Fines / Court Costs / Payments
Fines and Court Costs
The amount of fine the court assesses is determined by the facts and circumstances of the case. The maximum fine for most municipal court traffic violations is $200 plus court cost; misdemeanor state law violations --$500 plus court costs; for certain city ordinance violations --$2,000 plus court costs; and for other city ordinance violations --$500 plus court costs.
Per Chapter 51 of the Texas Government Code, the Court is required to collect a $25 fee on each conviction for which "time to pay" is granted. If any part of the total amount of fines, fees, and court costs is paid on or after the 31st day, that time payment fee will be assessed per state statute.
If a warrant is issued, the fine may increase, and an additional $80 fee is also assessed.
Payments
You must understand that payment in full of any fine by mail or online constitutes an admission of guilt and will result in the entry of a conviction against you. Any such convictions will be reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety or to the state from which your driver's license has been issued.
Juveniles and minors cannot pay their citations by mail or online. All Juveniles are required to appear in open court accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All Minors are also required to appear in open court with a parent or legal guardian.