(a) A minor may not be surety on a bail bond, but the accused party may sign as principal.
(b) A person, for compensation, may not be a surety on a bail bond written in a county in which a county bail bond board regulated under Chapter 1704, Occupations Code, does not exist unless the person, within two years before the bail bond is given, completed in person at least eight hours of continuing legal education in criminal law courses or bail bond law courses that are:
(1) approved by the State Bar of Texas; and
(2) offered by an accredited institution of higher education in this state.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 17.10

  • 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
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A person, for compensation, may not act as a surety on a bail bond if the person has been finally convicted of:
(1) a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or
(2) a felony.

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