Texas Occupations Code 1704.305 – Bail Bond Receipt and Inspection; Offense
(a) A bail bond surety or an agent of a bail bond surety may not receive money or other consideration or thing of value from a person for whom the bail bond surety executes a bond unless the bail bond surety or agent issues a receipt to the person as provided by Subsection (b).
(b) The receipt must state:
(1) the name of the person who pays the money or transfers the consideration or thing of value;
(2) the amount of money paid or the estimated amount of value transferred;
(3) if the person transfers consideration or a thing of value, a brief description of the consideration or thing of value;
(4) the style and number of the case and the court in which the bond is executed; and
(5) the name of the person receiving the money, consideration, or thing of value.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1704.305
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A bail bond surety or an agent of a bail bond surety shall retain a duplicate copy of a receipt issued under Subsection (a). The copy of the receipt shall be made available for inspection by:
(1) a representative of the board in any county in which the bail bond surety is licensed; and
(2) an appointed representative of a court in which the bail bond surety agrees to execute bail bonds.
(e) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.