Texas TABC Conduct Surety Bond / Passenger Transportation Permit (TR)
Overview
Get bonded and move forward with your Texas TABC Passenger Transportation Permit (TR) application. This conduct surety bond is required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission before a TR permit is issued, and it guarantees you will operate in full compliance with TABC rules governing the transportation of alcoholic beverages for passengers. Holding this bond signals to the state that you stand behind your conduct — and that there is financial recourse if you don't.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you operate a passenger transportation business in Texas and plan to serve or allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages onboard, you need this bond. TABC requires a TR permit holder — such as a limousine company, charter bus operator, or similar passenger carrier — to post this conduct surety bond as a condition of receiving and maintaining that permit. Without it, TABC will not approve your application.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the public and the state against losses caused by a TR permit holder who violates TABC regulations governing alcohol service and transportation. It is a conduct bond, meaning it is triggered by the bonded party's failure to follow the rules — not just a licensing formality. TABC holds the bond as a financial guarantee that your operation will remain lawful for the life of the permit.
When is it Required?
Renewal framing applies here: your TR permit and the accompanying bond must both remain active for your authority to continue. This bond must be in place before TABC issues your initial Passenger Transportation Permit, and it must stay current throughout your permit term. If your bond lapses, your permit can be suspended or revoked, so staying ahead of any expiration is critical to uninterrupted operation.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a statewide Texas requirement administered by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. It applies to passenger transportation permit holders anywhere in Texas — there is no county- or city-level variation. Your bond must name the correct TABC-required parties and meet the commission's specifications to be accepted.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and it will open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the short application with your business details, and your bond documents can be issued quickly — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you'll have what you need to submit to TABC with your TR permit application.
Why Bond Titan?
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