Sherman, TX — Obstruction Bond
Doing work on or over Sherman’s public right-of-way? Prepare the city’s $5,000 obstruction bond and check the separate insurance requirement for repair or demolition work.
Also known as Sherman Obstruction Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Texas
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work / Encroachment Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the obstruction security required by Sherman’s building-code amendment for work on and over public ROW.
- Who needs it
- Persons performing covered work, including repair or demolition, on or over Sherman public rights-of-way.
- Who it protects
- The city requires the obstruction bond for the covered public-way work. The accepted instrument sets its detailed conditions and remedies; it is not the contractor’s liability insurance or blanket protection for every private contract.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- City of Sherman — Code §3.03.002(3), Obstruction Bond on or over Public ROW (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Legal applicant, work description and public ROW location.
- City’s accepted obstruction form, $5,000 requirement and effective dates.
- Applicable separate liability evidence and city execution, filing and closeout instructions.
Questions about this bond
What obstruction bond amount does Sherman specify?
Section 3.03.002(3) specifies $5,000 for work on and over public ROW. Have the provider match the city’s current accepted condition.
Is the liability insurance included in the obstruction bond?
No. The code separately requires liability evidence for repair or demolition, with $100,000 per-occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits.
Does the code establish a twelve-month bond term?
The cited provision does not state one. Confirm effective dates, continuation, cancellation and discharge with the city and provider.