Sec. 26.001. BOND

(a) Before entering the duties of the office, the county judge must execute a bond that:

(1) is payable to the treasurer of the county;

(2) is in the amount set by the commissioners court of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000; and

(3) is conditioned that the judge will:

(A) pay all money that comes into his hands as county judge to the person or officer entitled to it;

(B) pay to the county all money illegally paid to the judge out of county funds; and

(C) not vote or consent to pay out county funds for other than lawful purposes.

(b) The bond must be approved by the commissioners court.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.