Texas SB387 amends bond requirements for certain judges, setting specific amounts based on county population and duties.

Texas SB387 modifies the bond requirements for judges in statutory county courts and county judges. For statutory county court judges, the bond amount is set by the commissioners court, with a minimum of $1,000 or more than $10,000, depending on the judge's duties. County judges must execute a bond ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, or at least $500,000 for those presiding over guardianship or probate proceedings, with amounts varying based on county population. The bond is payable to the county treasurer and conditioned on the judge's faithful performance of duties.

Texas SB387 amends bond requirements for certain judges, setting specific amounts based on county population and duties.

Texas SB387 modifies the bond requirements for judges in statutory county courts and county judges. For statutory county court judges, the bond amount is set by the commissioners court, with a minimum of $1,000 or more than $10,000, depending on the judge's duties. County judges must execute a bond ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, or at least $500,000 for those presiding over guardianship or probate proceedings, with amounts varying based on county population. The bond is payable to the county treasurer and conditioned on the judge's faithful performance of duties.