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EL PASO COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD
APPLICATION FOR
INDIVIDUAL 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 author 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:
(Check 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 leave, 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)
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M.
Properly filed “Power of Attorney” designated and authorizing the agent to execute bail
bonds 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 tentat
ive 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.
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(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
insurance policy on the property pledged showing that the improvements are covered to the
minimum amount of eighty percent (80%) of appraised amount.
Date Application Prepared:
(Check One) ORIGINAL RENEWAL
Current License Number:
Expiration Date:
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License Application for Individual Sureties
New Application Renewal Application for License No.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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)
TX
Address
City
State
Zip Code
4. I intend 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.
Yes No (If No, skip to item 5.)
a.) If the application is approved, I understand that no later than the 90
th
day after the
date of receipt of notice that the application was conditionally approved I must
deposit:
(1.) Cash with the El Paso County Bail Bond Board Administrator in an amount not
less than $50,000
OR
(2.) A cashier’s check, or certificate of deposit in the amount not less than $50,000
made payable to El Paso County.
a.)
Applicant’s Name
First
Middle
Last
b.)
Date of Birth
c.)
Home Address
Address
City
State
Zip Code
d.)
Home Telephone No.
Business Tel No.
(include area code)
( )
Alternate Tel No.
(include area code)
( )
Business Fax No.
(include area code)
( )
Email Address for Business:
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b.) I acknowledge that I must maintain the amount of security required by Chapter 1704
during the time I hold the license.
5. I intend to execute non-exempt real estate property, which I own, in trust to the Bail
Bond Board if the application is approved.
Yes No (If No, skip to item 6.)
a.) If Yes, I have provided a list of the nonexempt real property that includes the
following for each parcel listed:
(1.) A legal description of the property that would be sufficient to convey the property
by general warranty deed.
(2.) A current statement from each taxing unit authorized to impose taxes on the
property showing that there is no outstanding tax lien against the property.
(3.) Net value according to a current appraisal made by a real estate appraiser who is
a member in good standing of a nationally recognized professional appraiser
society or trade organization that has an established code of ethics, educational
program, and professional certification program; OR value according to
statement from county’s most recent certified tax appraisal roll.
b.) I agree to keep all taxes paid on the property while it remains in trust, and to provide
proof of payment on the anniversary of the granting of the application or upon
demand of the Board.
c.) I agree not to further encumber the property conveyed in trust unless Board is
notified to intent and permits encumbrance.
d.) I agree to maintain insurance on any property improvements against damage or
destruction in full amount of value claimed for improvements.
e.) I agree to name El Paso County Bail Bond Board as the beneficiary on the insurance
policy for improvements, and to provide proof of insurance upon granting of the
license, or any time upon requested of the Board.
f.) If the application is approved, I understand that no later than the 90
th
day after the
date of receipt of notice that the application was conditionally approved I must:
(1.) Execute in trust to the board each deed to property listed on the application
with an appraised value of all property combined and totaling not less than
$50,000.
(2.) Pay a filing fee to record each deed of trust in the records of each county in
which the property is located.
g.) I acknowledge that I must maintain the amount of security as required by Chapter
1704 during the time I hold the license.
h.) My marital status is: Single Married Divorced Widow(er)
i.) If married, spouse:
(1.) My spouse has submitted a sworn statement agreeing to transfer to the
board, as part of trust, any right, title, or interest that my spouse may have in
the property.
(2.) If application is approved, my spouse will execute in trust to the board each
deed to property listed that involves community property no later than the 90
th
First
Middle
Last
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day after the date of receipt of notice that the application was conditionally
approved.
6. I have submitted my complete, sworn financial statement.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. I currently hold a license under Chapter 1704, Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties, in
another county.
Yes No (If No, skip to item11.)
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 executed by me as a surety.
11. I have unsatisfied judgments pending against me.
Yes No (If No, skip to item12.)
a.) If Yes, the following is a list of the judgment(s). (Attach a separate list if necessary.)
Cause No.
Style
County
Amount
12. I am presently involved in civil litigation. Yes No
a.) If Yes, the following is a list of the litigation. (Attach a separate list if necessary.)
Cause No.
Style
County
Amount
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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 possess the financial resources required to comply with Section 1704.160.
D. 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.
E. I have never been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.
Signed this day of , 20 .
Authorized Officer for Corporation
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:
AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned applicant 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 Applicant)
_______________________________________
(Type Name Applicant)
_______________________________________
(Type Title if applicable)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this_____ day of 20___,
By , affiant.
Witness my hand and seal of office this the ____ day of , 20___.
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_______________________________________________________
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
Recommender’s printed address
Recommender’s telephone number
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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.
_____________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
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SWORN AND SUBSRIBED before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of
on this _____day of , 20____.
_________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:_____________
Exhibit B
PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Exhibit C
TO: El Paso County Bail Bond Board
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP:
PHONE:
( )
******************************************************************************
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING SOLVENCY AND FOR CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE
UNDERSIGNED, THE UNDERSIGNED SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING AS BEING TRUE AND ACCURATE
STATEMENT OF HIS/HER FINANCIAL CONDITION ON THE FOLLOWING DATE.
_______________________, 20_______
DATE
******************************************************************************
ASSETS
LIABILTIES
Cash on Hand & In Bank
$
Notes Payable to Banks Secured
$
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U.S. Government
Securities
$
Notes Payable to Banks Unsecured
$
Accounts, Loans & Notes
Res.
$
Notes Payable to Relatives
$
Cash Surrender Value Life
Ins.
$
Accts. & Notes Payable to Others
$
Other Stocks & Bonds
$
Rents & Interest Due
$
Real Estate (only include
not exe
mpt attorney
owned property)
$
Taxes Due
$
Automobiles – Number
( )
$
Lien on Real Estate (do not include liens
on exempt real estate that was not
included as an asset except to the extent
that the lien exceeds the value of the
real estate)
$
Other Assets (Itemize)
$
Other Liabilities (Itemize)
$
Total Assets
$
Total Liabilities
$
Net Worth (Total Assets – Total
Liabilities)
$
Source of Income Contingent Liabilities
Salary
$
As Endorser or
Co-maker
$
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Bonus
and Commission
$
On Leases
or Contracts
$
Dividends &
Interest
$
Legal Claims
$
Real Estate
Income
$
Other Special
Debt
$
INSURANCE
Fire Ins.
Buildings
$
Personal
$
Household Effects
& Autos
$
General Public
$
Liabilities Ins.
Automobiles
$
Other Insurance
$
$
$
SCHEDULE 1 – REAL ESTATE
Applicant must provide a copy of the most recent appraisal on properties listed.
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For other residential, business and commercial property listed applicant must provide a copy
of warranty deed.
REAL PROPERTY LIST
REAL ESTATE EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE
Legal Description
Volume &
Page
Address
Original Price
Appraised
Value
Liens
Taxes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD:
Legal Description
Volume &
Page
Address
Original Price
Appraised
Value
Liens
$
$
$
$
OTHER PROPERY EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE (The legal and equitable title to all the real
estate listed below must be solely in the name of the undersigned.):
Legal Description
Volume &
Page
Address
Original Price
Appraised
Value
Liens
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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REAL ESTATE NOT EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE (The legal and equitable title to all
the real estate listed below must be solely in the name of the undersigned.):
Legal Description
Volume &
Page
Address
Original Price
Appraised
Value
Liens
Taxes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE (The legal and
equitable title to all the real estate listed below must be solely in the name of the
undersigned.):
Legal Description
Volume &
Page
Address
Original Price
Appraised
Value
Liens
Taxes
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
SCHEDULE 2 – BANKING RELATIONS
(A list of all my bank savings and loan accounts)
Name and Location Balance Acct# Loans
How Endorsed,
Guaranteed or
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Secured
$
Endorsed
Guaranteed
Secured
$
Endorsed
Guaranteed
Secured
$
Endorsed
Guaranteed
Secured
$
Endorsed
Guaranteed
Secured
SCHEDULE 3 – ACCOUNTS, LOANS, & NOTES RECEIVABLE
(A list of the largest amounts owed to me.)
Name and Address
of Debtor
Amount
Owing
Age of Debt
Description
or Nature of
Debt
Description
of Security
Held
Date Payment
Expected
$
$
$
$
$
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$
SCHEDULE 4 – LIFE INSURANCE
Name of Person
Insured
Name of
Beneficiary
Name of Ins.
Company
Type of
Policy
Face
Amount of
Policy
Total Loans
Against Policy
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
SCHEDULE 5 – OTHER STOCKS AND BONDS
Face Value
Bonds &
Stock
Shares
Descrip. of
Security
Registered
in the Name
of
Cost
Present
Market
Value
Income
Rec’d Last
Year
If Pledged State
to Whom
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
$
$
$
THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FINANCIAL
STATEMENT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY READ AND IS COMPLETE, WITHOUT MATERIAL OMMISSIONS
TRUE AND CORRECT.
__________________
(APPLICANT) DATE
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS THE _____DAY OF________________, 20___,
BY , AFFIANT.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS THE _______DAY OF____________, 20___.
_________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:________________
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF EL PASO
I, , APPLICANT, DO HEREBY DECLARE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN SCHEDULES NO. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 IS COMPLETE WITHOUT
MATERIAL OMISSIONS, TRUE AND CORRECT.
__________________________________________
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(APPLICANT)
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS THE _____ DAY OF , A.D.
20___, BY ______________________________________, AFFIANT.
NOTARY PUBLIC, FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS
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APPLICANT NAME:
BOND LICENSE#
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL 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)(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,
or value of nonexempt real property to be executed
in trust to the board. (Application Item #10)
Comments:
Yes No
be accompanied by:
1704.154(b)(3)
A list, as required by Sec. 1704.155, of nonexempt
real property owned by the applicant who intends to
execute in trust to the board if the appl
ication is
approved. (See 1704.155 below)
Included:
Yes No
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 agent
for at least
three years, stating the applicant 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
1704.154(b)(4)(F)
A set of fingerprints of the applicant.
Yes No
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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)(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(d)
An unpaid final judgment disclosed under (ii) above
bars applicant’s licensure unless the applicant
deposited with the court cash or a supersedeas
bond in the amount of the final judgment pending:
(1) A ruling on a timely filed motion for a new trial;
or
(2) An Appeal.
1704.155
REAL PROPERTY LIST
A list of nonexempt real property required under
Section 1704.154(b)(3) must, for each parcel
listed, include:
1704.155(1)
A legal description of property that would be
sufficient to convey the property by general
warranty deed.
Included:
Yes No
1704.155(2)
A current statement from each taxing unit
authorized to impose taxes on property showing no
outstanding tax lien against the property.
Yes No
1704.155(3)
At option of applicant, either the property’s:
Yes No
1704.155(3)(A)
Net value according to current real estate appraisal
by appraiser in good standing of nationally
recognized appraisal society or appraisal institution;
or
Comments:
1704.155(3)(B)
Value according to statement from county’s most
recent certified tax appraisal roll.
1704.155(4)
applicant’s statement that while property remains
in trust, applicant:
1704.155(4)(A)
Agrees to pay the property taxes.
Yes No
1704.155(4)(B)
Will not further encumber property unless board is
notified of intent and permits encumbrance.
Yes No
1704.155(4)(C)
Agrees to maintain insurance on any property
improvements against damage or destruction in full
amount of value claimed for improvements.
Yes No
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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
1704.155(5)
A statement whether applicant is married,
1704.155(6)
If applicant is married, a sworn statement from spouse
agreeing to transfer to the board, as part of trust, any
right, title, or interest that spouse may have in property.
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)(3)
Possess the financial resources required to comply
with Section 1704.160
Yes No
1704.152(a)(4)
Submit documentary evidence that, in the two years
preceding the date a l
icense application 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
1704.157
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
application; and
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(2) The applicant may present oral and documentary
evidence.
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 final 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)(1)(A)
Deposit with county treasurer a cashier’s check,
certificate of deposit, or cash in the amount not less
than $50,000; or
1704.160(a)(1)(B)
Execute in trust to the board each deed to property
listed on the application with an appraised value of all
property combined and totaling not less than $50,000.
Deed
N/A
1704.160(f)
If applicant is married, spouse must execute each
deed of trust that involves community property.
Deed
N/A
1704.160(g)
A board shall file each deed of trust in the records of
each county where property is located. The applicant
shall pay the filing fee.
1704.160(i)
A license holder must maintain the amount of security
required by this section during the time the person
holds the license.
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