Texas Bail Bondsmen
Licensed Texas bondsmen ready to post bail day or night. Compare local options, understand what you'll pay, and get someone home from jail fast.
Texas bail bond advertising and licensing statute: Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 1704; § 1704.304 (Solicitation) — read it on Texas Occupations Code ↗. Every advertiser here acknowledges these rules before their ad airs. All states →
Cities we cover in Texas
Bondsmen listed here work every major TX metro and the surrounding county jails.
- HoustonTX
- San AntonioTX
- DallasTX
- AustinTX
- Fort WorthTX
- El PasoTX
Major Texas courts & jails
- Harris County Criminal District Court
- Dallas County Criminal District Court
- Bexar County District Court
Texas county jail directory
Every TX county, the agency that books there, and the cities each one serves. Search by city or county name.
All 254 TX county records — 14 with a source-verified address and booking line.
- Bexar CountyBexar County Adult Detention Center200 N Comal St, San Antonio, TX 78207ServesSan AntonioAlamo HeightsLive Oak
- Cameron CountyCameron County Rucker-Carrizales Detention Center925 E Harrison St, Brownsville, TX 78520ServesBrownsvilleHarlingenSan Benito
- Collin CountyCollin County Detention Facility4300 Community Ave, McKinney, TX 75071ServesPlanoFriscoMcKinneyAllen
- Dallas CountyLew Sterrett Justice Center111 W Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202ServesDallasIrvingGarlandMesquite
- Denton CountyDenton County Jail127 N Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205ServesDentonLewisvilleFlower MoundLittle Elm
- El Paso CountyEl Paso County Downtown Detention Facility601 E Overland Ave, El Paso, TX 79901ServesEl PasoSocorroHorizon City
- Fort Bend CountyFort Bend County Jail1410 Ransom Rd, Richmond, TX 77469ServesSugar LandMissouri CityRichmondRosenberg
- Harris CountyHarris County Jail (1200 Baker)1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002ServesHoustonPasadenaBaytownSugar Land (area)
- Hidalgo CountyHidalgo County Adult Detention Center711 El Cibolo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542ServesMcAllenEdinburgMissionPharr
- Montgomery CountyMontgomery County Jail1 Criminal Justice Dr, Conroe, TX 77301ServesConroeThe WoodlandsWillis
- Nueces CountyNueces County Jail901 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401ServesCorpus Christi
- Tarrant CountyTarrant County Corrections Center100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102ServesFort WorthArlingtonGrand PrairieNorth Richland Hills
Every TX county is listed. Records marked verified have an address and booking line confirmed against a published sheriff or corrections directory; unverified counties link to the sheriff's office lookup. Always confirm hours, visitation, and bond acceptance with the facility.
How bail works in Texas
- 1. Booking. The arrested person is processed at a TX county jail — fingerprints, mugshot, charge intake.
- 2. Bail amount. A judge or the county's standard bail schedule sets the number.
- 3. Pay the premium. A licensed TX bondsman posts the full bond in exchange for a non-refundable premium — up to state cap of the bond amount.
- 4. Release. Once posted, jail staff process release — typically within a few hours.
- 5. Court appearances. Every scheduled date must be kept, or the bond is forfeited and a warrant issues.
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Follow a step-by-step walkthrough — pre-filled for Texas — that covers finding the jail, calling booking, and paying from another state.
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You don't have to be physically at the jail to help. These are the official third-party vendors most US jails and courts use. Always confirm the accepted vendor with the specific facility before you send money.
- GTL / ViaPath (ConnectNetwork) ↗
Most-used jail deposit vendor. Post bail, add to commissary, or fund calls from any state with a debit/credit card.
- Access Corrections ↗
Secure deposits and (in participating counties) bail payments. Search by facility.
- JailATM ↗
Deposits and bail at hundreds of county jails. Card fees apply per transaction.
- TouchPay / Smart Communications ↗
Deposit money and post bond to enrolled facilities by phone or web from anywhere.
- MoneyGram / Western Union ↗
Many county courts publish a MoneyGram receive code so out-of-state family can wire cash bail to the court clerk.
Tip: call the jail's booking or bond line first. Ask (1) is the person actually booked in and (2) what payment vendor and payment types they accept for bond. Verify the exact facility name on the vendor site before paying — some counties use multiple facilities.
Texas bail bonds — FAQ
›How fast can a bondsman get someone out of jail in Texas?
Once the bond is posted, release from a Texas county jail typically takes 2–8 hours depending on booking backlog and the facility.
›What does a bail bond cost in Texas?
Texas bondsmen charge a non-refundable premium — a percentage of the total bond, capped by state law. Some agencies offer payment plans.
›Do I need collateral for a bail bond in Texas?
Collateral requirements vary by bond size, charge, and the defendant's ties to Texas. Smaller bonds are often written on the signature of a co-signer alone.
›What happens if the defendant misses court in Texas?
A missed court date in Texas triggers a bench warrant and bond forfeiture. The co-signer becomes liable for the full bond amount unless the defendant is quickly surrendered.
Informational only. My Bail Helper is not a law firm or a bail bond agency. Nothing on this page is legal advice.