Texas — Anytime Fitness Franchise Health Club Bond
The Texas Health Spa Surety Bond is a mandatory financial security requirement for health spa operators in Texas under Chapter 702 of the Texas Occupations Code. Franchisees and independent operators must file this bond with the Secretary of State to obtain a health spa operator’s certificate of registration.
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- Recorded state
- Texas
- Bond type
- Health Club / Fitness Center Bond
- Category
- Healthcare & fitness
What this bond does
This bond protects health spa members by providing a source of recovery if a member suffers an actual financial loss due to the closure of a health spa. Financial loss is strictly limited to the unused or unearned portion of a member’s prepaid dues or fees.
- Who needs it
- Anytime Fitness franchisees and other health spa operators required to register with the Texas Secretary of State and electing to provide security through a surety bond rather than an exemption.
- Who it protects
- The bond serves as a financial guarantee for the benefit of the State of Texas and individual members. It specifically covers claims where a final administrative order from the Secretary of State determines a member has suffered a financial loss resulting from the closure of the facility.
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
- Texas Secretary of State Form 3002: Health Spa Surety Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
Have these ready
- Calculate the total amount paid by members for prepaid memberships to identify your required bond amount from the state-provided table.
- Obtain a surety bond from a company authorized to operate as a surety in the State of Texas.
- Complete Form 3002, ensuring all fields—including bond number, effective date, and entity information—align with your registration application.
- Secure authorized signatures from both the health spa operator and the issuing surety company before filing.
Questions about this bond
What happens if total member claims exceed my bond amount?
If claims exceed the total bond amount, the surety will pay the full bond amount to the Secretary of State for pro rata distribution to the claimants.
Does this bond protect against all types of health club disputes?
No. Coverage is strictly limited to actual financial loss, defined as the unused or unearned portion of a member's dues or fees resulting specifically from the closure of the health spa.
Can I switch from a bond to another form of security later?
The statute requires proof of security as part of the initial registration process. You should contact the Texas Secretary of State’s Registrations Unit to discuss changes to your security filing status.
Is the bond amount the same for every health club?
No. The required security amount scales based on the total prepaid membership revenue, starting at $20,000 for up to $20,000 in prepaid dues and reaching $50,000 for revenue over $45,000.