The Annual Meeting of PBT is Nov. 6-8, 2024- Criminal Code Counties


There are two types of counties in Texas regarding the writing of bail.  There are bail bond board counties that regulate bail in counties with a population over 110,000.  In smaller counties, bail is regulated by the local sheriff.  

At the annual meeting on November 6-8, 2024, there will be a panel of criminal code county sheriffs who will discuss the process of getting approved to write bail in their county.

You can register by CLICKING HERE.


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