Sec. 147.025. APPROVAL OF BOND BY COUNTY JUDGE. (a) The county judge shall carefully examine each commission merchant's bond and shall approve a bond if satisfied that it conforms to the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) Before approving the bond of a livestock commission merchant, the county judge shall obtain certified data relating to the surety company from the commissioner of insurance.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1380, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.