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EL PASO COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD
APPLICATION FOR
CORPORATE BAIL BOND LICENSE
INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO:
EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY
ATTN: MIKE NAVARRO, BAIL BOND BOARD ADMINISTRATOR
601 EAST OVERLAND
EL PASO, TX 79901
Complete the application by properly typing in all the blanks and attaching all required
documents.
Submit the ORIGINAL APPLICATION with all original information requested PLUS the
FIFTEEN (15) COPIES
of all original documentation for individual consideration by each
board member. Identifying information (date of birth, social security number and account
numbers) may be redacted from the copies.
All applications must be submitted with the application fee of $500.00. Checks should be made
payable to El Paso County.
If you are submitting an application for license renewal, you must file the application not later
than the 31
st
day before the license expiration date. See Texas Occupations Code § 1704.162. It
is the responsibility of the license holder to apply for a renewal. If a renewal application is not
timely filed and the current license expires, the license holder shall not execute any bail bond
until a new license is issued. Application will be time/file stamped by the Bail Bond Board
Administrator and such stamp will serve as proof to the date and time the application was
received.
No application shall be deemed complete nor shall any license issued become effective until all
applicable provisions of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1704 have been fully complied
with.
Application Received on:
_
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CHECKLIST FOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION FOR
APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DENIED LICENSE
A.
A completed original application.
B.
The five hundred dollar ($500.00) application fee made payable to “El Paso County”.
C.
A complete and sworn financial statement. (Exhibit C)
D.
A certified copy of the properly filed and currently valid assumed name certificate (D.B.A.)
made out in applicant’s name.
E.
Three (3) signed original letters of recommendation for the applicant, specifically identifying
the au
thor of the letter and their relationship to the applicant, and which meet the statutory
requirements of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1704. (Exhibit A)
F.
Photo of Applicant. If this is a renewal application of a current license, a photo currently on
file with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is sufficient.
G.
One full set of applicant’s fingerprints. If this is a renewal application of a current license, the
fingerprint card currently on file with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is sufficient.
H.
A completed agent background application provided by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
I.
Designate the form of $50,000 security to be deposited with the El Paso County Auditor’s
Office if application is conditionally approved:
(Circle One) Cashier’s Check, Cash/Certificate of Deposit/Real Property
J.
Proof of completion of at least eight (8) hours of continuing legal education in criminal law
courses or bail bond courses approved by the State Bar of Texas and offered by an accredited
institution of higher education in the state.
K.
Submit documentary evidence that in the two years preceding the filing of this application,
applicant has been continuously employed for one (1) year by a person licensed under Chapter
1704 of the Texas Occupations Code (example, W-
2 forms or check stubs), and that the
applicant was required to work not less than thirty (30) hours per week (example, time sheets),
excluding annual lea
ve, and perform duties in all phases of the bonding business (example, job
description).
L.
Applicant and Designated Agent must submit a letter declaring that the applicant will comply
with Chapter 1704 and the rules adopted by the Board. (Exhibit B)
M.
Properly filed “Power of Attorney” designated and authorizing the agent to execute bail bonds
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for the corporation. This document must be on file with the County Clerk’s Office.
N.
Submit documentary evidence that the agent is a resident of the State of Texas (Example, copy
of lease, utility bill, Texas driver’s license, or voter registration card in the agent’s name.).
O.
Submit documentary evidence that the agent is a U.S. citizen (Example birth certificate or
current passport along with a copy of a government issued photo identification document. In
addition proof of a consular report of birth abroad, certificate of naturalization/citizenship
along with a copy of a government issued photo identification document.) If this is a
renewal application of a current license a copy of the proof of U.S. citizenship currently on
file with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is sufficient.
P.
If this is a renewal, documentary evidence that certificate of deposit pledged to El Paso
County is current (Example bank statement update or safekeeping receipt).
Q.
If applicant intends to use real estate as security, the application must include a statement
listing all nonexempt real estate owned by the applicant which is intended to be conveyed in
trust to the
El Paso County Bail Bond Board as security upon tentative approval of the
application. The following shall be included for EACH parcel:
(1) Certified copy of Warranty Deed on property pledged.
(2) Mortgagee Title Insurance Property on property pledged obtained within the last ninety (90)
days of filing, stating that there are no liens.
