Why Families Trust Us With a Surety Bond
Most families cannot pay the full bail in cash, and a surety bond solves that. We make the cost clear, and from your first call to release, you can count on steady help.
We explain the full cost of a surety bond before you sign, with no hidden fees. You see the premium and any charges upfront, so there is never a surprise balance later.
The premium on a surety bond is paid once, and that is what you pay. No hidden fees, no surprise balance, just one clear price explained before anything is signed.
Even the premium can be a strain, so we work with you. We build flexible payment plans around your budget, often with a low amount down, so a surety bond stays within reach.
Once we post the surety bond, release usually follows within hours. We work directly with the jail so your loved one does not sit longer than the law requires.
Our agents are licensed by the Harris County Bail Bond Board and post surety bonds every day. That experience means the paperwork is done right and your loved one is released faster.
How a Surety Bail Bond Works
A surety bond is simple once you see the parts. This is how a surety bail bond works in Texas, from the premium to the cosigner, in plain terms.
A surety bond is an agreement where a licensed bondsman promises the court the full bail amount if the defendant fails to appear. In exchange, you pay the bondsman a premium, a fraction of the bail.
Every surety bond has three parties: the court that sets the bail, the defendant who must appear, and the surety, the bondsman, who guarantees the bail. We act as the surety for your family in court.
The premium is what you actually pay, set by Texas custom as a percentage of the bail. On a ten thousand dollar bail, the premium is about one thousand dollars. It is earned and not refundable.
A surety bond usually needs a cosigner, also called an indemnitor. This person signs the agreement and takes responsibility if the defendant skips court. We explain exactly what a cosigner agrees to before anything is signed.
For larger bonds, a bondsman may ask for collateral, like a car title or property, to secure the bond. Most smaller bonds need none. We tell you upfront whether collateral applies to your loved one’s case.
With a cash bond, you pay the court the full bail and get it back after the case. A surety bond costs only the premium up front, which is why most families choose it over cash.
A surety bond covers any charge. See our felony and cash bail bonds.
Three Simple Steps to a Bail Bond
After bail is set, you pay the premium, a small portion of the full amount, online or in person, to start the release. We explain the cost clearly before anything is signed.
We work with you to build a payment plan that fits your budget. Flexible options and low down payments mean that cost should never keep your loved one in jail.
Our agents present the court with the full bond amount and handle the paperwork directly with the jail, securing your loved one’s release as quickly as the facility allows.
Areas We Serve
We post surety bonds across the entire Houston metro, from Harris County to the surrounding counties. Wherever the arrest happened, a licensed bondsman can reach that jail fast.
Nearby areas we cover: Harris County · Greenspoint · Sharpstown
Houston Jail & Court Directory
A surety bond can be posted at the jail where your loved one is held, anywhere in Greater Houston. Use this directory to find the facility, its phone and address, or open directions.
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Harris County Joint Processing Center — 700 N San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 755-5300 | Directions |
| Jail | Harris County Jail (1200 Baker St) — 1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 755-5300 | Directions |
| Court | Harris County Criminal Justice Center — 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 755-5800 | Directions |
| Court | Harris County Civil Courthouse — 201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002 | (713) 274-1330 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Fort Bend County Jail — 1410 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, TX 77469 | (281) 341-4735 | Directions |
| Court | Fort Bend County Justice Center — 1422 Eugene Heimann Cir, Richmond, TX 77469 | (281) 341-3742 | Directions |
| Jail | Sugar Land Police Detention Center — 1200 TX-6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | (281) 275-2525 | Directions |
| Court | Sugar Land Municipal Court — 1200 TX-6, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | (281) 275-2560 | Directions |
| Jail | Missouri City Police Jail — 3849 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459 | (281) 403-8700 | Directions |
| Court | Missouri City Municipal Court — 3845 Cartwright Rd, Missouri City, TX 77459 | (281) 403-8669 | Directions |
| Jail | Richmond City Jail — 600 Preston St, Richmond, TX 77469 | (281) 342-2849 | Directions |
| Court | Richmond Municipal Court — 600 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469 | (281) 342-0578 | Directions |
| Jail | Rosenberg Police Jail — 2120 4th St, Rosenberg, TX 77471 | (832) 595-3700 | Directions |
| Court | Rosenberg Municipal Court — 2110 4th St, Rosenberg, TX 77471 | (832) 595-3450 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Montgomery County Jail — 1 Criminal Justice Dr, Conroe, TX 77301 | (936) 760-5800 | Directions |
| Court | Montgomery County Courthouse — 301 N Main St, Conroe, TX 77301 | (936) 756-0571 | Directions |
| Jail | Conroe City Jail — 2300 Plantation Dr, Conroe, TX 77303 | (936) 522-3200 | Directions |
| Court | Conroe Municipal Court — 2300 Plantation Dr, Conroe, TX 77303 | (936) 522-3380 | Directions |
| Court | The Woodlands Courthouse — 1520 Lake Front Cir, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | (281) 292-3325 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Galveston County Jail — 5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551 | (409) 766-2315 | Directions |
| Court | Galveston County Justice Center — 600 59th St, Galveston, TX 77551 | (409) 770-5230 | Directions |
| Jail | League City Jail — 555 W Walker St, League City, TX 77573 | (281) 338-8222 | Directions |
| Court | League City Municipal Court — 200 W Walker St, League City, TX 77573 | (281) 554-1060 | Directions |
| Type | Facility & address | Phone | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Brazoria County Detention Center — 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515 | (979) 864-2336 | Directions |
| Court | Brazoria County Courthouse — 111 E Locust St, Angleton, TX 77515 | (979) 849-5711 | Directions |
| Jail | Pearland City Jail — 2555 Cullen Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581 | (281) 997-5830 | Directions |
| Court | Pearland Municipal Court — 2555 Cullen Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581 | (281) 997-5900 | Directions |
Surety Bond FAQ
Surety bonds raise practical questions about cost, refunds, and how they work. These are the ones Houston families ask us most. Call anytime for free, straight answers about your case.
It is a bond posted by a licensed bondsman who guarantees the full bail to the court. Instead of paying the whole amount, you pay the bondsman a premium. Texas allows surety bonds for most felony and misdemeanor charges here.
By Texas custom, the premium is a percentage of the bail, usually around ten percent. On a ten thousand dollar bail, that is about one thousand dollars. The premium is earned and not refundable once the bond is posted with the court.
The surety is the party that guarantees the bail to the court, usually a licensed bail bondsman. The surety pledges the full bail amount and takes on the risk if the defendant fails to appear for any scheduled court date.
No. The premium is the bondsman’s fee for taking on the risk, and it is earned once the bond is posted. It is not returned, even if the case is dropped. That is the cost of not paying the full bail yourself.
Surety bonds are posted directly at the jail or court holding the defendant. The Harris County Sheriff accepts cash or surety bonds at 700 North San Jacinto downtown. We handle the posting for you, wherever your loved one is held.
Not sure where they are held? Search the Harris County inmate roster.