Who needs an Austin Right of Way Surety Bond?
If you are engaged in construction, repair, excavation, installation, maintenance, or placement of facilities that may necessitate use of certain public rights-of-way in Austin, Texas, you could be required to obtain a surety bond as part of your permit. The required bond amount is $10,000.
Why is this bond required?
The Austin Right of Way License and Permit Surety Bond protects the city from damages resulting from faulty work and general violations of applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations.