SRC-MWN S.B. 1403 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1403 By: Madla Criminal Justice 3/29/2001 As Filed DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, a bail bond surety is required to hold a license in the county of practice. However, occasionally a bondsman not licensed to do business in another county advertises in local media. As proposed, S.B. 1403 clarifies that a bail bond surety is required to be licensed in the county where the bondsman advertises. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 1704.303(b), Occupations Code, to prohibit a person from advertising as a bail bond surety in a county unless the person holds a license issued under this chapter by a bail bond board in that county. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001.