The October Newsletter for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas Has Been Released


 

The October Newsletter for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas has been released.  The annual meeting of PBT is quickly approaching.  This years theme is "Loyalty Lives Here!"  

Additionally, we complete our four part series on Right on Crime, Wong on Crime.

We also highlight articles regarding the failure of the Harris County misdemeanor reforms and how they are causing crime to increase.  

Finally, we spotlight our new and returning members.  

To see more CLICK HERE.

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