A person's eligibility to be bonded may depend on their history, the job for which they're applying and the state in which they live, with each state having its own requirements. That being said, having a clean criminal record can greatly improve your eligibility for being bonded.
Texas' general obligation debt is rated at Aaa/AAA/AAA/AAA by the credit rating agencies, Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings and Kroll.
For those accused of a felony, the defendant is generally entitled to a personal bond after 90 days of incarceration have elapsed if the defendant has not been indicted.