Opinion No.

Honorable Bob Simpson Chairman House Committee on Insurance House of Representatives Room 125, Reagan Building Austin, Texas 78701

Re: Application of the Bail Bond Act to insurance companies

Dear Representative Simpson:

You have asked several questions concerning the relationship between the Texas Bail Bond Act, article 2372p-3, V.T.C.S., and the Texas Insurance Code. You first asked:

1. Is a duly licensed and certified insurance company, qualified and licensed to do business in Texas under the Texas Board of Insurance rules and regulations, etc., subject to the Bail Bond Act (Article 2372p-3, as…