The Texas Government Code and Texas Local Government Code requires certain public officials to file at least one surety bond along with the elected official’s oath of office. The bond coverage amount, number of sureties, payee, and term is specific to the public office held. The purpose of the bond is to provide liability coverage on public officials for the faithful performance of the duty of their office.  In addition to these bonds, the County is a self-insured entity and does carry Crime Liability insurance with a deductible of $25,000. 

Currently 44 public official positions in the County of El Paso are required by the Texas Government Code, Texas Local Government Code, or approved by the County Commissioners Court to have at least one surety bond payable to the County or to the Governor.  Those positions are identified in the attached backup document. 

With the recent election, staff is requesting for the Commissioners Court to approve and authorize the purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, re-elected, or other public official positions as listed in the attached document. Also included are the remaining bonded positions that do not require action for your convenience.

FY 2015  $24,268.50

FY 2017  $9,480

FY 2019 $25,053.50 (Estimated) – Already included in the FY2019 budget.

November 19, 2012    Agenda Item #18, Commissioners Court authorized purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, reelected, or appointed public officials as required by Local Government Code.

November 24, 2014   Agenda Item #4H, Commissioners Court authorized purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, reelected, or appointed public officials as required by Local Government Code.

December 12, 2016     Agenda Item #3F, Approve and authorize the purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, re-elected, or appointed public officials as required by the Local Government Code.