Fines/Cost Schedule
If you have received a citation, the likely fine and court cost associated with it is provided on this page. Offense descriptions may vary and can be written in multiple ways. If you need any clarification, call the Municipal Court at (512) 260-4300.
The maximum fine for most municipal court cases is as follows:
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Traffic Violations, $200 (fines may be doubled for some offenses if it occurred in a construction zone with workers present)
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Penal Violations, $500
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City Ordinances, $500
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(Only certain ordinances), $2000
PLEASE NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ARTICLE 102.022, A $.10 COURT COST WILL BE ASSESSED ON ALL MOVING VIOLATIONS THAT OCCURRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2010. THIS COST IS IN ADDITION TO THE COSTS LISTED BELOW.
|
Violation |
Base Fine* |
Court Costs |
Total |
| Speeding |
$5 per mile over limit ($10 in school zone) |
$102 ($127 in school zone) |
Dependant on speed |
| Disregard Red Light |
$102 |
$102 |
$204 |
| Disregard Stop Sign |
$102 |
$102 |
$204 |
| Fail to Control Speed |
$200 |
$102 |
$302 |
| Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection*** |
$57 |
$102 |
$159 |
| Expired Motor Vehicle Registration*** |
$57 |
$69 |
$126 |
| Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility*** |
$302 |
$69 |
$371 |
| No Driver's License*** |
$77 |
$69 |
$146 |
| Failure to Yield Right of Way |
$117 |
$102 |
$219 |
| Seat Belt (adult) |
$50 |
$102 |
$152 |
| Seat Belt (child) |
$100 |
$102 |
$202 |
| Theft under $50 |
$305 |
$69 |
$374 |
| Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |
$205 |
$69 |
$274 |
| Assault |
$305 |
$69 |
$374 |
| Public Intoxication |
$205 |
$69 |
$274 |
| Code - Animal at Large (1st offense) |
$35 |
$69/$64** |
$104/$99** |
| Code - Unwholesome/Unsanitary Conditions |
$225 |
$69/$64** |
$294/$289** |
| Code - Fireworks |
$125 |
$69/$64** |
$194/$189** |
| Failure to Appear |
$105 |
$64 |
$169 |
*This is the base fine only. If you fail to appear in court by your scheduled appearance date, your fine may be increased.
**These court costs vary depending on whether or not citation is issued by licensed peace officer.
***These offenses may be eligible for dismissal based on compliance. Please contact the court.