Texas Public Official Bond
- State: Texas
- Bond type: Public Official Bond
- Category: Government/Public Official Bonds
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Overview
Texas taxpayers depend on their elected State Tax Assessor/Collector to handle public funds with integrity and accountability. This bond is the financial guarantee that backs that trust — if the officeholder misappropriates funds, fails to remit taxes, or otherwise breaches the duties of the office, the bond stands ready to make the public whole. Posting this bond is a condition of taking office in Texas, not an option.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you have been elected or appointed as a State Tax Assessor/Collector in Texas, this bond is required before you can lawfully assume your duties. You are the principal on this bond, and your obligation is to every taxpayer and government entity in the jurisdiction you serve. No bond means no oath, and no oath means no office.
What is this Bond For?
Public funds move through the Tax Assessor/Collector's office every day — property tax collections, vehicle registrations, and other assessments flow directly under your authority. This bond protects the state, local taxing entities, and the taxpaying public from financial harm caused by misconduct, negligence, or failure to perform your statutory duties. It is a guarantee that your term will be backed by real financial accountability.
When is it Required?
Your bond must be in place at the moment you take your oath of office — it cannot follow behind. Each new term of office, whether following re-election or a fresh appointment, triggers a new bond requirement. Do not assume a previously issued bond carries forward; a new term means a new obligation, and you must secure the bond before the oath is administered.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Texas requirement governing the office of the State Tax Assessor/Collector. It applies across Texas jurisdictions where the position exists and is enforceable under Texas law for the duration of the officeholder's term. There is no local-only carve-out — the requirement follows the office, wherever it sits in the state.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and the My Bond App portal will open in a new tab, where you can complete your application and get your bond issued quickly. The process is fully online — no waiting on a callback, no paper forms to fax, no delays before you can take your oath. Complete the application, receive your bond documentation, and meet your statutory requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What triggers a claim against a Texas State Tax Assessor/Collector bond?
A claim is triggered when the officeholder causes a financial loss to the public, the state, or a taxing entity through misconduct, misappropriation of tax revenues, failure to remit collected funds, or a breach of the statutory duties of the office. The bond is the financial remedy available to harmed parties when the officeholder cannot or does not make it right personally. The surety steps in, pays the covered loss, and then seeks recovery from the officeholder.
Does this bond automatically renew if I am re-elected as Tax Assessor/Collector?
No — re-election does not automatically extend or renew your existing bond. Each term of office is treated as a new obligation, and you must obtain a fresh bond before taking the oath for your new term. Plan ahead before your new term begins so there is no gap between your oath and your bonded coverage.
Does the bond term match the term of office for a Texas State Tax Assessor/Collector?
Yes, the bond is aligned with your term of office — it is in force for the duration of the term for which you are elected or appointed. Once that term ends, the bond's coverage period closes with it. If you serve consecutive terms, each term requires its own separately issued bond to cover the obligations of that specific period in office.
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