Freedom, Incorporated v. State

SHANNON, Justice.

This is an appeal from a temporary injunction that restrained appellant Freedom, Incorporated, from engaging in the bail bond or surety business.

Appellant is a corporation created pursuant to the Texas Business Corporation Act. Appellant’s purpose is stated in its Articles of Incorporation as: “The transaction of any and all lawful business for which a corporation may be incorporated under the Texas Business Corporation Act.” Appellant does not hold a certificate of authority from the State Board of Insurance.

Appellant applied to the Harris County Bail Bond Board for a…