The Professional Bondsmen of Texas- Blog

Senator Pete Flores is the Chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.  This committee has jurisdiction over all bail related legislation filed in the Texas Senate.  It is referred to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.  Senator Flores was named chair of the committee after former Senator John Whitmire retired to run for Mayor of Houston.   Chairman Flores will participate on a panel discussion at the upcoming annual meeting to discuss anticipated bail issues and other criminal justice matters that may arise in the next Texas Legislative Session beginning in January 2025. PBT will be presenting Chairman Flores with a contribution from the Texas Bail PAC.  We ask that you consider making donations to this powerful Senator as well.  Contributions by check can be made directly to the Pete Flores Campaign and cash contributions can be made to the Texas Bail PAC to increase the contribution made to the senator.  Bring your checkbooks and let'...

  Are you thinking about or in the process of getting approved to write bail in a bail bond board?  What are the top mistakes in getting approved to write a bail bond board county? Find out more at the Annual Meeting of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas. Early registrations has closed, but you can still register on site on November 6, 2024.  SEE YOU THERE!!!

We are planning for the next Texas Legislative Session.  We need you to get involved.  Find out what you can do to join us in this fight. Find out more at the Annual Meeting of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas. You can register by  CLICKING HERE .  

PBT's Annual Skeet Shoot is November 6, 2024.  Revisit the fun of last year's event-  

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 .

The PBT Annual Meeting is November 6-8, 2024.  One of the topics to be presented at this year's annual meeting will address the issues that come up when a bondsman is seeking to sell his business.  This topic will include issues related to how should the sale be addressed with the local bail bond board, or the sheriff.  Other issues will include such things the run off of the existing bonds still open that were written by the seller at the time of sale. This topic should also include the topic of the things that you should discuss with your attorney if you are in the middle of estate planning.  Some suggestions that an estate planning attorney may propose are inconsistent with what is permissible for a bail bond company in Texas.   If you are in thinking of selling your business or contemplating estate planning, joing us at the Annual Meeting of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas.  The meeting is November 6-8, 2024. You can register by CLICKING HERE .

On this Episode of the Bail Post we are at the PBT Annual Meeting and we are recording "live" to tape where we have a panel discussion regarding the Inside Scoop about Bail Bond Boards.  Our guests are Ethel Segura and Michelle Turner.  Ethel Segura is the Bail Bond Administrator for the Bexar County Bail Bond Board.  Michelle Turner is the 1st Assistant County Attorney for Fort Bend County and is the attorney for the Fort Bend County Bail Bond Board. On this unique and different episode we discuss common mistakes that bondsmen make and several new statutes that may impact the actions of bail bond boards moving forward. This is an audio only episode.  Also available on: Apple Podcasts-            CLICK HERE Spotify-                        CLICK HERE Google Podcasts-        CLICK HERE Podcast Index-       ...

  Fundraiser Dates-  10-12-2023 through 10-31-2023: The 2023 Annual Meeting for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas took place last week from October 12-13 in San Antonio, Texas.  This year's activities included the kickoff of a fund raiser for Camp Esperanza which is a camp for kids with cancer. Over the course of 2 days from October 12-13, 2023, bondsmen attending the annual meeting contributed over $20,000.00 for this very worthy cause.  This allows 40 children to attend Camp Esperanza this year.   Now you have the opportunity to participate as well.  The fundraiser will continue for the next two weeks until the end of October.  There are numerous ways that you can contribute. I f you would like to donate online   CLICK HERE If you would like to contribute with  a check:               The Bridwell Foundation/Camp Esperanza               c/o The Good Law Fir...

  Loyalty lives deep in Texas!  The Professional Bondsmen of Texas held their Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas from October 19-21.  The theme for this year was "Loyalty Lives Here!"  The dictionary defines loyalty as a strong feeling of support or allegiance.  Loyalty can have a different meaning to people, but there are common elements anytime someone speaks about loyalty.   Socrates said about loyalty, "Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant."  Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the Civil War, described it as the commitment which transforms a promise into reality.  Jane Austin has been quoted as saying, "There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends."   Summer Altice, noted model and actress, is quoted as saying, "I look for these qualities and characteristics in people. Honesty is number one, respect, and absolutely the third would have to be loyalty."...

  The Professional Bondsmen of Texas will be hosting their 52nd Annual Convention this month in San Antonio at the historic Menger Hotel across from the Alamo.  This year's theme is "Loyalty Lives Here!"    Irma Montemayer and her committee are hoping to surpass the record attendance from last year.  Irma is a strong advocate for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas and she believes strongly in the organization's goals. The idea from this year's theme grew from the end of the last legislative session and the enormous victory with Senate Bill 6.  Irma Montemayor said, "I was driving home thinking about things and how they ended up and all the people who stepped up and played a key role in the effort."  At that moment Irma drove by a business that had a sign in the window that read, “Loyalty Lives Here.”  It was at that moment that she realized that was a perfect theme for the next PBT annual meeting.    What does the theme mean?  Irma ...