Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 466.156. Bond;  Insurance

(a) Each sales agent shall post a cash bond, surety bond, letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or other security approved by the executive director, including the contribution of cash to a pooled bond fund established by the executive director to protect the state from possible losses.  The amount of the security shall be determined by the executive director and must reflect the possible losses to the state from the operation of the sales agent.  The total amount retained in a pooled bond fund established under this subsection may not exceed $5 million.

(b) The executive director may also require a sales agent to maintain insurance if necessary to protect the interests of the state.