Tex. Gov't Code Section 604.005
Bond Not Void on First Recovery

(a)

The official bond of a state, county, or precinct officer is not void on first recovery.

(b)

An injured party may sue separately on a bond until the bond is exhausted.

(c)

In no event may the surety be liable for more than the penal sum of the surety bond minus any amounts already paid out under the bond.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1269), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.

Source: Section 604.005 — Bond Not Void on First Recovery, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­604.­htm#604.­005 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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