Fines

The minimum fines and court costs for most offenses are listed below.  You may pay the fine at any time before the due date, otherwise you must appear in court at the date and time shown on your ticket.  Juveniles must appear in Court (see below).

If you fail to respond, (1) you can be charged with “Violation of Promise to Appear” or “Failure to Appear,” (2) you can be denied renewal of your driver’s license (additional $30 charge), (3) a warrant can be issued for your arrest (additional $50 charge) and (4) you may be turned over to a collection agency and a 30% fee added to the amount owed. 
 
A conviction for no insurance, driving while license invalid or no drivers license will result in a surcharge on your drivers license. 

City of Stagecoach Municipal Court’s Fine & Court Cost Schedule as of 1-1-16

Speeding:  Up to 10 mph over limit	$160.00
Plus:  For each mile over first 10 mph	$5.00
Failure to control speed	$160.00
Running stop sign	$175.00
Disregard no passing zone / Cross double line	$175.00
Following too close	$156.00
No Drivers License / Expired* Drivers License	$185.00
Driving while License invalid	$185.00
Failure to change address on Drivers License	$135.00
Drivers License restriction	$167.00
Drivers License restriction – corrective lenses	$141.00
No motorcycle endorsement on Drivers License	$141.00
No motorcycle helmet	$155.00
Parking violation	$116.00
Failure to maintain financial responsibility (no insurance)	$355.00
Failure to maintain financial responsibility – 2nd offense	$457.00
Possession of drug paraphernalia	$315.00
Expired vehicle registration*	$150.00
Safety belt violation – 15 or older	$145.00
Safety belt violation – passenger younger than 17	$205.00
Child safety  seat violation	$124.10
Defective equipment violation*	$160.00
Public intoxication	$320.00
Open container	$320.00
Assault, theft, or disorderly conduct	$310.00
Minor in possession of alcohol	$320.00
Minor in possession – tobacco	$120.00
Public intoxication	$320.00
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – Minor	$320.00
Violate Promise to Appear	$215.00
Failure to Appear	$215.00
Soliciting Without a Permit For all other violations, please contact the Court.	$316.00

 
In accordance with Article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, there shall be imposed an additional fee of thirty percent (30%) on all debts and accounts receivable, i.e.: fines, fees, other debts, and costs that are more than sixty days past due and have been referred to a private firm for collection.

You may be able to require that this charge be dismissed by successfully completing a driving safety course.  You will lose that right if, on or before your appearance date, you do not provide the Court with notice of your request to take the course. 

*You may be able to have an expired registration, expired driver’s license or equipment violation charge dismissed if corrected before your court date.  A dismissal fee is applicable.  Please contact the Court for further information.

You may request that your court date be reset, one time only, by contacting the Court before your appearance date.

PAYMENT BY MAIL OR IN PERSON BEFORE COURT DATE

If you wish to pay by mail or in person before your court date, please put you ticket number on the money order or check and include your signed copy of the ticket.   Money orders and checks payable to the City of Stagecoach should be mailed to 16930 Boot Hill Road, Stagecoach, TX  77355.

Payment by check:  If your check is returned for non-sufficient funds, you expressly authorize your account to be electronically debited or bank drafted for the amount of the check plus any applicable fees.  The use of a check for payment is your acknowledgement and acceptance of this policy and its terms and conditions.  CheckVelocity www.checkvelocity.com 

PAYMENT ONLINE

You may also pay by credit or debit card at www.GovPayNow.com or by calling 1-888-604-7888 (Pay Location Code 4145).   You will need your ticket number.  A processing fee will be added.


APPEARANCE AT COURT

If you do not want to pay your fine before your court date, you must appear in Court on the date and at the time shown on your ticket.  Court is held at the ES Williams City Center 16930 Boot Hill Road, Stagecoach, TX  77355.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUVENILES AND MINORS

If you are under 17 years of age you must appear before the Judge with your parent or guardian.  DO NOT MAIL A FINE PAYMENT.   You and your parent or guardian are required by law to provide the Court in writing with your current address and residence.  You must keep the Court informed of your current address until your case is finalized or terminated.

ADMONISHMENT :  If you are convicted of a misdemeanor offense involving violence where you are or were a spouse, intimate partner, parent or guardian of the victim or are or were in another, similar relationship with the victim, it may be unlawful for you to possess or purchase a firearm, including a handgun or long gun, or ammunition, pursuant to federal law under 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(9) or §46.04(b), Texas Penal Code.  If you have any questions, you should consult an attorney.