Opinions
Opinion No. KP-0513
The Honorable Layne Thompson
Angelina County District Attorney
Post Office Box 908
Lufkin, Texas 75902-0908
Re: Enforceability of bond conditions (RQ-0571-KP)
S U M M A R Y
Based on a plain reading of the relevant provisions of Chapter 17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, bond conditions are effective when a defendant gives the bond ordered by the magistrate and may not be enforced prior to that time.
Bond conditions are not enforceable after revocation of the bond and rearrest of the defendant.
Opinion No. KP-0514
The Honorable Lilli A. Hensley
Sterling County Attorney
Post Office Box 88
Sterling City, Texas 76951
Re: Performance and payment bond requirements under Government Code §2253.021 (RQ-0588-KP)
S U M M A R Y
Subsection 2253.021(a) of the Government Code obligates a county to require a prime contractor to execute a performance and payment bond.
Opinion No. KP-0515
The Honorable Matthew A. Mills
Hood County Attorney
1200 West Pearl Street
Granbury, Texas 76048
Re: Interpretation and application of certain provisions in Tax Code chapter 26 and Special District Local Laws Code chapter 1042 to a hospital district (RQ-0593-KP)
S U M M A R Y
Hood County Hospital District's authority to impose a property tax under Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1042 does not conflict with the voters' ability to limit a tax-rate increase under Tax Code section 26.07.
A county's obligation to provide health care services and assistance pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 61.022 does not apply to a person who resides in the service area of a hospital district.
For further information, please access the website at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov or call the Opinion Committee at (512) 463-2110.
TRD-202600579
Justin Gordon
General Counsel
Office of the Attorney General
Filed: February 10, 2026