Texas Bail Bonds — 399 Licensed Agents

Bail Bond Laws in Texas

Premium Rate 10%

Bail Bonds Legal Yes

Licensing Authority Texas Department of Insurance

Licensed Agents 399

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

Houston 36 Dallas 26 San Antonio 16 Conroe 14 El Paso 13 Fort Worth 13 Denton 12 Edinburg 11 Waco 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 Richmond 6 Amarillo 5 Nacogdoches 5 Pasadena 5 Plano 5 Baytown 4 Harlingen 4 Pharr 4 Texarkana 4 Angleton 3 Arlington 3 Corsicana 3 Del Rio 3 Killeen 3 Sugar Land 3 Temple 3 Belton 2 Mission 2 Pearland 2 Rockwall 2 Rosenberg 2 San Marcos 2 Sherman 2 Uvalde 2 Victoria 2 Waxahachie 2 Alvin 1 Athens 1 Desoto 1 Eagle Pass 1 Friendswood 1 Greenville 1 Henderson 1 Huntsville 1 Lake Jackson 1 Mckinney 1 Mineral Wells 1 Orange 1 Palestine 1 Port Arthur 1 Round Rock 1 Seguin 1 Stephenville 1 Terrell 1 Texas City 1 Weatherford 1

Top Bail Bond Agents in Texas

2 Be Free Bonding Company Houston (713) 223-3733 A Better Bail Bond - Downtown Houston (713) 635-8400 A Better Bail Bond - Hwy 6/Cypress Houston (713) 554-7413 A Better Bail Bond - Northeast Houston (713) 633-7800 A Better Bail Bond - Southeast Houston (713) 733-8400

Bail Bonds in Neighboring States

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

Arkansas 41 agents Louisiana 156 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?

In Texas, bail bond agents typically charge 10% of the total bail amount as a non-refundable premium. For example, if bail is set at $10,000, you would pay approximately $1,000 to the bail bondsman. Some agents offer payment plans for larger bail amounts.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Texas?

Use BailBondsHub to search for licensed bail bond agents in Texas by city or county. Most bondsmen are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You can also call the county jail directly for a list of approved bondsmen.

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

Some bail bond agents in Texas offer payment plans or financing options, especially for larger bail amounts. While a fully $0 down bail bond is rare, many agents will work with you on a payment schedule. Collateral such as property or vehicles may be required.

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.