Texas Dept. of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program Bond
Overview
Get bonded with the Texas Department of Agriculture and keep your Child and Adult Care Food Program participation on solid ground. Sponsors who manage food program operations in Texas must demonstrate financial accountability — and this bond is a key part of that. It gives the Texas Department of Agriculture assurance that your organization will comply with program requirements and properly handle federal food program funds. Have your bond in hand before TDA asks for it.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a sponsoring organization participating in the Texas Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program, this bond is required as a condition of your participation. Organizations that oversee meal reimbursements for child care centers, adult day care facilities, or family day care homes under the CACFP typically fall into this category. You need this bond to satisfy TDA's financial integrity requirements before administering program funds. Whether you are a new sponsor or renewing your program agreement, TDA expects this bond to be in place.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Texas Department of Agriculture — acting on behalf of the federal food program — against financial losses caused by a sponsor's failure to comply with program rules or properly account for reimbursement funds. If your organization misuses CACFP meal reimbursements or fails to meet program obligations, the bond provides a financial remedy for TDA. It is not insurance for your organization — it is a guarantee to the state that you will operate the program correctly. The bond holds your organization accountable from day one.
When is it Required?
Renewal is a reality in CACFP sponsorship — this bond must remain active for as long as your organization participates in the program. TDA will require proof of bonding when you first apply as a sponsor and again each time your program agreement comes up for renewal. A lapse in coverage can jeopardize your organization's ability to receive meal reimbursements. Stay ahead of your renewal date so your bond never falls out of compliance with TDA requirements.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Texas and is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture. It covers your organization's CACFP sponsorship activities anywhere within the state. There is no county or city-level variation — TDA administers this requirement uniformly for all participating sponsors in Texas.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and our secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the short application with your organization's details, and you can get your bond documents without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond is ready to submit directly to the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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