I've been informed that if we use a bond company as surety for the elected official's bond, then we do not require a second surety. The way I read the various bond provisions for electeds in the LGC, this only suffices for the county clerk. All of the other provisions (Sec. 86.002, Constables, being the particular provision in question) seem to clearly require "two or more good and sufficient sureties".

I think that we would still need to get a personal bond from the elected in addition to the surety company. Am I missing something?

Section 604.002 of the Government Code provides:

An officer shall execute the officer's official bond with:

(1) two or more good and sufficient sureties; or
(2) a solvent surety company authorized to do business in this state.

I think this is what you're hearing about.

Thank you...that'll work!