A bail bond surety may not hold security for the payment of a bail bond fee or to assure the principal's appearance in court for more than 30 days after the date on which the owner of the security:
(1) requests return of the security in writing; and
(2) submits to the bail bond surety written evidence of the conclusion of:
(A) the payment agreement; or
(B) all of the criminal cases for which the security was given.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.