(3) Current statements from every taxing unit with power to assess or collect taxes against the
property indicating there are no unpaid taxes or outstanding tax liens on the property.
(4) A sworn statement from the applicant agreeing to keep all taxes paid on the property while
it remains in trust.
(5) A sworn statement from the applicant agreeing not to further encumber the property after
conveying it in trust to the El Paso County Bail Bond Board.
(6) A sworn agreement from the applicant that the applicant fully insure and keep current the
insurance on the property including all improvements against any damage or destruction for
the full amount of the value claimed for the property and all improvements, while the
property remains in trust.
(7) A current appraisal made in accordance with Texas Occupations Code § 1704.155(3).
(8) A sworn statement from applicant’s spouse, if any, agreeing to transfer to the El Paso
County, as part of the trust, any right, title, or interest that the applicant’s spouse may have
in the property, and that the applicant’s spouse will execute deed of trust to any community
property placed in the security deposit.
(9) Documentation of insurance on the property listing the name of the insurance company to
confirm that the property is properly insured. Along with insurance policy showing El Paso
County as additional insured. This should include a copy of the fire and extended coverage
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insurance policy on the property pledged showing that the improvements are covered to the
minimum amount of eighty percent (80%) of appraised amount.
(Check One) ORIGINAL RENEWAL
If renewal, the date original license was granted by El Paso County
Expiration Date:
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License Application for Corporate Sureties
New Application Renewal Application for License No.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CORPORATION
1.
Company Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Business Tel No.
(include area code)
( )
Alternate Tel No.
(include area code)
( )
Business Fax No.
(include area code)
( )
Registered Agent:
Middle
Last
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Business Tel No.
( )
Email Address
:
2. The corporation meets both of the following criteria: Yes No
a.) Chartered or admitted to do business in Texas;
and
b.) Qualified to write fidelity, guaranty, and surety bonds under the Insurance Code.
(If Yes, attach certificate of authority to do business in Texas issued under Section 861.102, Insurance Code.)
3. The corporation hereby declares its intent to deposit cash, a certificate of deposit, or a cashier’s
check with the El Paso County Bail Bond Administrator if the application is approved.
a.) If the application is approved, the corporation acknowledges that no later than the
90
th
day after the date of receipt of notice that the application was conditionally
approved it must deposit:
(1.) Cash with the El Paso County Bail Bond Board Administrator in the amount not
less than $50,000
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OR
(2.) A cashier’s check, or certificate of deposit in the amount not less than $50,000
made payable to El Paso County.
b.) The corporation acknowledges that it must maintain the amount of security required
by Chapter 1704 during the time it holds the license.
4. The corporation has submitted its complete, sworn financial statement.
5. The corporation has submitted a declaration that it will comply with Texas Occupations Code,
Chapter 1704 and the Local Rules of the El Paso County Bail Bond Board.
6. The corporation currently holds a license under Chapter 1704, Regulation of Bail Bond
Sureties, in another county.
Yes No
a.) If Yes,
(1.) The corporation has provided a list of each county in which it holds a license,
(2.) The corporation has provided a signed original letter of good standing from the
bail bond board or bonding authority of each Texas county in which the applicant
has been licensed, and
(3.) The corporation has provided a statement, as of the date of the application, of
any final judgments (forfeitures) unpaid for more than 30 days that arose directly
or indirectly from a bail bond executed by the corporation as a surety or as an
agent for a surety.
7. The corporation has unpaid final judgments of forfeiture on any bond executed by the agent.
Yes No
a.) If Yes, the following is a list of the judgment(s). (Attach a separate list if necessary.)
Cause No.
Style
County
Amount
8. The corporation is presently involved in civil litigation. Yes No
b.) If Yes, the following is a list of the litigation. (Attach a separate list if necessary.)
Cause No.
Style
County
Amount
9. The corporation shall, before executing any bail bond, file a power of attorney with the office
of the El Paso County Clerk designating and authorizing the named agent of the corporation
to execute bail bonds on behalf of the corporation.
10. Has this corporation or designated executing agent ever been denied or refused a bail bond
license or has either had a bail bond license suspended or revoked by any Bail Bond Board
in Texas?
Yes No If yes, explain in attachment (County, Date, Reason)
Signed this day of , 20 .
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Authorized Officer for Corporation
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, the undersigned authority, this day
of
, 20 .
Notary Public
The State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS DESIGNATED AGENT
1.
2. Name under which bail bond business will be conducted:
(A valid Assumed Name Certificate or certificate copy properly filed with the El Paso County Clerk must be submitted.)
3. List each place at which business will be conducted:
(Attach a list if more than one location)
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Business Tel No.
(include area code)
( )
Alternate Tel No.
(include area code
( )
Business Fax No.
(include area code)
( )
Email Address for Business:
4. I have submitted my declaration that I will comply with Texas Occupations Code,
Chapter 1704 and the Local Rules of the El Paso County Bail Bond Board.
5. I have submitted three letters of recommendation, each from a person who is reputable,
has known me for at least three years, and who state that I have a reputation for
honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing, and competency and recommends that the board
issue the license.
a.) Agent’s Name:
First
Middle
Last
b.) Date of Birth:
c.) Home Address:
Address
City
State / Zip Code
d.) Home Telephone No.: ( )
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6. This application is accompanied by:
a.) A non-refundable $500 filing fee
b.) My photograph, and
c.) My set of fingerprints taken by a law enforcement officer designated by the Board.
7. I currently hold a license under Chapter 1704, Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties, in
another County.
Yes No
a.) If Yes,
(1.) I have provided a list of each county in which I hold a license, and
(2.) I have provided a statement, as of the date of the application, of any final
judgments (forfeitures) unpaid for more than 30 days that arose directly or
indirectly from a bail bond I executed as a surety or as an agent for a surety.
8. I have unsatisfied judgments pending against me. Yes No
a.) If Yes, the following is a list of the judgment(s). (Attach a separate list if necessary.)
9. Has this executing agent ever worked for or owned a bail bonding company? If yes, give
name and dates. (Attach a separate list).
10. List all employees that are going to work for or that are now working for this company
and give their name, address. (Attach a separate list).
ELIGIBILITY
I certify that I am eligible for a license under Chapter 1704, which requires that:
A. I must be a resident of the State of Texas and a U.S. Citizen.
B. I must be at least 18 years of age.
C. I must submit documentary evidence that, in the two years preceding the date of this
application,
(1.) I have been continuously employed by a person licensed under this chapter for at
least one year and for not less than 30 hours per week, excluding annual leave, and
have performed duties that encompass all phases of the bonding business; and
(2.) I have completed in person at least eight hours of continuing legal education in
criminal law or bail bond law courses approved by State Bar of Texas and were
offered by an accredited institution of higher education in the state.
D. I have never been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.
Signed this day of , 20 .
Authorized Officer for Corporation
Cause No.
Style
County
Amount
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, the undersigned authority, this day
of
, 20 .
Notary Public
The State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned officer of the named corporation hereby certifies that they have read
this application and states that the information contained in this application is true and
correct, without any material omission.
______________________________________
(Date Signed)
(Signature of Corporate Officer)
(Type Name of Corporate Officer Signing)
(Type Title and Office Held)
Type Corporation’s Full Name
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of _______, 20___, by
______________, affiant.
Witness my hand and seal of office this the _________ day of _________, 20___.
_______________________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the County of
_________________________and state of ____________________
Commission Expires:___________
AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned agent for the named corporation hereby certifies that they have read
this application and states that the information contained in this application is true and
correct, without any material omission.
______________________________________
(Date Signed)
_______________________________________
(Signature of Agent)
_______________________________________
(Type Name of Agent)
______________________________________
Type Bail Bond Business Name
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of _______, 20___, by
______________, affiant.
Witness my hand and seal of office this the _________ day of _________, 20___.
_______________________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the County of
_________________________and state of ____________________
Commission Expires:___________
The State of ____________________
County of ______________________
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this _____ of 20___,
personally appeared
_________________________________________, known to me to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the following instrument, and acknowledged to be that
they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the ____day of ,20___.
___________________________________________
Notary Public in and for the County of
__________________ and State of ________________
My commission expires: _________________________
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LETTER OF REFERENCE
Date:
To the El Paso County Bail Bond Board Members:
I, have known
(recommendor) (applicant)
for at least three years. During this time, I have known the applicant as having a reputation of
honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing and competency. I recommend that the Board grant the
applicant a bail bond license.
Recommender’s signature
Recommender’s printed name
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Recommender’s printed address
Recommender’s telephone number
City, State, Zip Code
Exhibit A
REGULATION OF BAIL BOND SURETIES
AND
EL PASO COUNTY BAIL BOND RULES
Declaration of Compliance with Rules and Regulations
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared
________________________________________, who being by me duly sworn on oath stated:
I am the applicant/agent in the foregoing application for a bail bond license. I make each of the
foregoing statements, together with each statement in each required attachment, for the
purpose of inducing the El Paso County Bail Bond Board to issue me a license to act as a
licensed surety in the courts of El Paso County, Texas. I understand that any representation in
this application which is not true and correct or any misrepresentation or omission which cause
the application not to truly and accurately demonstrate my personal and financial status, may
result in the denial of a license, the denial of any renewal of a license, or in the revocation of a
license should one be granted under this application. As the applicant I hereby swear that I will
comply with Chapter 1704 of the Texas Occupations Code as amended, and with the Rules and
Regulations of the El Paso County Bail Bond Board.
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_____________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
SWORN AND SUBSRIBED before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of _______,
on this __________ day of ___________________, 20____.
_________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:_____________
Date
Exhibit B
Sworn Financial Statement
I swear that the attached financial statement is true and correct and that all of the statements
made therein are true and correct.
Signed this day of , 20 .
Applicant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, the undersigned authority, this day of
, 20 .
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Notary Public
The State of Texas
My Commission Expires:
Exhibit C
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APPLICANT NAME:
BOND LICENSE#
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR CORPORATE SURETIES
A license issued or renewed under this chapter must comply with the requirements for an original license application under 1704.154.
Code Section
OCCUPATIONS CODE TITLE 10 CHAPTER 1704
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1704.154
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1704.154(a)
File a sworn application with the board
Included:
Yes No
1704.154(b)
The application must:
1704.154(b)(1)
be in a form and contain the information prescribed
by the board.
1704.154(b)(2)
state:
1704.154(b)(2)(A)
Applicant’s name, age, and address.
Included:
Yes No
1704.154(b)(2)(B)
Whether the corporation is:
(i) Chartered or admitted to do business in
Texas; and
Yes No
(ii) Qualified to write fidelity, guaranty, and surety
bonds under the Insurance Code.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(2)(C)
Name under which bail bond business is conducted.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(2)(D)
Each place, including street address and city at
which the business will be conducted.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(2)(E)
Amount of cash or cash value of a certificate of
deposit or cashier’s check intended to be deposited
with the county treasurer if application is approved.
Comments:
Yes No
be accompanied by:
1704.154(b)(4)(A)
The applicant’s complete, sworn financial statement.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(4)(B)
The applicant’s declaration that applicant will comply
with Chapter 1704 and the rules
adopted by the
board.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(4)(C)
Three letters of recommendation, each from a person
who is reputable, has known the a
gent for at least
three years, stating the agent has a reputation for
honesty, truthfulness, fair dealing, and competency
and recommends that the board issue the license.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(4)(D)
A $500 filing fee.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(4)(E)
A photograph of the agent.
Yes No
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STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR CORPORATE SURETIES
A license issued or renewed under this chapter must comply with the requirements for an original license application under 1704.154.
Code Section
OCCUPATIONS CODE TITLE 10 CHAPTER 1704
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1704.154(b)(4)(F)
A set of fingerprints of the agent taken by a law
enforcement officer designated by the board.
Yes No
1704.154(b)(4)(G)
If licensed under this chapter in another county:
(i) A list of each county in which the applicant
holds a license; and
Yes No N/A
(ii) A statement by the applicant, as of the date of
the application, of any final judgments unpaid
for more than 30 days that arose directly or
indirectly from a bail bond executed by the
applicant as a surety.
Comments:
Yes No N/A
1704.154(b)(4)(H)
A statement by the designated agent, as of the date
of the application, of final judgments unpaid more
than 30 days from direct or indirect bonds executed
by agent as surety or as agent for a surety.
