Under Texas law, what is the required monetary amount for the surety bond that an applicant must post with the Secretary of State to qualify for a Texas Notary Public commission?

Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 406.010 requires every applicant for a Texas Notary Public commission to execute a $10,000 surety bond payable to the State of Texas. The bond protects the public against monetary damages resulting from the notary's official misconduct or negligence. Options A, C, and D are incorrect monetary amounts not specified by Texas statute.