Texas Local Government Code 134.102 – Local Consolidated Fee On Conviction of Class a or B Misdemeanor
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(a) A person convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor shall pay $123 as a court cost, in addition to all other costs, on conviction.
(b) The treasurer shall allocate the court costs received under this section to the following accounts and funds so that each receives to the extent practicable, utilizing historical data as applicable, the same amount of money the account or fund would have received if the court costs for the accounts and funds had been collected and reported separately, except that the account or fund may not receive less than the following percentages:
(1) the clerk of the court account
32.5203 percent;
(2) the clerks records management and preservation fund
20.3252 percent;
(3) the account for prosecutor’s fees
16.2602 percent;
(4) the county jury fund
0.8130 percent;
(5) the courthouse security fund
8.1301 percent;
(6) the county and district court technology fund
3.2520 percent;
(7) the court reporter service fund
2.4390 percent; and
(8) the county specialty court account
16.2602 percent.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 134.102
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).