The Contractor Bond Experts
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The Contractor Bond Experts
Need help? Call +1 (623) 343-FAST Email [email protected]
Texas sets contractor rules city by city, so the bond you need depends on where you build. We place registration and permit bonds for Texas municipalities, plus bid, performance, and payment bonds for public work, fast and at competitive rates.
Texas is unusual, and it catches a lot of builders off guard when they move in from other states. There is no statewide general contractor license. Trade licensing for electricians and for air conditioning and refrigeration runs through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), while general construction is governed at the city and county level. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin each register contractors their own way and set their own bonding rules.
That local patchwork is exactly why bonding matters in Texas. Many cities require a contractor registration bond or a permit bond before you can pull permits or work in the public right of way. On public construction, Texas Government Code Chapter 2253 requires a payment bond on contracts over 25,000 dollars and a performance bond on contracts over 100,000 dollars, and TxDOT requires bonding on state highway work.
Texas Government Code Chapter 2253 requires payment and performance bonds requiring a payment bond at $25,000 and a performance bond at $100,000 on public work. Our shop issues Texas contractor bonds fast, often within the day for routine limits, and infrastructure work under TxDOT requires bonds too.
Texas Licensing Requirements
Public Works Bonding
Fast Bond Approval
Required for Texas contractor licensing. Common for electricians, plumbers, roofers, HVAC, and general contractors regulated by the the city or county that licenses your trade.
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Used for public and private Texas construction projects. Guarantees job completion, payment to subcontractors and suppliers on Texas contracts.
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Covers defects or workmanship issues after project completion. Often required on public works contracts throughout Texas.
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Land development projects in Texas. Guarantees roads, sidewalks, utilities and site improvements for municipalities and developers.
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Covers niche trades or compliance in Texas (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing). May include prevailing wage bonds or union deposit requirements for Texas projects.
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Complete a short application for your bond. Most contractors finish in just a few minutes. Fast approval process.
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We help Texas contractors get bonded fast with license, permit, bid, performance, and specialty bonds. Our team provides competitive rates, expert guidance, and quick service for all types of construction bonds in Texas. Whether you're an independent tradesperson in Houston, San Antonio, or Dallas, or a large developer across the state, we make it easier to meet state requirements, win projects, and stay compliant with Texas regulations.
INSTANT PRICEWe help Texas contractors secure fast, reliable bonding solutions through licensed surety agents. Whether you need to get licensed, bid public jobs in Houston or San Antonio, or meet state permitting requirements across Texas's 254 counties, our team helps you stay compliant and competitive.
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Get answers to common questions about contractor bonding requirements, costs, and processes for Texas construction professionals.
Texas has no single statewide general or residential contractor license, so there is no one state license bond. Bonds in Texas come from three places, city or county registration where you work, certain regulated trades, and public works projects.
Many Texas cities, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth, require contractors to register and often to post a bond before pulling permits. Some trades and specialty work carry their own bonding rules depending on the jurisdiction.
Local license and permit bond amounts are set by the city or county and commonly run from about 5,000 to 25,000 dollars. The exact figure depends on the jurisdiction and the type of work, so check the requirement where you pull permits.
Public jobs are bonded. Texas Government Code Chapter 2253 ties payment and performance bonds to government contracts requiring a payment bond at $25,000 and a performance bond at $100,000 on public work.
You pay annually, a percentage of the bond rather than its full value, scaled to credit and amount.
Fast, usually same-day after a quick form, so you can finish registering without waiting.
You can. Underwriters price credit into the rate instead of declining, so newer companies and damaged files still qualify.
A license bond satisfies the regulator and renews with your license. A bid bond is tied to a tender, ensuring you take the job and bond it.
They renew yearly in most cases. Your surety bills the renewal before the term ends so nothing lapses.
Distinct instruments. The bond guarantees your performance to others and is yours to repay; insurance indemnifies your business. Texas adds workers' compensation on top.
Yes. Register where Texas requires it and we place a bond sized to that license or local rule so you can start.
