Texas Bail Bonds — 470 Directory Listings

Bail Bond Laws in Texas

Premium Rate 10%

Bail Bonds Legal Yes

Licensing Authority Texas Department of Insurance

Directory Listings 470

10% premium. Largest bail bond market in the US alongside California. Bail agents licensed as general property and casualty agents. Very active in Harris, Dallas, Bexar, and Tarrant counties.

License data sourced from Texas Department of Insurance.

Bail Bond Guide for Texas

Average Bail Amounts in Texas

Misdemeanor$500 - $5,000

Felony$5,000 - $100,000

DUI / DWI$1,000 - $5,000

Court System

Texas uses a multi-tier court system with justice of the peace courts, county courts, and district courts. Harris County (Houston) has the largest jail system in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. Each county sets its own bail schedule.

Jail Release Times

In Harris County, release from the Harris County Jail after posting bail typically takes 8-16 hours. Dallas County averages 6-12 hours. Smaller counties may process releases in 2-4 hours.

Licensing & Regulation

Texas bail bond regulation is unique: counties with populations over 110,000 must have a County Bail Bond Board that licenses and regulates bail bondsmen locally. Smaller counties are regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance. The standard premium is 10%, and agents must be licensed as general property and casualty producers.

Top Cities for Bail Bonds in Texas

All Cities with Bail Bond Agents in Texas

Dallas 50 Houston 36 Richmond 24 Waco 24 San Antonio 16 Conroe 14 El Paso 13 Fort Worth 13 Denton 12 Edinburg 11 Midland 10 Austin 9 Corpus Christi 9 Laredo 9 Odessa 9 Tyler 9 Longview 8 Lubbock 8 Abilene 7 Brownsville 7 Bryan 7 Cleburne 7 Galveston 7 New Braunfels 7 San Angelo 7 Beaumont 6 Georgetown 6 Lufkin 6 Mcallen 6 Amarillo 5 Nacogdoches 5 Pasadena 5 Plano 5 Baytown 4 Harlingen 4 Pharr 4 Rosenberg 4 Texarkana 4 Angleton 3 Arlington 3 Corsicana 3 Del Rio 3 Irving 3 Killeen 3 STAFFORD 3 Sugar Land 3 Temple 3 Belton 2 Mission 2 Pearland 2 Richardson 2 Rockwall 2 San Marcos 2 Sherman 2 Uvalde 2 Victoria 2 Waxahachie 2 Addison 1 Alvin 1 Athens 1 Balch Springs 1 Desoto 1 Eagle Pass 1 Friendswood 1 Grand Prairie 1 Greenville 1 Henderson 1 Huntsville 1 Lake Jackson 1 MISSOURI CITY 1 Mckinney 1 Mineral Wells 1 Orange 1 Palestine 1 Port Arthur 1 Round Rock 1 SUGARLAND 1 Seguin 1 Stephenville 1 Sunnyvale 1 Terrell 1 Texas City 1 Weatherford 1

Top Bail Bond Agents in Texas

1st Call Bail Bonds Dallas (214) 748-0000 1st Call Bail Bonds DFW Dallas (214) 960-9978 2nd Chance Bail Bonds Dallas (214) 484-3010 A Affordable Bail Bonds Dallas (214) 741-4900 A Affordable Bail Bonds Dallas (214) 741-4900

Counties in Texas

Dallas County 33 agents

Fort Bend County 25 agents

McLennan County 13 agents

Bail Bonds in Neighboring States

Looking for bail bond agents near the Texas border? Browse agents in these neighboring states:

Arkansas 72 agents Louisiana 1195 agents New Mexico 36 agents Oklahoma 103 agents

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail Bonds in Texas

How much does a bail bond cost in Texas?

Our state reference lists a premium rate of 10%. Permitted rates, fees and terms can change or depend on the transaction. Confirm current rules with the licensing authority and obtain written terms before paying.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Texas?

Use BailBondsHub to browse directory records in Texas by city or county. Confirm current licensing and hours with the state regulator and provider. The relevant court or jail may also publish current instructions.

Can I get a bail bond with no money down in Texas?

Payment, financing and collateral policies are not independently verified for each listing. Ask the provider for complete written costs and obligations before signing.

What types of bail bonds are available in Texas?

The most common types of bail bonds in Texas include: Surety bonds (through a bail bondsman), cash bonds (full amount paid to court), property bonds (using real estate as collateral), and federal bonds (for federal offenses). Immigration bonds are handled separately through ICE.