Texas Timber Permit Bond

Texas Timber Permit Bond

Transporters of unrefined timber or other wood products must file a $15,000 Timber Permit Bond with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles before being permitted to use public roadways for such transfers. This bond is used to reimburse the cost of damages to highways, roads, or bridges caused by the transport of timber when the motor carrier fails to do so.

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What Is the Lowest Price for the Timber Permit Bond?

With Jet, you can get your Timber Permit Bond for as low as $14 a month or $113 a year. Quotes are based on personal credit so actual costs can vary. See the chart below for starting rates for different term lengths.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$14
1 Year$113
2 Years$197
3 Years$282
Texas Timber Permit Bond Rates

Jet makes it easy for you to get your bond ASAP. Our monthly option breaks up the payments to be affordable for anyone. Even our yearly prices are affordable since we work directly with you — no middlemen involved.

The Timber Permit Bond Process With Jet

When you click the button and get started, you will need to fill out the required information for issuing the bond. Part of this process is a soft credit check. After all the questions are answered, you will immediately receive a quote for your Timber Permit Bond. Select the term and add in the payment information to complete your purchase! 

After the payment is processed, Jet will fill out the bond form and mail it to you. You must sign the bond and mail it in the the DMV at the address below: 

Annual Timber Permit
Motor Carrier Division
PO Box 13529
Austin, TX 78731

You will need to make sure that you have an active bond as you renew your timber permit each year. When your bond term is ending, Jet will send you a notice through mail and email. You can choose either method to renew — online is fastest! Just select your new term and submit payment, no additional paperwork is required. 

If you need to cancel your bond, send us an email to [email protected]. We will request cancellation with the DOT but the bond will be held for an extra 30 days before the cancellation is complete. After the 30 days are up, Jet will take any unused time from the prepaid term and calculate it into a refund. Monthly payments are not eligible for a refund and will be stopped after the 30-day cancellation period has ended.

How Does a Carrier Avoid Timber Permit Bond Claims?

The Timber Permit Bond is required by the State to prevent damages to county roads and bridges and state highways when moving unrefined timber (as well as wood chips, wood biomass, or machinery used for loading timber), specifically as a result of: 

You are responsible for reimbursing the State or County for any damage you caused as a violation of your permit obligations. If you refuse to reimburse the damages or are unable to do so, the DOT or the County will file a claim against your Timber Permit Bond. If you receive a claim, you must let Jet know right away. Our team will defend you against claims that don’t have any merit, but if the conditions of the bond actually have been violated, Jet will have to pay the claim out of the bond. 

To continue transporting timber, you will need to restore your bond by paying Jet back within 30 days. Failure to do so will result in your timber permit expiring on the 31st day after Jet paid for your damages.

Are There Other Bonds That a Timber Transporter Needs?

Perhaps. A carrier that needs to notify a county under Section 623.323 must show financial responsibility through a motor vehicle liability insurance policy. An alternative to this insurance policy is a surety bond specified in Section 601.121 of the Texas Transportation Code.

Texas Timber Permit 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: