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The Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond is required by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond states that the bond holder will pay all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs due under the permit applied for. This bond will cover the permits required for either Gasoline or Diesel Fuel. The Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond is necessary in order to get and maintain these permits.

What is the purpose of the Motor Fuel Tax Bond?

Without this Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond on file, permits may be suspended so it is critical to ensure the validity of your bond and renew it in a timely manner. The Comptroller may also cancel or refuse the permit or license, so it is very important to get this bond in order to sell gasoline or diesel fuel in the state of Texas. This bond is very important to the state because it ensures they will receive the proper revenue from the bond holder.

What is the amount of the Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond?

The amount depends on the permit. Please refer to the list below.

Gasoline – Bond must be equal to two times the maximum amount of tax that could accrue on tax-free gasoline purchased or acquired during a reporting period. Minimum amount is $30,000 while maximum amount is $600,000.

Diesel Fuel – equal to two times the maximum amount of tax that could accrue on tax-free diesel fuel purchased or acquired or sold during a reporting period. The minimum bond is $30,000. The maximum bond is $600,000.

Dyed Diesel Fuel Bonded User – bond must be equal to two times the maximum amount of tax that could accrue on tax-free diesel fuel purchased or acquired during a reporting period. The minimum bond is $10,000. The maximum bond is $600,000.

Compressed Natural Gas/ Liquefied Natural Gas – bond must be equal to two times the maximum amount of tax that could accrue on CNG or LNG produced, purchased, acquired, sold or delivered during a reporting period. The minimum bond is $30,000. The maximum bond is $600,000.

How do I obtain a Texas Motor Fuels Tax Continuous Bond?

Complete our easy to navigate online application. Within one business day,  one of our licensed agents will contact you with a no-obligation quote for your bond (the “premium”). Once any necessary paperwork is signed and the premium payment is processed, your surety bond will be shipped to you via USPS Priority Mail (overnight shipping options also available).

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