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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.264 — Collection of fines and costs by municipality

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 45A: JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.264

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.264Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(a) The governing body of each municipality shall by ordinance prescribe rules as proper to enforce the collection of fines imposed by a municipal court. (b) In addition to any other method of enforcement, the municipality may enforce the collection of fines by: (1) execution against the property of the defendant; or (2) confinement of the defendant. (c) The governing body of a municipality may adopt rules concerning the practice and procedure in the municipal court that the governing body considers proper. (d) After notice, the governing body of a municipality may by ordinance prescribe the collection of a fine not to exceed $25 for an offense under Section 38.10 (e), Penal Code, or Section 543.009 , Transportation Code. Money collected from the fine shall be paid into the municipal treasury for the use and benefit of the municipality. (e) Costs may not be imposed or collected in criminal cases in municipal court by municipal ordinance.

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