Texas Insurance Code 3503.101 – Bail Bond Certificates
(a) In any year, an insurance company authorized to engage in fidelity and surety insurance business in this state may become surety in an amount not to exceed $200 with respect to each bail bond certificate issued in that year by:
(1) an automobile club authorized to transact business in this state; or
(2) a truck and bus association incorporated in this state.
(b) The bail bond certificate must be a printed card or other certificate that:
(1) is issued by:
(A) an automobile club authorized to transact business within this state; or
(B) a truck and bus association incorporated in this state;
(2) is issued to a member of the club or association and signed by the member of the club or association; and
(3) contains a printed statement that:
(A) a fidelity and surety company authorized to engage in business in this state guarantees the appearance of the member whose signature appears on the card or certificate; and
(B) if the member fails to appear in court at the time of trial, the fidelity and surety company will pay any fine or forfeiture imposed on the member in an amount not to exceed $200.
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 3503.101
- 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.
- Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005