A bail bond in Houston is like any bond anywhere in the United States. People need it when they are sent to jail and cannot afford the amount of the bail, which is known to be in the thousands of dollars at times. So, they contact a bail bonds service, pay a percentage of the bail and then they are released from jail. If they refuse to pay or fail to appear in court, then the bail is revoked and a warrant is issued for their arrest. Needless to say, it is never a good idea to skip bail and fail to appear in court.