Sec. 371.056. BOND. (a) The commissioner may require that an applicant file a bond with the application. The bond must be:
(1) satisfactory to the commissioner;
(2) in the amount set by the commissioner not to exceed $5,000 for each license; and
(3) issued by a surety qualified to do business in this state.
(b) The aggregate liability of the surety may not exceed the amount of the bond.
(c) The bond must be in favor of this state for the use of this state and the use of a person who has a cause of action under this chapter against the pawnbroker.
(d) The bond must be conditioned on:
(1) the pawnbroker's compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; and
(2) the payment of all amounts that become due to this state or to another person under this chapter.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Interest, Loans, and Financed Transactions
Subchapter B. Pawnshop License
Section 371.051. Pawnshop License Required
Section 371.053. Verification of Applicant's Net Assets
Section 371.054. License Application
Section 371.055. Fees; Proof of Insurance
Section 371.057. Investigation; Notice of Application
Section 371.058. Public Hearing
Section 371.059. Approval; Issuance of License
Section 371.060. Notice of Denial; Hearing
Section 371.061. Period for Final Decision to Approve or Deny
Section 371.062. Disposition of Fees on Denial of Application
Section 371.0625. License Term
Section 371.063. License Issued Before October 1, 1981
Section 371.064. License Fee; Expiration
Section 371.0645. Grounds for Refusal to Renew
Section 371.066. Temporary License
Section 371.067. Contents and Display of License
Section 371.068. Multiple Places of Business
Section 371.069. Change of Ownership
Section 371.070. Transfer or Assignment of License
Section 371.071. Application for Relocation
Section 371.072. Net Assets Requirement
Section 371.073. Appointment of Agent
Section 371.074. Pawnbroker Responsible for Employees and Agents