MCLENNAN COUNTY SERVICE AREA
Bail Bonds in Mart, TX
Mart is about eighteen miles east of Waco on State Highway 164, and the city line runs across two counties. Confirm which county booked your person, then call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885.
Two counties, one small town
Mart is a city in both Limestone and McLennan counties, sitting in the eastern corner of McLennan County. That split is not trivia. Bail bond licenses in Texas are issued by county, so where the arrest happened decides which jail books the person and which bondsmen can post the bond.
A McLennan County arrest goes to the McLennan County Jail at 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco, and a licensed McLennan County bondsman handles it. If the arrest fell on the Limestone County side and the booking went to Limestone County, you need an agent licensed there. Chapman's Bail Bonds serves McLennan County only, so read the booking paperwork before you make calls.
- Mart Police Department: 507 E. Texas Ave., Mart, TX 76664 - 254-876-2462
- Mart Municipal Court: 112 N. Commerce St, Mart, TX 76664 - 254-876-2462
- McLennan County Jail: 3201 E Hwy 6, Waco, TX 76705 - 254-757-5095
Local police and the local court
The Mart Police Department is at 507 E. Texas Ave., Mart, TX 76664, reachable at 254-876-2462. The Mart Municipal Court is downtown at 112 N. Commerce St and shares that same phone number, so one call reaches either. For emergencies you dial 911 and the county communications center routes it.
The municipal court's jurisdiction covers Class C misdemeanors that occur inside the city limits, which in practice means traffic, ordinance violations and fine-only offenses. Anything above that leaves town: McLennan County cases are filed at the courthouse at 501 Washington Ave in Waco, 254-757-5000, and a Limestone County case is filed in that county instead.
Eighteen miles of highway between you and the jail
From Mart the county jail is a run west on State Highway 164 into Waco, then across to the northeast side where 3201 E Hwy 6 sits. That is the longest part of the night for most Mart families, and it is worth doing exactly once.
Call before you drive. A bondsman can confirm custody, get the bond amount and start the paperwork while you are still at the kitchen table. Chapman's Bail Bonds at 700 E. Waco Dr. is open 24 hours a day and guarantees bail posted and paperwork turned in within 30 to 45 minutes.
Premiums, plans and collateral
The premium is customarily around 10 percent of the bond amount, and commonly as much as about 15 percent on higher-risk bonds. It is nonrefundable, because it pays for the bondsman guaranteeing the full bond amount to the county on the defendant's behalf until the case is over.
Payment plans are normal on larger bonds, and a free notary saves a second trip when a cosigner has to sign. If collateral is the sticking point, Break 'Em Out Bail Bonds at 700 E. Waco Dr., Ste. D keeps collateral negotiable and does not always require property.
Ask for the total before you commit to anything. A quote that changes after the bond is posted is a reason to hang up and call a different licensed agent, and the county bail bond board's roster tells you which agencies are actually licensed to write bonds in McLennan County in the first place.
Mart specifics
Mart grew up as a railroad town once called Willow Springs and is served by Mart ISD, with the McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility located in the area. It is a genuinely rural community where the police department, the court and the highway all run through a few blocks.
If the booking landed in McLennan County, use a McLennan County bondsman. Call Chapman's Bail Bonds at 254-855-9885, licensed here, open every day of the year, and close enough to the Highway 6 jail to walk the bond in. Have the full name and date of birth ready and they can locate the person quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mart in McLennan County or Limestone County?
Both. The city sits in the eastern corner of McLennan County and extends into Limestone County. The county where the arrest happened determines which jail books the person and which county's licensed bondsmen can post the bond.
Where is the Mart Municipal Court?
At 112 N. Commerce St, Mart, TX 76664, phone 254-876-2462. Its jurisdiction is Class C misdemeanors occurring inside the city limits, so traffic and ordinance cases stay there.
How far is Mart from the McLennan County Jail?
Mart is roughly eighteen miles east of Waco on State Highway 164, and the jail is on the northeast side of Waco at 3201 E Hwy 6. Expect to cross the city after the highway run in.
How do I find out which jail my brother is in?
Ask the arresting agency, or call the McLennan County Jail at 254-757-5095 with his full name and date of birth. A bondsman will also run that check for you, which is faster than calling around yourself.
What does a bail bondsman charge in Mart?
The typical premium is about 10 percent of the bond, rising toward 15 percent on higher-risk bonds. Distance from Waco does not add a fee, but ask what is due up front and whether the balance can be spread out.