Texas TABC conduct bonds.
From $100.

Certain Texas alcoholic-beverage permit holders must file a conduct surety bond with the TABC under Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11, promising they will not violate state alcohol law. The standard amount is $5,000 (more near a school). Pricing starts from $100, and the application collects no credit information.

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Required under Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11 for certain permit holders (filed on TABC form L-2-60.2)

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Generally $5,000, or $10,000 within 1,000 feet of a public school — confirm on your TABC notice

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

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

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Your business details, the bond amount the TABC required, 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 TABC

Submit the executed conduct bond (form L-2-60.2) with your permit application or as the TABC directs. Wet-ink original mailed whenever the agency insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the conduct bond actually guarantees

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires certain permit applicants and holders to file a conduct surety bond under Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11. The bond states on its face that the holder will not violate a law of the state relating to alcoholic beverages, or a rule of the commission, during the permit period.

The standard amount is $5,000, rising to $10,000 if the premises is within 1,000 feet of a public school. The bond requirement applies to permits issued under the chapters §11.11 names (such as Chapters 25, 28, and 32) — confirm whether your permit type and location require it on your TABC paperwork.

There's a notable exemption: a permit holder who has held a permit for three years or more, has not had a license or permit revoked in the prior five years, and has continuously operated on the premises, is not required to furnish the bond at renewal. When required, we issue it from $100, and the application collects no credit information.

Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11 (TABC form L-2-60.2)Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11 requires certain permit applicants and holders to file a conduct surety bond — generally $5,000, or $10,000 if the premises is within 1,000 feet of a public school — conditioned on not violating state alcoholic-beverage law or commission rules. A holder who has held a permit three years or more, has had no license or permit revoked in the prior five years, is not the subject of a pending revocation proceeding, and has continuously operated on the premises for three years or more is exempt at renewal. Confirm whether your permit type and location require the bond on your TABC paperwork.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for a TABC permit that §11.11 conditions on a conduct surety bond

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Located near a public school where the bond rises to $10,000

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A newer permit holder not yet eligible for the three-year exemption

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Reinstating a permit after the TABC required a conduct bond

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Submit the application with the bond amount the TABC required — the executed conduct bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the TABC conduct bond?Pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The standard $5,000 conduct bond lands at that $100 minimum; a $10,000 bond within 1,000 feet of a public school costs $100 as well. Enter your amount and see your price.

Who has to file a conduct bond?Certain permit applicants and holders, under Alcoholic Beverage Code §11.11 — it applies to the permit types the statute names. Whether your specific permit and location require it is shown on your TABC paperwork; send it to us if you are unsure.

Is there an exemption?Yes. A holder who has held a permit for three years or more, has not had a license or permit revoked in the prior five years, and has continuously operated on the premises is not required to furnish the bond at renewal.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Larger bond amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.

Which form do I file?TABC form L-2-60.2, the conduct surety bond. We issue the executed bond ready to submit with your permit application or as the TABC directs.

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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