The Harris County Bail Bond Board is responsible for supervising and regulating each phase of the bonding business in the county; adopting and posting rules necessary to implement Texas Occupations Code Sec. 1704; conducting hearings and investigations relating to the issuance, denial, or renewal of licenses; and issuing and denying licenses for Harris County sureties.  Sureties must be licensed by the Bail Bond Board before they can post bail for a defendant in a criminal case.