Surety Bail Bonds
The standard bond. We post the full bail amount with the court on your behalf for an agreed, written fee.
Best for: most misdemeanor and felony arrests after a bond has been set by the court or magistrate.
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Every bond type, handled by people who post them daily.
Felonies, misdemeanors and probation revocations, plus surety, cash, personal, federal, immigration and transfer bonds across Galveston County.
Bond types
Which bond applies to your situation?
If you are not sure, do not guess. Tell us the charge and the county and we will identify it on the call — there is no charge for asking.
Transfer Bail Bonds
Your person was arrested in another county or state. We coordinate with an authorized agent in that jurisdiction and manage it from here.
Best for: an arrest outside Galveston County when you cannot get there yourself.
Personal Bail Bonds (PR)
A personal recognizance bond is granted by a judge after reviewing the case and criminal history at a pretrial hearing.
Best for: first-time, lower-level charges. We will tell you honestly if a PR bond is realistic before you pay anything.
Federal Bail Bonds
Charges out of federal district court run on different rules, different paperwork, and a different timeline.
Best for: federal indictments and arrests by federal agencies.
Cash Bail Bonds
The full bail amount paid in cash to release the defendant. We will walk you through whether this is actually the cheaper route.
Best for: lower bail amounts where you have the funds available and want the money returned by the court.
Immigration Bail Bonds
A surety bond used to secure release from immigration detention, with its own conditions and check-in requirements.
Best for: ICE detainers and immigration holds. Call before signing anything.
Before you call
The bail bond & co-signer checklist.
Having these ready shortens the process considerably. Missing several of them is not a problem — call anyway.
About the defendant
- First and last legal name
- Date of birth
- Date of arrest
- County where they were arrested
- Employment status
- Charges and bond amount, if known
About the co-signer
- First and last legal name
- Home address
- Verifiable employment
- Relationship to the defendant
- Must be 25 years of age or older
- Possible collateral, if the case requires it
Premiums, collateral & conditions
How paying for a bond actually works.
What is a premium?
The bail amount is what the court sets. The premium is what the bail service provider charges to post it — typically around 10% in Texas. That premium is the cost of the service and is not refunded when the case resolves.
Why do I need a co-signer?
A bail bond is a contract between the bondsman, the court and the person posting bail. The co-signer guarantees it — assuming financial and personal responsibility if the defendant does not appear, and for any unpaid premium.
What is collateral, and how does it work?
Collateral is something of value securing the bond — commonly real estate, vehicles, cash, credit, jewelry, stocks or bonds. Property is generally valued on available equity. Not every bond requires it, and it is returned when the bond is discharged.
Can a bondsman discount the fee?
The Texas Department of Insurance says it does not regulate criminal appearance bond rates. Ask any agency to state the full cost, payment schedule, and collateral terms in writing before you pay.
Can the defendant leave the state or country while on bond?
Not without written permission from the bonding office, and from the court where travel conditions were imposed. Traveling without permission is grounds for arrest.
What happens if bail conditions are violated?
A breach can mean arrest, a new warrant, and being held until another bail hearing. Common conditions include avoiding prohibited substances, regular check-ins, and drug or alcohol testing. If a condition is about to be missed, call us first.
Not sure which bond you need? That is what the call is for.
Two minutes on the phone will tell you the bond type, the cost, and the realistic timeline.