Included:
Comments:
Yes No
1704.154(d)
An unpaid final judgment disclosed under
(b)(4)(G)(ii) or (b)(4)(H) bars applicant’s licensure
unless the applicant deposited with the court cash
or a supersedeas bond in the amount of the final
judgment pending:
Comments:
(1) A ruling on a timely filed motion for a new trial;
or
(2) An Appeal.
1704.154(e)
A corporation must file a separate corporate
application for each agent the corporation
designates in the county.
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STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR CORPORATE SURETIES
A license issued or renewed under this chapter must comply with the requirements for an original license application under 1704.154.
Code Section
OCCUPATIONS CODE TITLE 10 CHAPTER 1704
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1704.152
ELIGIBILITY
1704.152(a)
To be eligible for a license under this chapter, an
agent designated by a corporation must:
1704.152(a)(1)
Be a resident of this state and a U.S. Citizen
Included:
Yes No
1704.152(a)(2)
Be at least 18 years of age
Yes No
1704.152(a)(4)
Submit documentary evidence that, in the two years
preceding the date a license applicati
on is filed, the
individual:
(A) has been continuously employed by a person
licensed under this chapter for at least one year and
for not less than 30 hours per week, excluding annual
leave, and has performed duties that encompass all
phases of the bonding business; and
(B)
complete in person at least eight hours of
continuing legal education in criminal law or bail bond
law courses approved by the State Bar of Texas and
were offered by an accredited institution of higher
education in the state.
Yes No N/A
Yes No
1704.152(b)
To be eligible for a license under this chapter, a
corporation must be:
Comments:
(1) Chartered or admitted to do business in this
State; and
(2) Qualified to write fidelity, guaranty, and surety
bonds under the Insurance Code.
1704.157
PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS
Before a hearing on application, a board or board’s
authorized representative shall determine whether the
applicant:
Application Reviewed On:
(1) Possesses the financial resources to comply
with Section 1704.160; and
Complies:
Yes No
(2) Satisfies the other requirements of this
chapter.
Yes No
1704.158
HEARING ON APPLICATION
Hearing Held On:
1704.158(a)
After making determination under Section 1704.157, a
board shall conduct a hearing on the application
1704.158(b)
During the hearing:
(1) The board may submit to the applicant any
questions relevant to the board’s decision on the
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application; and
(2) The applicant may present oral and documentary
evidence.
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR CORPORATE SURETIES
A license issued or renewed under this chapter must comply with the requirements for an original license application under 1704.154.
Code Section
OCCUPATIONS CODE TITLE 10 CHAPTER 1704
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
1704.159
DECISION ON APPLICATION; BOARD ORDER
Board’s Decision:
1704.159(a)
After hearing under 1704.158, the board shall enter an
order conditionally approving application unless
grounds exists to deny application. If grounds exist
to deny, the board shall enter an order denying the
application.
Approved Denied
1704.159(b)
An order issued under Subsection (a) conditionally
approving an application becomes f
inal on date the
applicant complies with the security requirements of
Section 1704.160.
1704.159(c)
A board shall give written notice to applicant of the
board’s decision.
Written Notice Sent On:
1704.160
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Received On: Instrument Ref#:
1704.160(a)
On receipt of notice under Section 1704.159, the
applicant, no later than the 90
th
day after the date of
receipt of notice, must:
CHK
CD
Cash
1704.160(a)(2)
Deposit with county treasurer a cashier’s check,
certificate of deposit, or cash in the amount stated on
the application under Section 1704.154(b)(2)(E).
1704.160(b)
A deposit under (a)(2) above may not be less than
$50,000. A corporation must make a separate deposit
for each license granted to it in a county. A deposit
made to a county with a population of less than
250,000 shall be placed in a fund known as a bail
security fund.
1704.160(h)
The certificate of authority to do business in Texas
issued under
Section 861.102, Insurance Code, is
conclusive evidence of:
(1) The sufficiency of the applicant’s security; and
(2) The applicant’s solvency and credits.
1704.160(i)
A license holder must maintain the amount of security
required by this section during
the time the person
holds the license.
1704.211
CORPORATE POWER OF ATTORNEY
Received On: Instrument Ref#:
1704.211(a)
A corporation shall, before executing any bail bond, file
with the county clerk of the county in which the
corporation intends to execute the bond a power of
attorney designating an agent of the corporation
authorized to execute bail bonds on behalf of the
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corporation.