Harris County, Texas - How Bail Bonds Work in Houston!

How Houston Bail Bonds Work -

Typical Arresting Agencies: Harris County Sheriff; Houston Municipal Police; Small Municipal Police. (Note that on occasion Federal Law Enforcement Agencies such as ICE, ATF, FBI, DEA, etc. can also detain or arrest individuals for matters involving Federal Charges).

Magistrate Locations: Harris County Jail; Houston Municipal Jail; Pasadena Municipal Jail; Humble Municipal Jail.

Locations Accepting Fully Paid Cash Bonds From Friends/Family: Harris County Jail; Houston Municipal Jail; Pasadena Municipal Jail; Humble Municipal Jail. (Remember that if the arresting agency is a Federal Law Enforcement Agency the bond process which does not use local bondsmen will be conducted in the Federal Court).

If Unable to Pay Full Bond: Contact Numerous Local Bonding Companies or Go to BailBondBidsNow.com, Insert some Basic Information followed by Local Bonding Companies Competing to Provide the Lowest Bonds or Best Terms.

Remember, even in 2025 every Texas County Bail Bond process is different and ever changing. This hopefully provides some direction as we will strive to continue updating this information.