Texas peace officer bonds.
From $100.

Texas conditions certain peace-officer offices on an official bond filed before entry on duty. The amount is set locally by the commissioners court — there is no single statewide figure. Whatever your county requires, pricing starts from $100 — the application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly.

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For constables, deputies, and reserve deputies who must file an official bond to take office

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Amount set by the county commissioners court — generally $500–$1,500 for a constable, $2,000 for a reserve deputy

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From $100, no credit section in the application — enter the amount your county requires and see your price

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard official bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the county. Here is the whole thing:

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Your details, the bond amount the commissioners court set, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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The application collects no credit information, so most bonds issue as soon as you pay, no waiting. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

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File with the county clerk

File the executed bond and your oath of office with the county clerk before you enter on duty. Wet-ink original mailed whenever the county insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the peace officer bond actually guarantees

Texas requires certain peace officers to post an official bond as a condition of taking office. For a constable, Local Government Code §86.002 requires a bond before entering on duty, in an amount the commissioners court sets at not less than $500 nor more than $1,500, approved by the court and conditioned on faithful performance of the office.

For a reserve deputy constable, §86.012 requires a $2,000 bond payable to the constable, filed with the county clerk along with the oath. A constable appointing several reserve deputies may file a blanket bond, and a county may self-insure instead — so confirm what your county actually requires.

The bond is a faithful-performance guarantee: if the officer breaches the duties of office and a party is harmed, that party can recover against the bond, and the surety pursues the officer for repayment. Priced at 0.35% of the bond amount with a $100 minimum, almost every officer bond lands at that $100 minimum because the amounts are small.

Tex. Local Government Code §86.002, §86.012Texas Local Government Code §86.002 requires a constable to execute an official bond before entering on duty, in an amount set by the commissioners court at not less than $500 nor more than $1,500, conditioned on faithful performance. §86.012 requires a reserve deputy constable to execute a $2,000 bond payable to the constable, filed with the county clerk. Deputy and other peace-officer bond amounts are set locally — confirm the figure with your county. Some counties self-insure in lieu of a bond.

You need this bond if you are

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An elected constable filing the official bond the commissioners court set before taking office

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A deputy constable whose county conditions the appointment on a bond

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A reserve deputy constable filing the $2,000 bond under §86.012

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Re-qualifying for office at the start of a new term or after a re-appointment

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount your commissioners court set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with your oath.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Texas peace officer bond?Pricing is 0.35% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. Because the official amounts are small — generally $500–$1,500 for a constable, $2,000 for a reserve deputy — nearly every officer bond lands at that $100 minimum.

Who sets the bond amount?The county commissioners court. For a constable, §86.002 caps it between $500 and $1,500; a reserve deputy constable bond is fixed at $2,000 under §86.012. Other deputy and peace-officer bond amounts are set locally — confirm the figure your county requires.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. The amounts are small, so the standard bond issues instantly; on the rare occasion a check is needed, it is always a soft pull that never affects your score.

Where do I file it?With the county clerk, together with your oath of office, before you enter on duty. We issue the executed bond ready to file.

What if my county self-insures?Some Texas counties self-insure against losses that a bond would cover, and may not require you to post one. Check with your county before buying — and if a bond is required, we issue it the same day.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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