In this chapter:
(1) "Bail bond" means a cash deposit, or similar deposit or written undertaking, or a bond or other security, given to guarantee the appearance of a defendant in a criminal case.
(2) "Bail bond surety" means a person who:
(A) executes a bail bond as a surety or cosurety for another person; or
(B) for compensation deposits cash to ensure the appearance in court of a person accused of a crime.
(3) "Board" means a county bail bond board.
(4) "Bonding business" or "bail bond business" means the solicitation, negotiation, or execution of a bail bond by a bail bond surety.
(4-a) "Final judgment" means a judgment that disposes of all issues and parties in a case.
(5) "Person" means an individual or corporation.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.