Texas Combative Sports Promoter Bond Overview
- Purpose: To ensure promoters pay state gross receipts tax and compensate event participants and winners
- Who Needs It: All MMA, boxing wrestling and other combative sports promoters in Texas
- Regulating Body: The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation — Combative Sports
- Bond Amount: $15,000 for licensing, $15,000 for gross receipts tax
- Minimum Price: $150–$200; credit-based
What Are Texas Combative Sports Promoter Bonds?
Texas combative sports promoter bonds hold fight promoters responsible for paying all taxes and sums owed to the state and event participants.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Combative Sports division requires these bonds for licensing.
Who Needs Combative Sports Promoter Bonds?
Anyone who produces, arranges, advertises, conducts, or stages a combative sports event in Texas needs two surety bonds.
- The first $15,000 bond holds promoters responsible for paying prize money and compensating event staff in full and on time.
- The second $15,000 gross tax receipts bond ensures that promoters pay the 3% tax to the state for all event ticket sales.
How Much Do Combative Sports Promoter Bonds Cost in Texas?
The $15,000 promoter licensing bond starts at $150. The additional $15,000 gross tax receipts bond starts at $200. Apply to get your free, personalized quote.
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How to Get Texas Combative Sports Promoter Bonds
You’ll need to submit a separate application for both bond types. We’ll provide your quotes within one business day or less!
Just sign and complete your purchase online at your convenience. Then, we’ll email the official bond forms.
How Do I File My Bond?
Be sure to file signed copies of both bonds with the TDLR along with your initial or renewal license application.
Can I Get Bonded With Bad Credit?
Poor personal credit can impact your rate and likelihood of being approved for a promoter bond. However, we work to approve 99% of applicants with our bad credit bonding options. Apply today to see if you qualify.
How Do I Renew My Bonds?
You’ll need to renew your bonds each year. We’ll provide helpful reminders before your bond expires. All you need to do is pay the renewal invoices and your bonds will stay active for another year.
How Long Do I Need to Be Bonded?
You must keep an active Texas promoter bond for your entire license duration plus four years after the cancellation date.
How Do I Update My Bond Forms?
Do you need to update simple details on your bonds, such as a name or business address? Email us with the change request at [email protected].
How to Get a Combative Sports Promoter License in Texas
Submit the Combative Sports Promoter License Application (PDF) with payment for the $900 application fee and both surety bond forms attached.
If you have any criminal convictions, you must include a Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF).
Mail the complete packet to:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Combative Sports Program
P.O. Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711-2157
Once approved, you’ll need to attend an orientation session with the TDLR Austin office.
