Southlake, TX Right of Way Bond
- State: Texas
- Jurisdiction: Southlake
- Bond type: Right of Way / Street Work Bond
- Category: Contractor Bonds
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Overview
Southlake takes right of way work seriously — any contractor disturbing city streets, sidewalks, curbs, or public easements within city limits must carry this bond before work begins. Issued to the City of Southlake, this surety bond guarantees that your crew will restore the right of way to city standards after the job is done. It protects Southlake residents and infrastructure from the cost of substandard repairs or abandoned worksites. This is a local city requirement, completely separate from any Texas state contractor license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
Utility contractors, excavation crews, and plumbers cutting into Southlake streets or sidewalks are the most common applicants — but this bond applies to any contractor whose work touches city right of way. Concrete and flatwork contractors repairing or replacing curbs and driveways within the public easement need it. Telecommunications and fiber contractors trenching under Southlake roads or public corridors need it too. If the City of Southlake has asked you for this bond in connection with a permit, you are in the right place.
What is this Bond For?
Southlake's Right of Way Bond holds contractors financially accountable for restoring public infrastructure after any permitted work in the city's streets, easements, or public corridors. If a contractor leaves pavement cracked, a trench improperly backfilled, or a sidewalk panel unrepaired, the city can make a claim against this bond to cover the cost of proper restoration. It is not a performance bond for private work — it is specifically tied to the contractor's obligations to the City of Southlake for right of way disturbance. The bond remains in force to ensure the public right of way is returned to the condition the city requires.
When is it Required?
Before the City of Southlake issues a right of way permit, this bond must already be on file with the city. Contractors typically encounter this requirement at the permit counter or during the city's contractor registration process when work is planned within a public easement, roadway, or sidewalk corridor. You cannot legally open a trench or disturb a city street in Southlake without this bond in place. Have the bond in hand before you submit your permit application.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Southlake, Texas — it satisfies a city-level permit or registration requirement, not a statewide licensing obligation. It is not valid as a substitute for any Tarrant County or Texas state bond. Work performed inside Southlake city limits that touches public right of way is where this bond has jurisdiction.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and the My Bond App portal will open in a new tab — you can complete your application and purchase the bond entirely online without calling an agent. Enter your business information and bond details, and your bond documents will be issued digitally once your application is processed. Download, print, and deliver to the City of Southlake as required for your permit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Southlake Right of Way Bond replace my general liability insurance or workers' comp?
No — and the City of Southlake will likely require all three. The Right of Way Bond is a surety bond that guarantees your restoration obligations to the city; it does not cover bodily injury, property damage to third parties, or your workers' on-the-job injuries. General liability and workers' compensation policies do that work separately. Carry all required coverage before you pull your Southlake right of way permit.
If I use subcontractors on a Southlake right of way job, are they covered under my bond?
Your Southlake Right of Way Bond is issued in your name as the permit-holding contractor — it covers your obligations to the city for the permitted scope of work. Subcontractors you bring on are generally not independently covered under your bond, and their work that damages or fails to restore the right of way can still expose you to a bond claim. Make sure any subs performing right of way work in Southlake understand the city's restoration standards, and confirm whether the city requires subs to carry their own bond.
What information do I need ready when I buy this bond online?
Have your legal business name, business entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, etc.), your principal business address, and your Texas contractor license number or City of Southlake registration number if one has already been assigned. You will also need the required bond amount — pull that from your Southlake permit application or the city's right of way requirements. Having these details ready before you start the application makes the process significantly faster.
What happens after I click Buy This Bond Online?
You'll open the My Bond App portal in a new tab where you can complete the secure online bond application and finish your purchase. Your Bond Titan tab stays open so you can come back and keep browsing.
Can I buy this bond entirely online?
Yes. Bond Titan connects you directly to the online bond application — there's no paperwork to mail in and no agent appointment required to get started.
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