(a) The governing body of each municipality shall by ordinance prescribe rules, not inconsistent with any law of this state, as may be proper to enforce the collection of fines imposed by a municipal court. 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) imprisonment of the defendant.
(b) The governing body of a municipality may adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with any law of this state, concerning the practice and procedure in the municipal court as the governing body may consider proper.

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 45.203

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The governing body of each municipality may prescribe by ordinance the collection, after due notice, of a fine not to exceed $25 for an offense under § 38.10(e), Penal Code, or § 543.009, Transportation Code. Money collected from the fine shall be paid into the municipal treasury for the use and benefit of the municipality.
(d) Costs may not be imposed or collected in criminal cases in municipal court by municipal ordinance.


Text of article effective until January 01, 2025

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