New Notice Requirement for 17.19 Affidavits, effective September 1, 2025
Per HB2697, signed into law last legislative session, notice must be provided to the prosecuting attorney before the surety files a 17.19 affidavit in felony cases. The DA’s Office has provided the following email to help you comply with this new notice requirement: DA1719notice@dallascounty.org.
Ensure that you send your notice of intent to file to the above email address prior to filing your 17.19 affidavit. If you have any questions about this requirement and its effect on your filing, please contact your attorney.
The Dallas County Bail Bond Board (DCBBB) serves as a regulating authority over sureties in Dallas County following Chapter 1704 of the Texas Occupations Code. The purpose of the DCBBB is to monitor and facilitate the operations of the bail bonding business in Dallas County. Administrative staff are assigned to maintain bond accounts, along with various other bond related tasks. There is also an investigator who performs background checks on all bond companies and investigates complaints regarding sureties in Dallas County. A legal advisor also provides legal advice to the DCBBB.
