Municipal, TX. A $10,000 bond, issued instantly online.

Permit$150/yr

Chambers County, TX Overweight Vehicle Bond ($15,000)

Chambers County, TX. A $15,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Abilene, TX Appliance Dealer Contractor Bond ($1,000)

City of Abilene, TX. A $1,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$375/yr

City of Abilene, TX Building Contractor's Bond ($75,000)

City of Abilene, TX. A $75,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Abilene, TX Electrical Contractor Bond ($5,000)

City of Abilene, TX. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

License$100/yr

City of Abilene, TX Irrigation Contractor Bond ($5,000)

City of Abilene, TX. A $5,000 bond, issued instantly online.

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