Texas — MUD Public Official Bond
Prepare your Texas MUD director's $10,000 Public Official Bond for faithful performance of your duties under Water Code Section 49.055. Have the district's details ready, then select Purchase Now to apply through Propeller.
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- Recorded state
- Texas
- Category
- Public officials & government
What this bond does
The bond secures faithful performance of the director's official duties. Section 49.055 requires the instrument to be payable to the district.
- Who needs it
- Directors elected or appointed to a Texas Municipal Utility District or another district subject to Section 49.055. That section expressly excludes special water authorities.
- Who it protects
- The district is the obligee protected by the director's faithful-performance bond. This is separate from personal liability insurance and does not promise payment for every dispute involving a director.
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 Water Code Chapter 49: Provisions Applicable to All Districts (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Verify your specific appointment or election status with the district board secretary.
- Have the district's full legal name and requested bond form ready for the $10,000 director obligation.
- Identify the requested effective date and your appointment or election details.
- After issuance: complete execution, obtain board approval and file the bond with the district.
Questions about this bond
What is the required amount for a Texas MUD Director bond?
The Texas Water Code Section 49.055 mandates that each director must execute a bond in the amount of $10,000.
What should I prepare before applying?
Have your legal name, district's full name, appointment or election details, requested form and effective date ready. Apply through Purchase Now before completing the issued document's approval and filing.
Where should the signed bond be filed?
The bond must be filed with the district and retained in its records.
Does this bond cover my personal liability?
This is a surety bond conditioned on the faithful performance of your official duties as a director; it protects the district from losses due to a director's failure to perform those duties.