Fee Schedules

Justice Court Fees Small Claims Court Fees
Evictions Traffic Violation Fees
Fee Payment Methods Dismissals

Fee Payment Methods
Criminal Offenses
  • To make credit card payments on line click the link below. www.officialpayments.com   
  • You may also make payments on the phone at 1-800-272-9829. 
  • We will no longer take credit card payments in the office.
We do make Time Payment Agreements under certain conditions. There is an additional $25.00 fee added to the fine if the fine is not paid in full by the thirtieth (30th) day after the first payment is made.
The additional fee is a requirement of State Law and cannot be waived by the court.
Civil Cases
  • We accept cash, checks, or money orders.
  • We do not accept credit cards.
How Payments Can Be Made
  • To make credit card payments on line click the link below. www.officialpayments.com   
  • You may also make payments on the phone at 1-800-272-9829. 
  • We will no longer take credit card payments in the office.

 

                                          
FEE SCHEDULE FOR JUSTICE COURT SUITS
Justice Court Fees Service Fees
Filing Fee $31.00 Constable $65.00 $96.00
Abstract of Judgement $10.00 County Clerk $16.00 $26.00
Writ of Possession $10.00 Constable $75.00 $85.00
Writ of execution $10.00 Constable $100.00 $110.00
Subpoena (plus $10.00 attached to subpoena for witness) $10.00 Constable $75.00 $85.00
Jury Fee $5.00     $5.00
Writ of Garnishment (Must have attorney) $10.00 Constable $80.00 $90.00

FEE SCHEDULE FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT SUITS
Small Claims Court Fees Service Fees
Filing Fee $31.00 Constable $65.00 $96.00
Abstract of Judgement $10.00 County Clerk $16.00 $26.00
Writ of execution $10.00 Constable $100.00 $110.00
Subpoena (plus $10.00 attached to subpoena for witness) $10.00 Constable $75.00 $85.00
Jury Fee $5.00     $5.00
Writ of Garnishment $10.00 Constable $80.00 $90.00

FEE SCHEDULE FOR EVICTIONS
Fees Justice of the Peace Constable County Clerk Total
Notice to Vacate $-0- $15.00 $-0- $15.00
Filing Fee for Petition/ Citations $31.00 $75.00 $_0- $106.00
Writ of Possession $10.00 $75.00 $-0- $85.00
Abstract of Judgement $10.00 $-0- $16.00 $26.00
SCHEDULE OF ACCEPTABLE FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Attention:
A traffic violation committed in a construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present - the fine amount is doubled. Transportation Code 542.404
Juveniles must appear with parent or guardian on any violation received.
Speeding Posted Limit to 76 MPH
$165.00
Speeding 77 - 81
$170.00
Speeding 82 - 86
$175.00
Speeding 87 - 91
$180.00
Speeding 92 - 96
$185.00
Speeding 97 - 101
$225.00
Speeding 102 +
$275.00
Exhibition of acceleration
$225.00
Permitting unlicensed operator to drive
$125.00
No drivers license
$125.00
Expired drivers license
$125.00
Drivers license restriction
$125.00
Ran stop sign or stop light
$155.00
No tail light or head light
$155.00
Wrong side of road/ NOT PASSING
$155.00
Failure to control speed
$155.00
Operate unregistered motor vehicle
$120.00
No valid MVI certificate
$120.00
Child restraint device or safety seat violation
$175.00
Failure to use safety restraints
$155.00
Non-approved tinted glass
$135.00
Open container in vehicle
$170.00-$270.00
Over Tandem Axle/Gross Weight 0 - 4999 lbs.
$195.00
Over Gross Weight 5,000 - 10,000 lbs.
$445.00
Over Gross Weight 10,000 + lbs.
$820.00
Over Registered Weight
$170.00
Overwidth, Overheight, Overlength
$140.00
Record of duty status violation
$120.00
False record of duty status
$195.00
No annual D.O.T. inspection
$150.00
Inadequate vehicle bed
$170.00
No I.D. markings on commercial vehicle
$170.00
Hazardous material violation
$275.00
Lease violations
$220.00
Safety violations
$175.00
Water safety violation
$145.00
No hunting/fishing license
$120.00
Public intoxication
$170.00
Disorderly conduct
$170.00
Minor in possession of alcoholic beverage
$170.00
Violation of State Litter Abatement Law
$220.00
No proof of liability insurance
$335.00
Failure to appear
$250.00
No TXDOT certificate of registration of insurance
$150.00
*Approximately one half of your fine is mandated state fees.
Dismissal of Certain Offenses:
The court under the following conditions can dismiss certain offenses with a $20.00 dismissal fee.
  • Inspection of vehicle - if the inspection had not been out over 60 days and the vehicle was inspected within 10 working days of offense. ($20.00 dismissal fee)
  • Expired registration - if the registration had not been out over 60 days and the vehicle was registered within 10 working days of the offense. ($20.00 dismissal fee)
  • No insurance - if you can provide proof of financial responsibility at the time you received the ticket. (No fee)

 

If you were charged with a violation that is not listed on the Schedule of Acceptable Fines you may contact our office for the fine amount at (936) 634-8334.