Abilene, Texas Contractor Bonds

The City of Abilene, Texas requires a surety bond to be filed for a number of contractor licenses: a $25,000 Building Contractor’s Bond for building, building mover, demolition, or roofing contractors; a $10,000 Swimming Pool Contractor’s Bond for swimming pool contractors; a $5,000 Contractor’s Bond for irrigation contractors; a $3,000 Sign Builder’s Bond for sign contractors; $1,000 Appliance Contractor’s Bond for appliance contractors; and $1,000 Street Contractor Bond for contractors. 

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At Jet, Abilene Contractor Bonds are instant issues (i.e. no credit check required) with prices starting at $100 annually or $10 a month. To get started with your purchase, simply select the "Quote" button above!

In the chart below, you will find detailed pricing based on the various bond limits required in the City of Abilene.

Bond LimitMonthly1 Year2 Years
Up to $10,000$10$100$175
$25,000$13$125$219
Abilene, TX Contractor Bond Rates

*Monthly payments are not available for the Street Contractor Bond

Once you are done filling out the required information in the application, you will find your quote that you can purchase right away. After payment is made, Jet will get your form ready to send out. You can have it mailed to you to file with the City or leave it to Jet; just specify where you want it mailed when you are checking out. 

If sending the bond yourself, mail it to the City of Abilene’s Building Inspections Department at the address below:

Buildings Inspections
555 Walnut Street, Room 100/PO Box 60
Abilene, TX 79601

Most Abilene Contractor Bonds must be renewed along with contractor licenses for you to be able to continue running your business. Jet will send you a renewal notice through mail and email. All you need to do is pick the way you want to pay and provide payment information. Those utilizing the monthly bond payments will not need to worry about a renewal process as each payment keeps the contractor bond active.

To cancel your bond, just send Jet an email at [email protected]. The bond can be ended after a 30-day cancellation period, except for the Street Contractor Bond, which cannot be cancelled early and will expire on December 31st of the year of issuance. Once bonds are fully cancelled, Jet will calculate a refund for the unused time; monthly payments will end after the cancellation period is over. 

The City of Abilene regulates contractors that work within its City limits to protect citizens from being swindled by contractors who promise work and never hold up that promise. Contractors must follow the Construction Regulations in Chapter 8 of the Abilene Municipal Code; if the contractor breaks these regulations, the City will look for compensation or remediation by taking action against the Contractor Bond. The claim can be up to, but not exceeding the full limit of the bond to account for the damage caused.

If you receive a claim, get in touch with Jet right away! Every effort should be made if there is a way to relieve the complaint. A claim that is valid will be paid out by the bond, but you are responsible for paying Jet back since it was your actions that led to the claim. 

Abilene, Texas Contractor Requirements

See the requirements contractors must meet to be registered in Abilene. 

Contractor License TypeBond/InsuranceState LicenseCopy of Driver’s License
Building Contractor$25,000 BondNo$15
Building Mover Contractor$25,000 BondN/A$125
Demolition Contractor$25,000 BondN/AYes
Roofing Contractor$25,000 BondN/AYes
Swimming Pool Contractor$10,000 Bond -AND- $300,000 General Liability InsuranceNoYes
Irrigation Contractor$5,000 Bond -OR- $300,000 General Liability InsuranceTexas Irrigator’s LicenseYes
Sign Builder$3,000 Bond (a $25,000 Building Contractor Bond covers this) -AND- $300,000 General Liability InsuranceState Electrical Sign Contractor License / State Master Sign Electrician License / Master Sign Electrician’s Driver LicenseYes
Appliance Contractor$1,000 BondN/AN/A
Street Contractor$1,000 BondN/AN/A
Electrical Contractor$300,000 General Liability InsuranceState Contractors LicenseYes
Plumbing Contractor$300,000 General Liability InsuranceTexas Plumbing LicenseYes
City of Abilene, Texas Contractor Requirements

*N/A means information is not available

Abilene, Texas Contractor Bond Form

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: