Galveston Street Excavation Restoration Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone excavating/opening a street in Galveston.
Obligee: City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Citation: Galveston Code of Ordinances Ch. 32, Sec. 32-63.
Bond amount
In an amount sufficient to cover the probable cost of replacing the soil and pavement.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Until restored
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
A written bond with two or more sureties (a cash deposit is accepted in lieu), set and approved by the city engineer and city attorney, filed to excavate or open a street in Galveston; it runs until the street is restored. Required under Galveston Code of Ordinances Ch. 32, Sec. 32-63.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Galveston Street Excavation Restoration Bond?
- It’s required by City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas (Galveston Code of Ordinances Ch. 32, Sec. 32-63). Anyone excavating/opening a street in Galveston.
- How much is the Galveston Street Excavation Restoration Bond?
- In an amount sufficient to cover the probable cost of replacing the soil and pavement.
- How do I get the Galveston Street Excavation Restoration Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Until restored Renewal: Per permit
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
