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TX 10 - 15 Business Days SLA

Harris County

Houston, Pasadena, Baytown

Mandatory Bond: $10,000

TX 12 - 18 Business Days SLA

Dallas County

Dallas, Irving, Garland

Mandatory Bond: $15,000

TX 10 - 15 Business Days SLA

Bexar County

San Antonio

Mandatory Bond: $10,000

CA 20 - 30 Business Days SLA

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale

Mandatory Bond: $25,000

CA 16 - 24 Business Days SLA

Orange County

Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana

Mandatory Bond: $25,000

AL 10 - 15 Business Days SLA

Jefferson County

Birmingham

Mandatory Bond: $10,000

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