Bail Bond Board

Meetings

  • Noon
  • 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • County Court at Law 2 Courtroom
  • Justice Center 
    1902 US Highway 175
    Kaufman, Texas

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings, posted with the County Clerk, and can be found HERE.

Minutes are available following approval HERE.

Members

  • Judge Bobby Rich, Presiding Officer, County Court at Law 2 Judge
  • Judge Mary Bardin, Vice-Chairman, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
  • Captain Chad Hill, Administrator, Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
  • Judge Casey Blair, 86th District Court
  • Judge Jon Burt, Municipal Judge - City of Kaufman
  • Tommy Moore, Commissioner Precinct 4
  • Laura Hughes, County Clerk
  • Rhonda Hughey, District Clerk
  • Stephanie McSpadden, AAA Bail Bonds
  • Charles "Chuck" Mohnkern, County Treasurer
  • Erleigh Norville Wiley, District Attorney
  • Eric Smenner, Attorney
  • Judge Jessica Spain, Municipal Judge - City of Forney

Overview

The Kaufman County Bail Bond Board is responsible for licensing and regulating the companies that offer bail bonds in Kaufman County in accordance with Chapter 1704 Regulation of Bail Bond Sureties of the Texas Occupations Code and the Local Rules of the Kaufman County Bail Bond Board (PDF).

The Board also hears complaints about licensed companies and makes determinations about the issuance, denial or renewal of bail bond licenses.

Local Rules

Bail Bond Board Local Rules Adopted September 18, 2018, Amended June 8, 2021

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO LOCAL RULES (effective 6/1/2026)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO BE CONSIDERED 5.12.26

NOTICE OF CHANGES TO LOCAL RULES (effective 5/1/2026)

Approved Bonding Company List

Application Forms

Attorney Application Forms

17.16 and 17.19 Forms


Bail Bond Board Formal Grievance Form


Questions?

Should you have any questions regarding the Kaufman County Bail Bond Board or wish to obtain information on becoming a licensed surety company, please contact Captain Chad Hill, Kaufman County Bail Bond Administrator at 972-932-4337.