COMPLIANCE DISMISSALS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
1. Expired Registration/License Plate (Trans. Code, § 502.407(b))
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later; and
• if presents evidence of payment of late fee for registration with the tax office, and
• the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.
2. Fail to Display Registration (Trans. Code, § 502.404)
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later; and
• the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.
3. Expired Driver’s License (Trans. Code, §521.026)
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she renewed his/her driver’s license within 20 working days of the date of the offense or before the defendant’s court appearance, whichever is later.
• and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.
4. Fail to Display Driver’s License, (Trans. Code, § 521.025)
• Upon presentation of a Texas Drivers’ License that was;
a) issued to that person;
b) appropriate for the type of vehicle operated; and
c) valid at the time of the arrest for the offense.
and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.
5. License Plates. (Trans. Code, § 504.943)
For the Offense of not having two license plates (front and rear)
• Upon the presentation of the following evidence:
a) the defendant remedied the defect before the first court appearance;
b) displays license plate assigned by the department for the period; and
c) comply with department rules regarding the placement of license plates.
and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.
6. Obscured License Plates. (Trans. Code, § 502.409)
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect before the first court appearance
• If no officer is available you may either return to the office at a later time or you MUST appear at your appearance date listed at the top of your citation.
• and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.
7. Change of Address or Name. (TRANS. CODE, § 521.054)
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect not later than the 20th working day after the date of the offense• and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00.
8. Equipment Violations. (TRANS. CODE, § 547.004(c) and (d)).
• if the offense does not involve a commercial motor vehicle
• the defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect before the first court appearance
• defendant must appear at the court office and IF an officer is available to inspect vehicle. If no officer is available you may either return to the office at a later time or you MUST appear at your appearance date listed at the bottom of your citation.
• and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $10.00.
9. Handicap Violations – Expired Disabled Parking Placard(TRANS. CODE, § 681.016)
• if defendant presents satisfactory evidence that he/she remedied the defect not later than the 20th working day after the date of the offense
• if the placard was not expired for more than 60 days
• and the defendant pays an administrative fee of $20.00
DISMISSALS WITHOUT FEE
1. Proof of Financial Responsibility (Trans. Code, § 601.193)
a. Proof of financial responsibility, such as a valid insurance card or insurance policy, upon verification from the Insurance Agent by the Court Clerk;
Note: Insurance policies must cover those who use the vehicle with express or implied permission of the named insured. Trans. Code, §601.076
Juveniles
State Law requires all juveniles, 16 years of age or younger, TO APPEAR IN OPEN COURT WITH A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THEIR CASES. The court will not accept payment nor process any transactions before an appearance is made before the Judge.
Attorneys representing juveniles are required to be present at the court appearance along with the child and parent(s)/legal guardian(s).
Minors
A minor is a person 17 to 21 years of age. State law requires that all minors charged with either an alcohol or tobacco related offense appear in open court. A parent or legal guardian is not required. The court will not accept payment nor process any transactions before an appearance is made before the Judge.
Failure to Appear
Juveniles who fail to appear in court may have an additional charge of “failure to appear” or “violate promise to appear” filed against them. Juveniles who fail to appear or who fail to pay their fine(s) will be reported to the Department of Public Safety who will suspend their driver’s license. If they do not have a driver’s license, they will not be able to obtain one until they appear in court and/or pay their fine. Be aware that driving with a suspended license is a Class B misdemeanor which carries a range of punishments including a fine up to $2,000, incarceration in jail up to 180 days, or both.
