RECOVERY ON PERMIT SECURITY.
Tex. TRANSP Code § 623.016.
in effect(a) A county may recover on the bond or letter of credit required for a permit issued under Section 623.011 only by a suit against the permit holder and the issuer of the bond or letter of credit.
(b) Venue for a suit under this section is in district court in:
(1) the county in which the defendant resides;
(2) the county in which the defendant has its principal place of business in this state; or
(3) the county in which the damage occurred.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420 ), Sec. 73, eff. September 1, 2011.