(a) A veterans organization using a veterans organization solicitor shall post a surety bond with the secretary of state:
(1) in the amount of $1,000 if the organization is a veterans organization chartered by the United States Congress; or
(2) if the organization is not chartered by the United States Congress, in the amount of:
(A) $5,000 if the organization solicits in only one county;
(B) $10,000 if the organization solicits in more than one county but fewer than six counties; or
(C) $25,000 if the organization solicits in six or more counties.
(b) The bond must be payable to the state and conditioned on compliance with this chapter.